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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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