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Hardiness Zones: 7
to 9 |
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Habit: Evergreen |
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Growth Rate: Slow |
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Site Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; well-drained, acidic, sandy soil enriched
with organic matter |
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Height: 6
to 10 feet |
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Width: 6
to 10 feet |
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Texture: Medium |
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Form: Dense,
upright oval to rounded habit |
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Flower/Fruit: 0.5
to 1" yellowish green, purple-tinged cup-shaped flowers
in late spring; covered with rusty brown pubescence; very
fragrant |
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Foliage: Alternate,
simple, lustrous dark green leaves; 1.5 to 4" long; become
yellowish green in winter |
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Comments: Drought
tolerant; can be severely pruned |
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Cultivars: Port
Wine: flowers have more purple than species; 10 feet tall |
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