This evergreen shrub features a tidy, formal appearance with a three-ball topiary shape, making it ideal for adding structured elegance to gardens, entryways, or container plantings. It boasts dense, glossy green foliage that holds its color throughout the year, with minimal or no fall color change. Recommended for hardiness zones 5-8, it thrives in temperatures ranging from -20°F to 20°F. It grows best in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils, tolerating partial to full sun exposure. Typically reaching a mature height of about 4-6 feet, depending on pruning, this plant is slow-growing and deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens. Its compact habit and ability to be shaped into formal designs make it a popular choice for landscaping.
