GIS Coordinate:
N40 21.170 W94 52.958
Trail Number:
T30
Family:
Sapindaceae
Foliage:
Leaves opposite, simple, 2 to 4 inches long. Three to five lobes.
Native Locale:
Newfoundland to Florida west to Minnesota, Oklahoma and Texas
Mature Height:
40 to 60 feet
Mature Width:
100 to 120 feet
Hardiness Zones:
Zone 3b to 9
Soil Preference:
Very tolerant of soils; prefers slightly acidic, moist conditions, tolerant of ozone and intermediately tolerant of sulfur dioxide
Growth Habit:
In youth often pyramidal or elliptical, developing ascending branches which result in an irregular, ovoid or rounded crown; variable over its range and the numerous cultivars reflect the degree of variation
Rate of Growth:
Medium to Fast; 10 to 12' in 5 to 7 years
Disease and Insect:
Leaf hoppers will cause considerable damage, also borer that attacks young terminals and a petiole borer
Landscape Value:
Fall color varies from greenish yellow to brilliant red. Good specimen tree for yard or park, but will not tolerate heavily polluted areas.
Additional Notes:
n/a
