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Hardiness Zones: 5
to 7b |
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Habit: Deciduous |
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Growth Rate: Slow |
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Site Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil |
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Height: 8
to 12 feet |
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Width: 6
to 8 feet |
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Texture: Medium
to coarse |
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Form: Upright;
multi-stemmed; vase-shaped; stiff upright branches; leggy
with age |
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Flower/Fruit: White
flowers on 1 to 2" flat-topped cyme; 0.3 to 0.5"
bright red drupe in fall; persists |
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Foliage: Opposite,
simple, soft gray-green to blue-green leaves; 3 to 6"
long; non-showy to reddish purple fall color |
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Comments: Leaves
can be used to make tea; best fruit if planted in groups |
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Cultivars: -- |
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