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Hardiness Zones: 3
to 8 |
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Habit: Deciduous |
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Growth Rate: Rapid |
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Site Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil but does
well in clay |
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Height: 10
to 20 feet |
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Width: 6
to 8 feet |
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Texture: Coarse |
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Form: Upright
spreading; irregular; semi-arching branches; becomes straggly
with age; can be grown as a small tree |
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Flower/Fruit: 6
to 8" pyramidal panicles of creamy white flowers in summer
on new growth; fades to pinkish rose; fertile and sterile
flowers; good cut flowers |
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Foliage: Opposite,
simple leaves; sometimes whorled; 3 to 6" long; dark
green; green- to yellow-tinged fall color |
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Comments: Drought
tolerant; tough, dependable plant; brittle stems; easily wind
damaged; can be severely pruned |
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Cultivars: See
table |
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