CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 5b

Plant Max Zone: 9a

Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun

Water / Rainfall: Very Low, Low

Soil Quality: Poor, Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Insignificant

Flower Color: Insignificant

Berry / Fruit Color: Brown-Beige

Spring Foliage Color: Dark Green

Summer Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fall Foliage Color: Dark Green

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: High

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Low, Medium

Wind Tolerance: High

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

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 6' - 10'

Width: 6' - 10'

Growth Rate: Extremely Slow

Service Life: Tree: Service life varies

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: Extremely Low

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

Best Side of House: South Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Top of Retaining Wall Locations, Crevice Gardens

Ornamental Features: Rot Resistant / Strong Wood Tree, Long Lasting Fall Color, Multiple Seasons of Interest, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: Noise / Wind Screening

Possible Pest Problems: Root Rot Disease

Plant Limitations: Environmental Stress / Decline, Slow to Reach Mature Size

Shippable in 2026: YES