Tree Details

Hardiness zone: 6 – 9

Height: 20 – 30 with a maximum of 40

Spread: 2/3 height

Habit: Distinctly upright, slightly spreading with large, coarse, thick stems

Light: Full sun

Soil: Any well-drained soil is suitable

Flowers: yellow, clustered into groupings 12 – 24 high, 8 – 18 wide

Fruit: 3-valved, pink to rose capsules; 1 – 2 long

Landscape use: Excellent as a small lawn tree, patio shade tree, or street tree; good specimen tree where space is limited

History: Native range is China; introduced in 1888

Pests\Problems: None particularly serious although coral-spot fungus, leaf spot, canker, wilt and root rot can occur

Significant Features: Beautiful, late-blooming, yellow flowers