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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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