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Hardiness
Zones:
4-8 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Moderate to rapid |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist, well drained
soil; does not tolerate drought or wet soil |
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Texture:
Medium to coarse |
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Form:
Pyramidal in youth; rounded to broad with
spreading branches
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Height:
50 to 80'
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Width:
50 to 80' |
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Leaf:
Alternate, simple, 6 to 10" leaves; reddish
brown to golden yellow fall color |
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Flower/Fruit:
3 to 5" slightly fragrant greenish yellow
flowers in spring; small knobby fruit resembles a cucumber; pinkish red
seeds
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Comments:
Native; attract birds
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Cultivars:
Yellow
Fever
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