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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Narrow conical habit to 25 feet. Fast growing.
ADAPTABILITY:
Well-drained, moist soil, acidic pH.
FUNCTIONS:
Specimen, massing.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Susceptible to two-lined spittlebug. Chlorosis is an occasional problem;
the leaves become light green.
NATIVE RANGE: USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Hybrid: I. cassine x I. opaca
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 6-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Savannah'-popular in the southeast, produces large red berries.
From the original cross, five clones were selected. Of these #2 and #3 are most
popular; #4 is a male clone.