| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 6-20 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4-6 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous Other: Ovate green leaves turn bright yellow in fall. |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Black capsule |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flower Color: | Green Other: Catkins are 2 to 8 inches in length. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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