GIS Coordinate:
N40 21.068 W94 53.045
Trail Number:
C40
Family:
Sapindaceae
Foliage:
Leaves opposite, 4 to 7 inches across, five lobed. Milky sap is visible when the petiole is removed from the stem.
Native Locale:
Europe
Mature Height:
40 to 50 feet (90 feet possible)
Mature Width:
Spread 2/3 or equal to height
Hardiness Zones:
Zone 4 to 7
Soil Preference:
Well Adapted to extreme soils; will withstand sand, clay, acid to calcareous soils, seems to withstand hot, dry conditions; tolerates polluted atmosphere especially those containing ozone and sulfur dioxide
Growth Habit:
Rounded, symmetrical crown, usually with very dense foliage and shallow root system which limits successful turf culture
Rate of Growth:
Medium 10 to 12' in 5 to 8 years, 30' in 20 years; 45; in 40 years; 60' in 60 years
Disease and Insect:
Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, tar spot caused serious defoliation; leaf scorch
Landscape Value:
Yellow fall color. 'Crimson King' is a well known cultivar. Its leaves are purple throughout the growing season.
Additional Notes:
n/a
