Drought
Tolerance: Tolerant of wind, drought
and air pollution
Flower / Fruit: Green flower - not
showy; blooms in Spring with leaves;
fruit - small kidney bean-shaped, 1/4"
across - ripens in the Fall
Soil:
Well-drained; moist, compacted
Foliage: Dark green; Fall - yellow,
copper, orange, deep red to
purplish-red; leaf- 1 1/4 -2" long,
alternate, simple, ovate to oblong,
rough texture above
Light: Full
sun
Bark: Peeling bark - orange
patches; gray-brown branches should be
1/2 diameter of trunk to maintain a
strong form
Pruning:
To maintain shape
Uses:
Street & shade tree; ornamental; lawn;
parking lot island; buffer strip