treeβ part shadeπ§π§ moderate waterZone 4a β Zone 9b
A native understory tree valued for its showy white (or pink) spring bracts that resemble flowers, followed by attractive red fall foliage and fruit. It prefers partial shade and is ideal for woodland gardens and residential landscapes.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
15β30β² tall Γ 15β25β² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
pH Range
4.87.7
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 7.7
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia