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Hardiness
Zones:
4
to 9 |
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Habit:
Evergreen |
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Growth
Rate: Slow |
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Site
Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; moist, well-drained, acidic soil but is
tolerant of dry soil |
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Height:
7
to 15 feet |
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Width:
3
to 5 feet |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Symmetrical;
dense; haystacked to rounded; becomes open and loose with
age |
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Flower/Fruit:
4
to 5" white, pink, pink-rose flowers in late spring on
4 to 6" corymb
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Foliage:
Alternate,
simple, glossy dark green leaves; occasionally opposite or
whorled; 2 to 5" long; new growth is yellow-green; yellows
with age and falls off |
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Comments:
Drought
tolerant; native to southeastern US; good for naturalizing;
avoid high fertilization; contorted trunk with cinnamon bark;
foliage is poisonous to livestock; leaves may yellow with
winter sun; mulch to keep soil moist
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Cultivars:
See
table
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[Pink Globe]
[Olympic Wedding]
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