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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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