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Hardiness
Zones: 4 to 7 |
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Habit:
Evergreen
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Growth
Rate: Slow to moderate
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Size: 3 feet; spread of 3 to 6 feet |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to partial
shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates a range of
site conditions except wet
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Form:
Low, wide spreading; stiff branches;
tends to mound |
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Texture:
Fine
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Foliage: Alternate,
simple dark green leaves; .2 to .7 inches long; bronzy red to purplish
winter color |
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Flower/Fruit: Small
pinkish flowers in early summer; .2 to .3 inch cranberry red fruit
in fall, abundately produced |
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Comments: Drought
tolerant; good for bank cover; prone to develop spider mites in
dry weather; good salt spray tolerance
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Cultivars:
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