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| Loropetalum |
'Chinese Fringe Flower'
Loropetalum varieties are increasing. The most popular ones are Majestic Purple and Chang Nian Hong [aka Ever Red]. They have really dark purple leaves. The Chang Nian Hong has a dark red flower. That being said, the green leaf with white flower variety is making a comeback with homeowners.
Loropetalum is a plant everyone can grow and have in their yard. Grows in light shade to full sun. Can be shaped easily to maintain the desired form. Compact varieties (3' to 4' tall) are becoming more available in the plant market.
Most of mine are 15' trees. Nobody knew when they first became noticed in the trade just what heights the species might reach. They make a great understory.
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