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Hardiness Zones: 7
to 9 |
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Habit: Evergreen |
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Growth Rate: Moderate
to slow |
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Site Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil; may winter
burn in full sun; does not tolerate poorly drained soils |
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Height: 8
to 10 feet |
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Width: 5
to 6 feet |
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Texture: Medium |
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Form: Upright
oval to rounded; densely branched |
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Flower/Fruit: Cluster
of 0.5" white to yellowish white flowers on previous
season's growth; 1" green to red speckled fruit in fall |
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Foliage: Alternate,
simple, leathery, lustrous dark green leaves; 2.5 to 4"
long; new growth is bronze, reddish purple to red; reddish
bronze winter color when grown in sun |
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Comments: Salt
spray tolerant; often sold as Cleyera japonica; can
be severely pruned |
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Cultivars: See
table |
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