LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
| Description | Lavender-pink spring blooms are followed by new leaves tinged with orange, becoming bright golden. A unique color for weeping varieties, the foliage holds up well in sun and heat. The tall, narrow form is the perfect accent for small spaces. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Accent, Small Spaces |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Witch Hazel (Hamamelis); Snowberry (Symphoricarpos); Dogwood (Cornus); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia) |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune in late winter or early spring, removing dead or crossing branches. |
| History | Developed by the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University. |







