Shrubs
A tall, upright, evergreen shrub with smooth, thick green stems and large, leathery, coarsley toothed dark green foliage; pale green on the undersides. Male flowers are green, yellow or purple-red and female yellow and held on shorter panicles, appearing in the spring. Cylinder-shaped fruits ripen to dark red the following winter. You can remove the lower stems to create a small, more tree-like form. A great choice for a lush planting scheme in a shady courtyard or conservatory
Position
Full shade, Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam, Sand, Chalk
Max Height
2.5-4 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres