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Hardiness Zones: 5
to 9 |
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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 moist, acidic soil |
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Height: 6
to 8 feet |
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Width: 6
to 10 feet |
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Texture: Medium |
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Form: Upright,
erect rounded, much-branched shrub; becomes open with age |
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Flower/Fruit: Non-showy
small white flowers in summer; 0.2" black berry-like
drupe from fall to following summer; not very showy |
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Foliage: Alternate,
simple dark green leaves; 0.7 to 2" long |
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Comments: Drought
tolerant; excellent for naturalistic plantings; native to
southeastern US; leaves may discolor in severe winters; flowers
attract bees |
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Cultivars: -- |
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