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Hardiness
Zones:
7
to 9 |
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Habit:
Evergreen |
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Growth
Rate: Slow
to moderate |
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Site
Requirements: Partial
shade (pine shade is ideal); prefers acidic, moist, well-drained
soil high in organic matter |
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Height:
8
to 15 feet |
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Width:
5
to 10 feet |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Upright,
dense, pyramidal shrub; stiff and formal |
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Flower/Fruit:
3
to 5" semi-double to double flowers in winter or spring;
white, pink, red, rose, variegated; not fragrant
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Foliage:
Alternate,
simple, lustrous, leathery dark green leaves; 2 to 4"
long; some yellowing of foliage can occur in winter with direct
sun |
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Comments:
Excess
sun, cold or shade can reduce flowering
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Cultivars:
See
table
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[Julie]
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