Needs bright light indoors. Vittatum' - Leaves recurved, with a central white stripe. NE corner of Engineering bldg. Small leaf grayish green on upper surface and with white or tan pubescence below. White flowers in spring and red fruit in summer borne in axillary positions on branches.
Growth rate is moderate.
Does best in full sun. Not choosy about soils. May be sold as B. rotundifolius. Tolerates summer drought. Use in the landscape as a foundation shrub, accent because of gray foliage or border planting.