Xylosma congestum
Shiny Xylosma
Description
This medium-sized, mounding evergreen shrub with lustrous yellow-green foliage produces new growth that is tinted rosy-red. It has a growth habit that is loose, graceful and spreading.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.