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Hardiness
Zones:
5-8 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Slow |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to
light shade; prefers evenly moist soil high in organic matter but will grow
in heavy clay; tolerates air pollution |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Upright
with tight habit when young; rounded; irregular; becomes open with age
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Height:
30 to
40’
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Width:
30 to
40’ |
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Leaf:
4 to 6"
alternate, simple leaves |
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Flower/Fruit:
6 to
7" waxy, creamy white fragrant flowers in early spring; somewhat tulip
shaped; upright
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Comments:
Responds
to early warm weather and may be damaged by frost; fleshy root
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Cultivars:
Forrest's Pink
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