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Hardiness
Zones:
4-9 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Slow to moderate |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to light shade; prefers moist, well
drained soil but tolerates dry soil |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Pyramidal in youth; slender, oval rounded
crown
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Height:
30 to 50'
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Width:
20 to 35' |
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Leaf:
2.5 to 5.5" alternate, simple, dark green
leaf; yellow, orange to mauve fall color |
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Flower/Fruit:
1 to 2" edible, yellowish to orange fruit
on female trees in fall
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Comments:
Native; deep tap root makes large plants
difficult to transplant; fruit attracts birds; butterfly larval plant; flowers
attracts bees
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Cultivars:
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