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
Tree, 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:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.