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Rusty Lyonia, Crookedwood, Staggerbush,

Lyoniaferruginea

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lyonia (ly-OH-nee-uh)

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Species

ferruginea (fer-oo-GIN-ee-a)

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Synonym

Xolisma ferruginea

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | December 2004 | positive

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