Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 10 to 15 feet (3-4.5m) |
Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 feet (2.5-3.5m) |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Best performance is in sun-dappled part shade. Leaves emerge light green with reddish tipped edges in spring, mature to medium green in summer and turn gold with orange and red hues in fall. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Reddish-purple |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |