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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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