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Breynia disticha var. disticha forma nivosa

Family Euphorbiaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level medium
Height 0.6 - 3 m (2 - 10 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 2.4 m (2 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Breynia disticha var. disticha forma nivosa (snow bush) bears pale green blossoms. This broadleaf evergreen is a thicket in form and has multi-coloured and spotted greyish green and white foliage that is showy, matte, medium textured and evergreen. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning broadleaf evergreen which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Annual, border, container, foundation, specimen and tropical.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Breynia disticha var. disticha forma nivosa (snow bush) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Breynia disticha var. disticha forma nivosa (snow bush) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.