Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Plant Height: | 15 - 18 feet |
Plant Spread: | 15 - 18 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other: Has large showy greenish white bracts |
Flower Color: | Green Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Flowering Tree |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other: Hardwood or semi-hardwood cuttings or grafting |
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