A fast-growing deciduous tree native to eastern North America with distinctive large, coarsely toothed leaves that turn bright gold in fall. It tolerates poor soil and spreads via root suckers, making it useful for wildlife habitat and quick windbreaks.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
fast
Size
40–65′ tall × 25–40′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 2bZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 8b
pH Range
4.87.2
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 7.2
Soil Texture
Coarse, 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.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
