Golden-Leafed European Cranberry Bush

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Urban Tree Collection

Source of plant

Cornell Botanic Gardens, Donald Egolf, Mary Hirshfeld

Description

Striking form of compact habit with bright yellow leaves; tends to burn in full sun (DS 58). New growtha reasonably good yellow, but soon fading to a rather sickly yellow-green; the color is either lost, or thefoliage may burn in hot climates. Slower growing than the species, reaching 12' in height; needs some shade.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

invasive, foliage characteristics