Hardiness
USDA Zones 7 - 10
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Light
Full sun to partial shade except in desert regions where more shade is necessary |
Soil
Tolerant of any soil |
Water
Drought tolerant once established. Does well even in desert regions, where it may need watering only during the fall and winter |
Habit
Evergreen broadleaf shrub or small tree with a spreading habit. The species can get up to 30 ft (9 m) tall and just as wide but many of the popular cultivars are smaller |
Flowers
Small white or pinkish flowers are urn-shaped about 2 in (5 cm) long. Bright red fruits are 3/4 in (2 cm) inch in diameter. Friut take a year to ripen, and is edible but mealy and bland |
