Plant Habit: | Tree |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 40 to 50 feet, to 80 feet |
Plant Spread: | 30 to 40 feet, to 60 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Fruit: | Other: nut 1/2 to 5/8 inches |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other: catkins |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
Uses: | Shade Tree |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Stratify seeds: Soak seeds for 36-48 hours, then cold moist stratify seed for 40-60 days. seed may germinate earlier. |
Pollinators: | Wind |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |