CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 2a

Plant Max Zone: 7b

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Average

Soil Quality: Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Early Summer

Flower Color: Cream

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Dark Green

Summer Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fall Foliage Color: Gold

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Medium

Wind Tolerance: Medium, High

Poor Soil Tolerance: Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils, Shallow Soils, Clay Soils

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 5' - 7'

Width: 2' - 3'

Growth Rate: Medium

Service Life: Very Long: 10-20 years

Maintenance Need: Almost Zero Maintenance

Spreading Potential: Extremely Low

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Shrub to Desired Size in Winter, Spring or Summer: Not Grown for Flowers or Fruit.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3, Small Grouping of 3-5, Medium Grouping of 5-10

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

Extreme Planting Locations: Resistant to Rabbits

Ornamental Features: Long Lasting Fall Color, Multiple Seasons of Interest, Narrow Columnar Growth Habit, Fine Texture, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: Hedge Row, Noise / Wind Screening

Possible Pest Problems: Nematoads / Worms, Beetles, Foliage Disease

Plant Limitations: None