Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
Hardiness Zone: | 5 - 7 |
Mature Height: | 10-12 Feet |
Mature Width: | 10-12 Feet |
Features: | Tiny flowers held in large, loose, fuzzy clusters in early summer; fruits are small and inconspicuous, but the stalks of the fruit clusters are covered with hairs and give the plant a 'smoky' appearance; leaves are blue green (other colors available on select cultivars); autumn color is a mild yellow-orange at best. |
Culture: | Full sun; prefers a moist, well-drained soil, but can tolerate dryness; tolerates alkaline soil. |
Cultivars: |
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Mature Form: | Upright, loose, open habit. |
Native To: | Southern Europe to central China |
Soil Conditions: |
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Tolerance: |
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Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
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Uses: |
Barrier
Border
Foundation
Hedge
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Foliage Color: |
Green Purple Yellow |
Fall Foliage Color: |
Orange Purple Red Yellow |
Additional Notes: | For cultivars with colored foliage, prune heavily to promote vigorous young stems that will produce vibrantly colored foliage. |