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Hardiness
Zones:
5
to 8 |
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Habit:
Deciduous
to semi-evergreen |
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Growth
Rate: Moderate
to rapid |
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Site
Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; well-drained soil |
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Height:
5
feet |
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Width:
5
to 7 feet |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Dense,
mounded shrub; upright |
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Flower/Fruit:
Yellow
flowers in spring; sometimes produces red fruit
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Foliage:
Alternate,
simple, leathery dark green leaves; 1 to 2" long; stems
are usually three-spined; yellow, orange, red fall color;
holds leaves into late fall |
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Comments:
Drought
and heat tolerant; good screen or barrier plant; thorny stems;
dependable and very adaptable
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Cultivars:
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