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Hardiness Zones: 8
to 10 |
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Habit: Evergreen |
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Growth Rate: -- |
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Site Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil; good salt tolerance |
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Height: 10
to 15 feet |
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Width: 10
to 15 feet |
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Texture: Medium |
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Form: Rounded |
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Flower/Fruit: Red
to rose-red flowers on 1 to 4" leafy panicles in summer |
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Foliage: Alternate,
simple, lustrous dark green leaves; variable shape; 1 to 2"
long; tapers at base; serrated |
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Comments: Very
tolerant of salt spray; dislikes summer heat and humidity;
rounded habit |
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Cultivars: Frades:
carmine red flowers |
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