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Hardiness Zones: 7
to 9 |
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Habit: Evergreen |
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Growth Rate: Moderate |
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Site Requirements: Partial
shade; prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil but tolerates
heavy clay; avoid harsh winds |
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Height: 4
to 8 feet |
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Width: 4
to 6 feet |
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Texture: Coarse |
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Form: Informal
multi-stemmed shrub; irregular; strong upright stems with
limited branching |
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Flower/Fruit: 3
to 6" raceme of bright yellow flowers in winter; fragrant;
bright blue fruit in summer |
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Foliage: Alternate,
compound pinnate, leathery dark green to blue-green leaves;
1 to 2 feet long; 9 to 13 leaflets with 5 to 7 spines on each |
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Comments: Drought
tolerant; good with contemporary designs; color will bleach
out if grown in full sun; flowers attract bees; fruit attracts
birds |
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Cultivars: -- |
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