Tree Details

Hardiness zone: 4 – 9

Height: 70 – 90 with a maximum of 150

Spread: 35 – 50

Habit: Somewhat pyramidal in youth; maturing to oval-rounded

Light: Full sun or partial shade

Soil: Deep, moist, well-drained loam with slight acidity

Flowers: greenish-yellow and tulip-like; May to early June

Fruit: May to early June

Landscape use: Not suitable for small or residential use, should be restricted to large areas, very large and magnificent tree when fully grown, good for group plantings

History: Native range is Massachusetts to Wisconsin, south to Florida and Mississippi, cultivated in 1663

Pests\Problems: Great fall colors; can be spectacularly yellow; valued for flowers and foliage

Significant Features: Great fall colors; can be spectacularly yellow; valued for flowers and foliage