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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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