CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 4a

Plant Max Zone: 9a

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Average, High

Soil Quality: Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Spring

Flower Color: Yellow, Green, Chartreuse

Berry / Fruit Color: Bluish Black

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Red, Purple, Yellow

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Medium

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: Low, Medium

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

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 20' - 30'

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: East Exposure, North Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: None

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

Special Landscape Uses: Clean Street Tree

Possible Pest Problems: Occasional Problems, Disease, Insects

Plant Limitations: Aggressive Rhizomes / Runners, May get Wind Damage / Weak Wood, Susceptible to Iron Chlorosis