Originating in Japan this shrub will survive deep shade and although not drought tolerant should not require much water in these conditions. Rounded, evergreen shrub with ovate, glossy, green leaves. Small, red-purple flowers are produced in mid-spring. The males have yellow anthers. The females produce bright red berries. The berries are produced in autumn. Plant is roughly 3m tall by 3m wide. Do not ingest (causes mild stomach upset)
- Type
- Exotic
- Maintenance
- Low
- Container
- One
- Size
- Small shrubs 0.5 - 3 metres
- Zones
- Moist temperate with hot summers, Semi-arid with winter rain, Moist temperate with warm summers, Winter rains with dry summers
- Soils
- Loam, Clay
- Tolerances
- Wind
- Regions
- Subtropical Garden
- Shade levels
- Shady
- Flowering seasons
- Summer
- Colours
- Yellow, Green, Red
- Gardens
- Habitat plants