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Hardiness
Zones:
7
to 9 |
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Habit:
Evergreen |
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Growth
Rate: Moderate |
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Site
Requirements: Sun
to light shade; range of soil types |
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Height:
8
to 20 feet |
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Width:
5
to 10 feet |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Upright,
dense rounded, spreading shrub |
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Flower/Fruit:
Small,
dull white flowers in spring; 0.2 to 0.3" bright to dull
red berries in clusters of 3 to 8; heavy production without
pollination; persist into winter
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Foliage:
Alternate,
simple, olive-green leaves; 2 to 3" long; small, single
terminal spine; margins are usually smooth |
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Comments:
Drought
and heat tolerant; use as a small tree or hedge; flowers attract
bees
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Cultivars:
--
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