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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: Partial
shade to shade; needs high moisture; dislikes winter sun and
wind |
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Height: 2
to 4 feet |
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Width: 4
to 5 feet |
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Texture: Medium |
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Form: Arching,
spreading mound; zig-zagged pattern |
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Flower/Fruit: White
to pink-flushed flowers in early spring |
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Foliage: Alternate,
simple, leathery, lustrous dark green leaves; 2 to 4"
long; new growth is bronze-red, twisted and curved; bronze-green
to reddish purple winter color |
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Comments: Needs
a few hours of direct sun and good air circulation to prevent
leaf spot disease; native to portions of southeastern US |
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Cultivars: -- |
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