Medium to fine texture. Useful as a ground cover, border, accent, or mass plantings. Can be grown indoors and in pots and tubs. East of Kellogg Mansion bordering upper lawn area. Shrub or small tree to 6' with a 6' spread.
Stems are purplish or red.
Also look for thin red line on margin of leaf. Leaves are finely toothed above middle. May be slow to establish. Moderate rate of growth once established. Tolerates a wide range of soils and somewhat drought tolerant.