Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 50-75 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Evergreen Fragrant Needled |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Time: | Other |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Street Tree Topiary |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Erosion control Shade Tree Will Naturalize Suitable for forage Useful for timber production |
Edible Parts: | Leaves |
Eating Methods: | Tea |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Birds Deer Resistant Gophers/Voles Rabbit Resistant Squirrels Flood Resistant Tolerates dry shade Tolerates foot traffic Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds |
Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
Pollinators: | Self Wind |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Awards and Recognitions: | Texas Superstar® |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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