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Hardiness
Zones:
4
to 8 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Rapid |
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Site
Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; range of soil types; prefers moist, well-drained
soil |
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Height:
10
to 12 feet |
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Width:
8
to 10 feet |
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Texture:
Coarse |
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Form:
Rounded
shrub with stiff, straight ascending branches; dense, twiggy;
can become leggy |
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Flower/Fruit:
1
to 1.5" white flowers in summer; very fragrant
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Foliage:
Opposite,
simple medium to dark green leaves; 1.5 to 4" long; non-showy
fall color |
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Comments:
Drought
and wind tolerant
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Cultivars:
Aureus:
yellow leaves, becomes yellow-green to green in summer, typical
fragrant white flowers; Nanus (Pumilus): 4 feet tall, dark
green leaves, modest flowering, compact habit; Variegatus:
irregular border of creamy white, fragrant flowers, modest
vigor
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