Description |
Landscape Characteristics |
Mature Size: 45' tall by35'
wide |
Growth Rate:
Fast |
Form / Shape: Broad, oval to rounded |
Drought
Tolerance: Moderate |
Flower / Fruit: Light green;
inconspicuous; blooms in Spring; light
yellow fruit; turns brown in Fall |
Soil:
Adaptable to sandy, or clay soil; best
grown in well drained, moist fertile;
not tolerant of compacted or wet soil |
Foliage: Dark green leaves turn
orange to orange-red in Fall |
Light: Full
to part shade; best growth and color in
full sun |
Bark: Smooth tannish gray;
matures to blackish gray |
Pruning: To
develop crown and strong limb angles;
remove crossing and low hanging limbs |
|
Uses: Large
shade, lawn, park and golf courses;
needs large space for crown to spread
and roots to develop |