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Hardiness Zones: 7
to 9 |
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Habit: Deciduous |
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Growth Rate: Rapid |
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Site Requirements: Sun;
moist, well-drained soil |
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Height: 5
to 15 feet |
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Width: Varies
with cultivar |
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Texture: Medium |
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Form: Varies
with cultivar; most are upright, dense mounds to pyramidal |
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Flower/Fruit: Cluster
of white, pink, red, rose, or purple flowers in summer, borne
on current season's growth |
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Foliage: Opposite
to alternate dark green leaves in whorls of three; fall color
can be orange, yellow, red |
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Comments: Drought
tolerant; attractive bark; pruning in fall or winter can reduce
winter hardiness |
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Cultivars: See
table |
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