Growing Information
USDA Zones
4–9
Sun
Full Sun Part Shade
Water
medium
Height
30 ft–50 ft
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐶 Dog-Friendly†🐱 Cat-Friendly†🌿 Native🐝 Pollinators🦋 Butterflies
Brilliant scarlet and orange foliage lights up fall, creating stunning seasonal color. This low-maintenance tree thrives in USDA zones 4-9 and attracts vital pollinators.
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