CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 5a

Plant Max Zone: 9a

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Low, Average, High

Soil Quality: Poor, Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Spring

Flower Color: Pink, Lavender

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Maroon, Reddish Purple

Summer Foliage Color: Maroon, Reddish Purple

Fall Foliage Color: Orange, Gold

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium, High

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: Medium

Poor Soil Tolerance: Clay Soils, Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils, Alkaline Soils (high PH)

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 10' - 15'

Width: 10' - 15'

Growth Rate: Medium

Service Life: Tree: Service life varies

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: N.A.

Yearly Trimming Tips: Selectively Prune into Small Tree Shape over Period of Many Years.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3, Small Grouping of 3-5

Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure, East Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: None

Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Long Blooming Season, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: Clean Street Tree

Possible Pest Problems: Occasional Problems, Disease, Insects, Deer, Rabbits

Plant Limitations: Susceptible to Late Spring Frosts, May get Wind Damage / Weak Wood