| 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 9b |
| Plant Height: | 6-10ft |
| Plant Spread: | 8-15ft |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Noted for its lace-like foliage that emerges light red in spring, matures to deep red-purple in summer and finally turns crimson red in fall. |
| Fruit: | Other: pairs of 3/4 inch samaras |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Other: Reddish-purple |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Other: April |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
