Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 5-10
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: High, prefers wet soil
Soil Type: Wet, well-drained
Soil pH: 5.0-7.5
Plant Spacing: 4-8′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Low
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: From Seed
Plant Size: 6-12′ tall, 4-8′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, rounded
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: June-August
Flower Color: White
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Moderate
Lifespan: 10-20 years
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Native to North America
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Nicole Hamilton (Verified Customer) –
I ordered two and only one has young leaves a couple of weeks later. It’s still fairly early in the season so hopefully it catches up.