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Hardiness Zones: 7
to 10 |
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Habit: Evergreen |
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Growth Rate: Rapid |
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Site Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; range of soil conditions except constantly
wet |
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Height: 15
to 20 feet |
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Width: 8
to 15 feet |
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Texture: Medium |
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Form: Spreading
irregular mound; vase shape |
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Flower/Fruit: Creamy
white flowers on 5 to 8" pyramidal panicles in early
summer; unpleasant odor; 0.2" flat blue-black drupe in
fall; persists into winter |
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Foliage: Opposite,
simple, glossy dark green leaves; 3 to 6" long |
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Comments: Drought
tolerant; excellent screening plant; tolerates severe pruning;
fruit attracts birds |
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Cultivars: Carolina
Gold; Marble
Magic; Variegata
= Howardii |
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