Plant Habit: | Tree |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 40-70 feet |
Plant Spread: | 30-60 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: The medium-to-dark green leaves are white on the back. They are 1-3" long and are shaped like an oval with serrated edges. |
Fruit: | Other: After pollination, clusters of winged fruit that are small and brown form in the spring. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Shade Tree |
Dynamic Accumulator: | P (Phosphorus) |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Flood Resistant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Seeds are hydrophilic Other info: Seed ripens and sheds in the spring and should be directly sown. |
Pollinators: | Wind |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2008 Great Plant Picks Award Winner |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
WebTucker | On January 7, 2022 | Bloomed |
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