CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 3a

Plant Max Zone: 8a

Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade

Water / Rainfall: Average, High

Soil Quality: Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Fall, Winter

Flower Color: Yellow, Gold

Berry / Fruit Color: Brown-Beige

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Yellow

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Low

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low, Medium

Humidity Tolerance: High

Wind Tolerance: Low

Poor Soil Tolerance: Clay Soils, Sandy Soils, Acidic Soil (low PH)

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 10' - 15'

Width: 10' - 15'

Growth Rate: Slow

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: East Exposure, North Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: None

Ornamental Features: Bright Winter Color

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Occasional Problems, Rabbits

Plant Limitations: Susceptible to Iron Chlorosis, Needs Regular Irrigation, Needs Thick Winter Mulch, Slow to Reach Mature Size