| Type | Tree, shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Year 'round |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, screen, seashore |
| Height | 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m |
| Spread | 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green, silvery |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |