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Plant type: deciduous tree Hardiness zones: 4-9 Sunlight: hot overhead sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: heavy frost |
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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & formal designs Uses: informal screen, street tree, shade tree, windbreak, soil binding Growth rate: average Maintenance Level: average Skill Level: average | ||||||||
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