|
Height: |
50' to 75' (45' at age 30) |
| Width: |
40' to 65' (30' at age 30) |
|
Hardiness Zone: |
5 to 9 |
| Crown: |
Conical changing to ovate, medium texture |
|
Foliage: |
4" to 7", glossy green, star shaped; brilliant
variable shades of green, yellow scarlet, and purple in fall |
|
Flowers: |
Inconspicuous |
| Fruit: |
Woody ball of peaked capsules, 1" to 1 1/2" |
|
Description: |
Native to lowland, moist sites in southeastern U.S.,
and extending into some more northerly states. Has a straight
trunk, grayish bark, and corky ridges on twigs. The root
system is shallow and wide spreading. Growth rate is medium to
fast. |
|
Advantages: |
A fine tree for lawns or streets where space is
adequate. Popular because of its bright fall colors and
symmetrical crown when young. |
|
Limitations: |
Cold winters near northern limit can cause
delayed leafing out and dieback. Iron chlorosis occurs at high
pH. Fruits are considered a nuisance or liability by some.
Susceptible to bleeding necrosis of bark, leaf spots, webworm,
caterpillars, and scale. In the South large branches may drop
off suddenly. |
| Site
and Culture: |
Obtain plants from the nearest local or more
northerly seed source. Transplant B&B in the spring;
re-establishes slowly. Requires acid soil, full sun, and
adequate space for roots. |
|
Cultivars: |
Though various cultivars are available, seedlings
are planted most commonly. 'Moraine' is reputed to be the most
cold hardy, and has good form and leaf characteristics. 'Gold
Dust' is also cold hardy whereas 'Festival' and 'Burgundy' are
reputed to be less cold hardy and adapted to warmer climates (zones
8 to 9). |
| Street
side Strips: |
5' to 10' |
| Tree
Location:
|
Multiple sites along Highland Ave., North Park of
President Ave., plus 2 in North Park across from Stanley St., Abbott
Court, Pulaski Park, Kennedy Park |
