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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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