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Hardiness Zones: 5
to 8 |
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Habit: Deciduous |
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Growth Rate: Moderate
to rapid |
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Site Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil |
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Height: 8
to 10 feet |
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Width: 6
to 10 feet |
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Texture: Medium |
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Form: Erect
small tree or shrub; numerous upright branches |
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Flower/Fruit: 2
to 4" flowers with crepe-like petals; red, white, violet,
purple, two-toned; single or double; last for one day; occurs
summer to fall |
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Foliage: Alternate,
simple medium to dark green leaves; 2 to 4" long; coarsely
toothed; modest yellow fall color |
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Comments: Drought
and air pollution tolerant; late to leaf out in spring; prefers
hot weather; spring pruning will increase flower size; flowers
on new growth |
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Cultivars: See
table |
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