Deciduous shrub with mid green oak shaped leaves turning bronze-red in autumn before falling. Produces creamy white flower heads of mostly sterile florets in dense heads throughout the summer. Prefers a well drained humus rich soil in sun to part shade.

Gardens found in the 28 pre 2000 surveyed:   MS WR, Kwekerji Planten Tutin Esveld (2006)

Gardens found in the 10 surveyed in 2010: ESV AW

UKPlant Finder 2012 = 2 nurseries