CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 5a

Plant Max Zone: 9b

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Average, High

Soil Quality: Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Early Summer

Flower Color: White, Cream

Berry / Fruit Color: Orangish Red

Spring Foliage Color: Dark Green

Summer Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fall Foliage Color: Dark Green

Evergreen Foliage: Yes

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Medium

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: Low

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

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 15' - 30'

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: South Exposure, West Exposure, East Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: None

Ornamental Features: Bright Winter Color, Multiple Seasons of Interest, Rot Resistant / Strong Wood Tree, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: Noise / Wind Screening, Hedge Row

Possible Pest Problems: Occasional Problems

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