Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 25 - 130 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Malodorous Other: Crushed leaves emit a mildewy odor. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Useful for timber production |
Pollinators: | Wind |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |