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: | 6-10 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4-7 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Best performance is in sun-dappled part shade, but best fall color is usually in full sun. Leaves emerge reddish-purple in spring, mature to green with red overtones in summer and turn golden orange in autumn. Foliage tends to leaf out early in spring and |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Other: Reddish-purple |
Flower Time: | Other: April |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |