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Hardiness Zones: 5
to 8 |
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Habit: Deciduous |
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Growth Rate: Slow
to moderate |
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Site Requirements: Partial
shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil high in organic matter;
protect from harsh winds |
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Height: Varies
with cultivar |
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Width: Varies
with cultivar |
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Texture: Medium
to fine |
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Form: Most
are rounded mound; varies with cultivar |
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Flower/Fruit: Small
red to purple flowers borne in stalked umbels as new leaves
emerge in spring; seeds are borne in a winged pair |
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Foliage: Opposite,
simple 2 to 5" leaves; most are deeply lobed; color varies
with cultivar |
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Comments: Young
leaves are sensitive to frost; not drought tolerant; most
cultivars are grafted |
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Cultivars: See
table |
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