Tree: Evergreen. Drought, deer, fire & coast tolerant. Good screen or hedge plant. Has slender red stems with shiny oval, wavy-edged leaves of gold & green with a cream center. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: lilac, fragrant. Compact growth habit. Grows slowly & can takes well to pruning. Ht: 5-10'. W: 3-4'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9 or <.