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Hardiness
Zones:
5
to 9 |
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Habit:
Evergreen |
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Growth
Rate: Moderate |
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Site
Requirements: Partial
shade; well-drained soil; protect from strong winds |
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Height:
10
to 20 feet |
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Width:
10
to 15 feet |
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Texture:
Coarse |
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Form:
Large
shrub or small tree; multi-stemmed; upright, oval |
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Flower/Fruit:
Creamy
white flowers on 5" cyme; dark blue drupe
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Foliage:
Opposite,
simple, leathery, lustrous dark green leaves; 2 to 4"
long; burgundy fall color |
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Comments:
Fruit
attracts birds
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Cultivars:
Royal
Guard: glossy dark green leaves; rich burgundy to deep maroon
fall foliage; 10 to 12 feet tall
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