CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 5b

Plant Max Zone: 9a

Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun

Water / Rainfall: Low, Average

Soil Quality: Poor, Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Early Summer

Flower Color: White

Berry / Fruit Color: Gold

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Yellow

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: Clay Soils, Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils, Alkaline Soils (high PH)

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 15' - 25'

Width: 15' - 20'

Growth Rate: Slow, Medium

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: Large Tree; Best in Open Areas

Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat

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

Special Landscape Uses: Naturalizing

Possible Pest Problems: Occasional Problems

Plant Limitations: Slow to Reach Mature Size, May be Poisonous