CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 3a

Plant Max Zone: 9b

Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun

Water / Rainfall: Low, Average

Soil Quality: Poor, Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Early Summer

Flower Color: Yellow

Berry / Fruit Color: Maroon, Orangish Red

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Red

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: High

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Medium

Wind Tolerance: High

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

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 6' - 15'

Width: 6' - 9'

Growth Rate: Extremely Fast

Service Life: Long: 5-10 years

Maintenance Need: High

Spreading Potential: High

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Shrub to Desired Size After Bloom in Late Spring or Summer: Blooms on Old Wood.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Medium Grouping of 5-10, Mass Planting of 10 or more

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

Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Under Roof Overhang, Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Top of Retaining Wall Locations, Resistant to Rabbits

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

Special Landscape Uses: Hedge Row, Erosion Control, Naturalizing

Possible Pest Problems: Root Rot Disease, Deer

Plant Limitations: Sometimes Mistaken as Weed, May Be Too Invasive for Garden Use