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Black Jetbead

Tagged as: Salt-Tolerant Trees and Shrubs, Intermediate Sized, Plants for Shady Sites

Botanical Name:  Rhodotypos scandens

Common Name:  Black Jetbead

Updated 12/2012

 

Jetbead at The Morton Arboretum

Jetbead at The Morton Arboretum

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Jetbead at The Morton Arboretum

Jetbead at The Morton Arboretum

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Height: 3-5'  Spread: 4-8'  Habit/Form: Upright spreading  Growth Rate: Fast Zone:  4-8

Cultural Requirements:  Sun or heavy shade; prefers moist, well drained soils; tolerant of alkaline pH.

Ornamental Characteristics:  Showy white flowers; crisp green foliage; black fruit in clusters of four.

Uses in the Landscape:  Good for shady sites; specimen or border plant.

Aerial Salt Tolerance: Highest degree of salt tolerance; use in most exposed areas.

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