LIGHT:
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 30 to 50 ft. tall, 20 to 30 ft. wide.
| Description | This fantastic native selection heralds spring with bright red new foliage, turning rich dark green before a brilliant fall finale with yellow-orange, and vibrant scarlet. Excellent Leafspot resistance. Brown-black bark is heavily textured. Red-tinged branches add winter interest. Small ornamental black fruit is loved by birds. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora); Dogwood (Cornus); Winterberry (Ilex verticillata); Swamp Jessamine (Gelsemium); Sweetgum (Liquidambar); Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus floridus) |



