A deciduous conifer with feathery, fern-like foliage that turns russet-bronze in fall before dropping. Fast-growing and pyramidal, it thrives in moist sites and adds seasonal interest to the landscape.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
fast
Size
50–100′ tall × 20–35′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 5bZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 8b
pH Range
6.28.4
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6.2 to 8.4
Soil Texture
Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Central China
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefit
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
'Sheridan Spire' is a narrow, columnar selection ideal for smaller spaces; 'Gold Rush' is prized for its golden foliage in autumn.
