Tree Details

Hardiness zone: 5 – 8

Height: 20 – 30

Spread: equals height

Habit: Vigorous, erect and wide-spreading throughout

Light: Best in sun or partial shade

Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil preferable

Flowers: true flowers are inconspicuous, surrounded by large pointed bracts 1 1/2 – 2 long; floral bracts are white and have a velvety texture

Fruit: none

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

History: One clone in a series of hybrids developed by Elwin Orton at Rutgers University. The hybrids resulted from crosses between C. kousa, C. florida, and C. nuttallii

Pests\Problems: None serious

Significant Features: Very floriferous; develops exfoliating bark charactersitics with age; leaves are dark green