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Hardiness
Zones:
5
to 7 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Moderate |
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Site
Requirements: Sun
to shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil |
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Height:
15
to 20 feet |
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Width:
10
to 15 feet |
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Texture:
Coarse |
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Form:
Large
shrub or small tree; rounded open habit with stiff, erect
branches |
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Flower/Fruit:
Creamy
white flowers on 3 to 6" flat-topped cyme in late spring;
0.3 to 0.5" rose-red drupe that turns black; red fruiting
stems
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Foliage:
Opposite,
simple, lustrous bright green leaves; 2 to 5" long; reddish
purple fall color |
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Comments:
Fruit
attracts birds; leaf scorch develops with drought; prune out
oldest stems to renew; crushed leaves have green pepper odor
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Cultivars:
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