Fast growth; reaches about 12 feet tall by May–July (depending on elevation); twig growth up to 48 inches per growing season; older stands show annual twig growth of 9.3–12 inches.
Appearance
Bloom Color
White
Foliage Color
Dark green
Fall Foliage Color
Yellow and off green
Environment
Hardiness Zones
Zones 6-8
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full sun to partial shade.
Soil Type
Well-drained, moist soil with low nutrient content; preferred textures include loam or sandy soil, with acidic to neutral pH.
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil
Soil pH
6.5-8.0 pH range, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
Lifecycle
Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, and Winter
Bloom Time
Spring to early Summer
Reproduction
Propagation Methods
Cuttings (semi-hardwood)
Wildlife
Attracts Wildlife
Bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators are attracted; bird attraction is not explicitly stated for this deciduous species.