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Hardiness
Zones:
5-8 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Slow to moderate |
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Site
Requirements: Light dappled
shade; evenly moist, well drained soil; protect from drying
winds |
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Texture:
Medium to fine |
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Form:
Low; dense rounded top;
spreading branches; assumes a layered look
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Height:
15 to 25'
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Width:
10 to 25' |
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Leaf:
2 to 5" opposite, simple leaf
with 5 to 9 lobes; green during summer; yellow, bronze, purple
to red fall color |
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Flower/Fruit:
Small red to purple flowers;
attractive if viewed closely but insignificant from a distance
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Comments:
Can
be grown as single or multistemmed small tree; may suffer
leaf scorch with excess sun, wind, or drought
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Cultivars:
See
Table
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