Features:Glossy, leathery dark green leaves with elegant palmate lobes (fern-like foliage). Produces masses of small, star-shaped white flowers with showy yellow-green stamens that release a delicate vanilla-honey fragrance.
Mature Height: 15-25 ft (can be maintained at 4-6 ft with pruning)
Mature Width: 6-10 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Key Advantages:Year-round evergreen foliage,Early spring blooms (February-April),Sweetly scented flowers,Deer resistant,Drought tolerant once established
Landscape Uses:Screening unsightly walls/fences,Arbors and pergolas,Container gardening (young plants),Espalier training,Evergreen backdrop for gardens
Special Care:Pruning Group 1 (prune lightly after flowering if needed),Protect from harsh winter winds in colder zones,Prefers well-drained, alkaline soil,Water deeply during establishment
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Late winter to early spring,Foliage: Evergreen