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Description |
Landscape Characteristics |
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Mature Size: 40-50' tall
by 15-25' wide |
Growth Rate:
Moderate to Fast |
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Form / Shape: Columnar, upright tree
with a symmetrical, rounded canopy |
Drought
Tolerance: Moderate |
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Flower / Fruit: White blooms 3-5";
showy and fragrant; blooms June to
September; small dry hard cone with red
berries |
Soil: Well
drained, moist, fertile, humus rich soil
that is well-limed; tolerant of slightly
acidic soil; tolerant of water logged
soil in native habit |
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Foliage: Alternate, simple,
elliptical to oblong; small to medium
size dark green with silvery white
underside |
Light: Full
sun to light shade |
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Bark: Smooth, light gray |
Pruning: In
Spring before new growth to maintain
size |
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Uses: Lawn
tree, buffer strip and medians, patio or
deck accent, residential street tree |