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Height: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger: Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting: Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
On May 6, 2009, giftgas from Everson, WA (Zone 7b) wrote:
The only bad thing about this plant was getting shot at by pirates simply because I tried to take a cutting; you really have to watch out for those algerians.
On Sep 24, 2007, icmoxie from San Diego, CA wrote:
I'd like to reinforce the negative on this plant. It has survived dry east and south-facing sunny slopes to take over our yard, having escaped from a neighbor who fails to understand the problem. It's invasive to a degree hard to comprehend unless you are trying to eradicate it. We have a third of our yard laid bare while we hand dig the slopes to remove roots which can be 2-3 foot deep.
On Jun 13, 2006, ineedacupoftea from Grand Junction, CO (Zone 7a) wrote:
I must dispute the zone rating. I observed defoliation at about 10 to 15F, but specimens under a little mulch survived 0F, and leafed out nicely in spring.
The plany will grow in full sun to part shade. It grows about six inches tall, and will hide any leaves that it sheds. Thus it creates its own compost pile. Over time, as the soil gains in fertility, it will start to form trees of up to eight feet tall. It is extremely evasive, and will take over just about any area. The only way to limit its spread is to build a retaining wall, with a foundation of at least two feet. Once planted, it is very hard to eliminate.
On Aug 31, 2001, jody from MD &, VA (Zone 7b) wrote:
Flowers winter to early spring. Pruplish stalks carry roughly triangular leaves that are heart shaped at the base, glossy birght green usually turns bronze in winter. Some cultivars are growns as house plants.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona Manhattan Beach, California San Diego, California San Francisco, California Bartow, Florida New Orleans, Louisiana Durham, North Carolina Conway, South Carolina Deer Park, Texas Edna, Texas Rowlett, Texas
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