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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 15 feet |
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Width:
5
to 7 feet |
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Texture:
Medium
to coarse |
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Form:
Upright,
rounded, dense shrub to small tree; multi-stemmed |
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Flower/Fruit:
Small,
dull white flowers in spring; 0.2 to 0.3" bright to dull
red berries; persists into winter
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Foliage:
Alternate,
simple dark green leaves; 1.5 to 4" long; three strong
spines on apex; one or two spines at base |
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Comments:
Drought
and heat tolerant; use as a small tree or hedge; flowers attract
bees; can be severely pruned
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Cultivars:
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