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: | 10-15ft |
Plant Spread: | 10-15ft |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Foliage emerges purple red in spring, matures to deep maroon in summer and finally turns bright red in fall. Foliage tends to leaf out early in spring and is subject to damage from late spring frosts. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Other: Reddish |
Flower Time: | Other: April |