Plant this shrub in high organic matter well-drained soil in the full sun to partial shade. In hot southern summers, it appreciates afternoon shade and it can in fact tolerate almost full shade. Once established, they are quite drought tolerant but be sure to plant in an area with some protection from strong winds.

Use as a foundation planting, in a shrub border, as a hedge or privacy screen.

Dimensions:
Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
Width: 8 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.

Leaf Description:
Leathery leaves are darker above and lighter below and resemble camellias new leaves are bronze in color turning green.

Flower Description:
White flowers appear solitary or in small clusters of 2-5 blooms May to June. Flowers are 1/2" across, fragrant and bell-shaped and hang down.