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Hardiness
Zones:
7-9 |
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Habit:
Evergreen |
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Growth
Rate: Moderate to rapid |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to partial shade; tolerates a range
of soil types (dry, moist) |
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Texture:
Medium to fine |
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Form:
Upright, irregular; multistemmed
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Height:
15 to 20'
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Width:
10 to 20' |
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Leaf:
.5 to 1.5" alternate, simple, lustrous dark
green leaves |
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Flower/Fruit:
Small white flowers in spring; small,
shiny red-orange berries clustered along the stems of female plants that
persist into the winter
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Comments:
Native; I. decidua and I. opaca
will pollinate; usually multitrunked; attracts birds; larval plant for Henry's
elfin butterfly; drought tolerant; good screen plant; salt tolerant; transplant
easily
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Cultivars:
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