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Hardiness
Zones:
3-7 |
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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 including wet, dry and infertile soil |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Pyramidal in youth; rounded
crown with age; often multistemmed
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Height:
40 to 60’
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Width:
20
to 40’ |
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Leaf:
2 to 4.5" alternate rounded,
shiney green leaves; nonshowy fall color |
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Flower/Fruit:
2 to 4" yellow brown
to red brown catkins (male flowers); female flowers on short purplish
brown strobili which persist until winter
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Comments:
Has
naturalized along streams; tough adoptable plant; few pest problems;
tolerates short term flooding; flower and fruiting best in full
sun; easy to transplant; dislikes summer heat
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Cultivars:
Imperalis
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