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Hardiness Zones: 4
to 7 |
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Habit: Evergreen |
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Growth Rate: Slow
to moderate |
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Site Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; prefers a moist, well-drained soil but tolerates
a range of site conditions except wet |
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Height: 3
feet |
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Width: 3
to 6 feet |
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Texture: Fine |
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Form: Low,
wide-spreading shrub with stiff branches; tends to mound |
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Flower/Fruit: Small
pinkish flowers in early summer; 0.2 to 0.3" cranberry-red
fruit in fall; abundantly produced |
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Foliage: Alternate,
simple dark green leaves; 0.2 to 0.7" long; bronzy red
to purplish winter color |
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Comments: Drought
tolerant; good for bank cover; some salt spray tolerance;
prone to develop spider mites in dry weather |
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Cultivars: Blackburn |
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