Evergreen Chilean shrub with small holly-like glossy leaves and pendant clusters of bright orange spring flowers followed by blue-black berries.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 7–9 | −17.8 °C to −1.1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H4 | −10 °C to −5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 7–9 | −12 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–6 | −5 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Dense thorny habit makes excellent safe nesting habitat for small birds
- Orange spring flowers are outstanding early bee forage
- Blue-black berries through summer feed thrushes and blackcaps
- Drought tolerant once established
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