A small sized tree with beautiful spring blooms and fall color. Tree flowers prior to leaf out. Can tolerate full sun to full shade and does well in residential areas and parks. Has a bright red fruit in the summer.
Pollinator Type
Bees, flies
Plant Type
Deciduous tree
Zone
5 to 9
Height
15-40 ft
Spread
15-30 ft
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Moisture Requirement
Medium Soil
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Time
March, April, May
Design Considerations
This tree is intolerant of pollution and salt. Can have different growth habits depending on light availability. Can have a wide spread and grow out more than up. Tolerant of walnut toxicity.
Care and Maintenance
Prefers acidic soil and shelter from wind. Its shallow root system benefits from a few inches of mulch to regulate temperature fluctuations.
Pest and Diseases
Anthracnose
Establishment and Propagation
Can root from cuttings or transplant from a pot. Larger trees have a better chance of establishment. They have a slow to medium growth rate.
Commercial Availability
Sometimes available.
Alternative Plant Selections
Eastern Redbud, Alleghany Serviceberry
Native Status
Illinois native statewide.
Fall Color
Leaves often turn bright red to maroon in color.
Growth habit
Broad to round with flat tops.
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
