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Hardiness
Zones:
4-8 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Moderate |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to partial shade;
range of soil types including heavy clay |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Multistemmed ; oval rounded; dense
network of fine stems; usually branched to the ground
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Height:
20 to 25'
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Width:
15 to 20' |
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Leaf:
2 to 4" opposite, simple, dark green
leaves; last into late fall; nonshowy to purple red fall color |
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Flower/Fruit:
Yellow flower clusters in early
spring; small red fruit in mid summer
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Comments:
Flaking
bark; easy to transplant; no serious insect or disease problems;
tough adoptable large shrub to small tree; fruit attracts birds;
spreads by suckers
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Cultivars:
Aurea,
Spring Glow,
Variegata
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