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Plant type: evergreen tree Hardiness zones: 9b-11 Sunlight: hot overhead sun Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, medium soil salinity, light frost |
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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & dry style designs Uses: formal screen, informal screen, large planter, street tree, shade tree, windbreak, poolside Growth rate: average Maintenance Level: average Skill Level: average | ||||||||
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