cultivar
noun
cul·ti·var
ˈkəl-tə-ˌvär 
-ˌver
: an organism and especially one of an agricultural or horticultural variety or strain originating and persistent under cultivation
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Both cultivars have an upright growth habit, good branching, and extremely hard wood for a storm-resistant structure.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2024
Mature trees reach about 20 feet in height but there are shorter, more shrub-like cultivars.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
Another strategy is to stick with smaller species and cultivars, which have a more compact framework that is less prone to storm damage.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2024
This ceremonial blend features 4 cultivars of Okumidori, Saemidori, Okuyutaka, and Tsuyuhikari.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Sep. 2024
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2024
Mature trees reach about 20 feet in height but there are shorter, more shrub-like cultivars.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
Another strategy is to stick with smaller species and cultivars, which have a more compact framework that is less prone to storm damage.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2024
This ceremonial blend features 4 cultivars of Okumidori, Saemidori, Okuyutaka, and Tsuyuhikari.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Cultivar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivar. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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