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Hardiness
Zones:
4-9 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Slow |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to partial shade; tolerates a range
of soil types (wet, dry) but prefers good drainage |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Stiff, upright habit with vase shape; spreads
by suckers; tends to be leggy
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Height:
6 to 10'
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Width:
3 to 5' |
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Leaf:
1.5 to 3.5" alternate, simple leaf; salmon,
red, reddish purple to brilliant scarlet fall color |
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Flower/Fruit:
White to pinkish flowers
in spring; 1/4" bright red fruit that last into winter
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Comments:
Native; fibrous root system; easy to
transplant; fruit attracts birds; can develop leaf spot and twig blights
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Cultivars:
Brilliantissima
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