Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 15-32 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous Other: Dark green upper surface, pale green below; leaves turn shades of orange and red in fall. |
Fruiting Time: | Fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Golden-yellow to greenish-yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM Other: 2007 Great Plant Picks Award Winner |