NATIVE SHRUBS 



specimen plant it is effective, and, properly 

 trimmed, makes an excellent hedge and screen. 

 It grows best in rich, porous, and somewhat 

 moist soil, and thrives well in partly shaded 

 positions, but blooms more freely in full sun if 

 it has sufficient moisture. The branches of the 

 previous year should be cut back in fall or spring 

 to from one to three pairs of buds. If slightly 

 pruned the panicles may be numerous, but small. 

 Pruning back almost to the ground produces enor- 

 mous panicles, which lack gracefulness, and re- 

 quire artificial support. 



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