A deciduous ornamental tree prized for its profuse white spring blossoms and reliable fall foliage color. Fast-growing and highly adaptable to various soil and climate conditions, though its invasiveness has become a concern in some regions.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
fast
Size
25–50′ tall × 15–35′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
pH Range
57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
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
Eastern Asia
Function & Care
wildlife benefitpollinator nectarywindbreak
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting, grafting
Notable Cultivars
Bradford is the original classic cultivar with dense branching but notorious for storm damage and branch splitting; Aristocrat and Cleveland Select are improved alternatives with stronger branching and better form, less prone to structural failure.
