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Hardiness
Zones:
7b
to 11 |
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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 types: sand, clay, poor fertility |
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Height:
10
to 15 feet |
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Width:
8
to 10 feet |
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Texture:
Fine
to medium |
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Form:
Irregular,
rounded dense shrub |
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Flower/Fruit:
Non-showy
flowers; clusters of small, gray globose fruit
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Foliage:
Alternate,
simple, glossy olive green leaves; 1.5 to 3" long; has
bayberry candle fragrance |
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Comments:
Drought
and salt spray tolerant; good screening plant; native to southeastern
US; deer tolerant; fixes atmospheric nitrogen; spreads by
suckers; can be severely pruned
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Cultivars:
See
table
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