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Hardiness
Zones:
4-7 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Rapid |
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Site
Requirements: Sun; prefers
moist well drained soil but will grow in a range of soil types;
tolerates wind, salt, and air pollution |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Pyramidal when young; becomes
upright and oval with age; erect branches; broad pyramidal; dense
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Height:
40 to 70’
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Width:
25
to 45’ |
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Leaf:
2 to 5" alternate, simple
leaves; dark green on upper side, silvery white on underside; yellow
fall color |
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Flower/Fruit:
Yellowish white, pendulous,
fragrant flowers; inconspicuous fruit that persist into winter
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Comments:
Difficult
to transplant; good street tree; good honey plant; casts dense shade;
light gray bark
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Cultivars:
Green
Mountain
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