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Hardiness
Zones:
3-9 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Slow
to moderate |
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Site
Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; prefers moist, well drained soil; provide shelter from
wind; tolerates wet soil and clay |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Pyramidal
when young; opens with age; some branches are pendulous; right angled branches
are attractive in winter
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Height:
40
to 60'
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Width:
20
to 30' |
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Leaf:
3
to 6" alternate, simple, lustrous, dark green leaves; yellow, orange, red
to purple fall color |
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Flower/Fruit:
Flowers
are not showy; .5" bluish black fruit in fall
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Comments:
Native;
difficult to transplant due to taproot; casts light shade; good street tree
if not heavily polluted; does not tolerate standing water; honey plant for
bees; fruit attracts birds
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Cultivars:
--
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Additional
Image:
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