Tree Details

Hardiness zone: 5 – 8

Height: 20 – 30

Spread: Equal to height

Habit: In youth: vase-shaped; At maturity: rounded appearance with distinct horizontal branching pattern

Light: Best in sun or partial shade

Soil: Well-drained moderately fertile soil preferable

Flowers: inconspicuous, surrounded by large pointed, white bracts 1 1/2 to 2 long

Fruit: pinkish-red, raspberry-like fruit, 1/2 – 1 diameter

Landscape use: Useful as specimen tree or accent in background; excellent border or hedge for large areas, attractive against large evergreens

History: Native range is Massachusetts to Florida, west to Ontario, Texas, and Mexico; cultivated in 1731

Pests\Problems: None serious

Significant Features: Interesting horizontal branch structure; blooms after leaves appear; develops exfoliating bark characteristics with age