Think of this little shrub as an alternative to boxwood and other plants decimated by insects and diseases in certain parts of the country. Cinnamon Girl™ has plum-purple new growth, which turns glaucous as the leaves mature.
Noteworthy CharacteristicsPlum-purple new growth turns to blue-green as the leaves mature.
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- Plant Height : 1 to 3 feet
- Plant Width : 1 to 3 feet
- Zones : 7, 8, 9
- Foliage Color : Bluish-green
- Tolerance : Disease resistant
- Characteristics : Evergreen
- Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Growth Rate : Moderate
- Maintenance : Moderate
- Plant Type : Shrubs
- Moisture : Well-drained soil
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