| Category: |
Tree |
| Class: |
Perennial |
| Bark: |
Bark is gray and smooth when young, becoming distinctly scaly, ridged, and blocky (resembling alligator hide) |
| Flower: |
Showy |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellowish |
| Bloom Size: |
Small |
| Bloom Season: |
Mid-spring before leaves appear |
| Fruit: |
Bright, glossy red, oval-shaped fruits (drupes) ripen in late summer to fall |
| Foliage: |
Leaves are simple, oval-shaped, and dark green in summer, turning a brilliant red-orange to burgundy in the fall |
| Height: |
15 ft. - 30 ft. |
| Spread: |
15 ft. - 30 ft. |
| Light Requirements: |
As an understory tree, it performs best in partial shade, especially with protection from the hot af |
| Water Usage: |
Has a shallow root system and is susceptible to drought. It requires regular watering, especially du |
| Soil Type: |
Prefers rich, moist, well-drained, and slightly acidic soil with a high organic matter content. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot |
| Native Range: |
Eastern North America, from Southern Maine south to Northern Florida, and west to Eastern Texas, Kansas, and Missour |
| Photographer: |
William Khoury |
| Latitude / Longitude: |
(32.48856570°N, -83.92816847°W) |
| Bed(s): |
TREES - 2 Plant; |