Easily grown in dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of many growing conditions including poor and wet soils. In optimal growing conditions will form small colonies. Narrow, obovate-shaped leaves with a leathery, glossy appearance. Produces tiny greyish-white fruit that is encapsulated by a aromatic, waxy substance which was used to make candles, soap and sealing wax. A male plant is required for female plants to set fruit.

Height : 5-10 feet Spread : 5-10 feet

Light : Full sun to part shade Water : Dry to medium

Soil : Sand, loam, clay Zone : 3-7

Habit : Multi-stemmed shrub