Plant Habit: | Tree |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous Fragrant |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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