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Urban Forestry
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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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Special
interest: |
Bark on mature tree is
reddish/furrowed |
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Growth
Rate: |
Moderate |
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Height
at Maturity: |
40’ |
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Width at
Maturity: |
30’ |
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Grow
Space: |
Medium; 20’ from OHU |
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Soil
Requirements: |
Well-drained, moist,
does not tolerate fill soils or compaction |
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Cold
Hardiness: |
Hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Salt
Tolerance: |
High |
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Drought
Tolerance: |
High |
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Comments: |
Under-utilized as an
urban tree, but has potential in well-drained soils.
Medium-sized crown, aromatic leaves and blue berries
that attract birds make this a good choice for
smaller yards. The tree sometimes suffers from
branch and root die-back and is short-lived. Not
well-tested as a street tree. |
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Uses: |
Shade, buffer, wildlife,
reforestation |
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Maintenance: |
$$ |
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