A handsome native tree with a somewhat open-branching habit and outstanding maroon to chocolate-colored leaves and stems. The vibrant spring foliage holds well into summer before turning deep green. The deeply lobed foliage exhibits striking red fall color. This shade tree grows well in acid or poorly drained soils and requires minimum pruning. Deciduous.
Bloom Time
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/Evergreen
Deciduous
Special Features
Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise
Problems/Solutions
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate
Moderate
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Fall Color
Red
Companion Plants
Pine (Pinus); Holly (Ilex); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Witch Hazel (Hamamelis); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia)
Care Instructions
Provide deep, fertile, loose, well-drained soil; adapts to a variety of soil types. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought and periodic flooding. Feed in early spring.
History
This outstanding North American native selection was discovered by Monrovia Craftsman Marty Powe.
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Details
Description
A handsome native tree with a somewhat open-branching habit and outstanding maroon to chocolate-colored leaves and stems. The vibrant spring foliage holds well into summer before turning deep green. The deeply lobed foliage exhibits striking red fall color. This shade tree grows well in acid or poorly drained soils and requires minimum pruning. Deciduous.
Bloom Time
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/Evergreen
Deciduous
Special Features
Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise
Problems/Solutions
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate
Moderate
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Style
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Fall Color
Red
Companion Plants
Pine (Pinus); Holly (Ilex); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Witch Hazel (Hamamelis); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia)
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Care
Care Instructions
Provide deep, fertile, loose, well-drained soil; adapts to a variety of soil types. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought and periodic flooding. Feed in early spring.
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History
History
This outstanding North American native selection was discovered by Monrovia Craftsman Marty Powe.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.