Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
Plant Height: | 36 - 40 feet |
Plant Spread: | 24 - 36 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous Variegated |
Flowers: | Showy |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Flowering Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other: grafting |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM Other: 2005 Great Plant Picks Award Winner |