• Foliage:

  • Spring: Bright lemon yellow leaves emerge.
  • Summer: Leaves mature to a rich lime green.
  • Fall: Transitions to warm hues of orange and yellow, creating a stunning display.

• Growth Habit:

  • It is a dwarf tree that typically reaches about 5 feet tall and 5 feet wide in approximately 10 years. It has a slow growth rate of 4-8 inches per year. The branches have a semi-pendulous habit, forming an irregular mound shape, making it a great specimen tree for small gardens.

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Tolerant in zones 5 to 9, it prefers conditions of full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, rich, slightly acidic soil. Regular moisture is needed for optimal growth.
• Watering: Newly planted trees should be watered weekly for a season until established. Container-grown trees will require more frequent watering due to faster drying out of the soil.
• Light: Best suited for a combination of morning sun and afternoon shade; however, it can tolerate full sun in cooler northern areas. Care should be taken in hot southern climates to prevent leaf scorch.

Source

Acquired from Nerie (Burien) in June 2025 as a 3' high specimen in a 2-gallon pot for $50.