Fruit can be messy. Female plants produce cottony seeds which blow everywhere and make a nuisance of themselves. Growth rate is moderate to rapid, plant in full sun to half shade. Can survive very wet soils to very dry soils along coast. Plant from seed or flat stock or 1 gallon containers.
Most flat stock is grown from male plants.
One of the best low maintenance ground covers on slopes for erosion control. Could also use as ground cover in certain situations for larger gardens. Needs annual pruning. Continue walking up path leading to upper garden. Across from entrance to cultivar garden in upper garden.