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Hardiness
Zones:
5
to 9 |
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Habit:
Semi-evergreen
to deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Moderate |
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Site
Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; tolerates range of soil types, even poor
fertility and wet sites |
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Height:
5
to 12 feet |
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Width:
5
to 7 feet |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Multi-stemmed,
irregular, open, airy shrub; can become leggy |
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Flower/Fruit:
Female
plant is covered with cottony fruit that persists into early
winter
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Foliage:
Alternate,
simple leaves; 1 to 3"; coarsely toothed; bright green
to gray-green; non-showy fall color |
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Comments:
Drought,
heat, and salt spray tolerant; native to coastal areas of
eastern US; brittle wood; best used as filler or on edge of
natural area
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Cultivars:
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