Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 40 to 70 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Fruit: | Edible to birds Other: Light greenish, very hairy, flattened oblong to elliptical winged samaras, mature to brown. |
Fruiting Time: | Fall |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Green |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
Uses: | Shade Tree Useful for timber production |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |