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Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers part shade or shade in coastal sites, and shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden. Grows well in dry, dappled shade under oak trees. Berries are non-toxic to dogs and cats.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

2 ft Tall
3 - 5 ft Wide

Form

Spreading, Upright

Growth rate

Moderate, Slow

Dormancy

Evergreen

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Color

Yellow

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Bank stabilization, Deer resistant, Groundcover, Lawn alternative

Sun

Deep Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

Ease of care

Easy

Cold tolerance

25

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil description

Tolerates a wide variety of soils.

Maintenance

Prune to clean out dead branches, in winter after birds have consumed berries.

Site type

Habitat: Woodland, forest, stream banks, slopes, canyons Plant Community: Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Chaparral, Oak Woodland