A large deciduous tree prized for its star-shaped leaves that turn vibrant purples, reds, and oranges in fall, and spiky ball-like fruit capsules. Adaptable and moderate-growing, it makes an excellent shade tree for larger landscapes.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
60–100′ tall × 40–50′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 4bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9b
pH Range
4.57
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 7
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Fall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
