Age / Size: 1-0 / 18-24" · Height: 20-30 ft (6-9 m) · Spread: 20-35 ft (6-11 m) Crown shape: Small ornamental tree, often multi-trunked, growing beneath taller trees Light: Full sun or part shade · Soil: pH adaptable; moderately fertile clay or sandy soil · Moisture: Does not tolerate heat, drought or wet soils; water well until established · Zones: not stated · Growth rate: not stated Flowers / fruit: Rose pink to light purple flowers in early spring before the leaves, followed by flat seed pods Wildlife & landscape: Flowers attract butterflies and bees, including the specialised bee Habropoda laboriosa; important larval host plant Native range: Eastern North America; woods and woodland edges Cautions: Branches tend to break — site in a protected spot. Does not tolerate root disturbance, so plant in its permanent position. Very sensitive to herbicides and lawn chemicals. Can be short-lived (under 75 years). Leafhoppers, borers, Japanese beetles, treehoppers, scale, webworms; canker, dieback, verticillium wilt, mildew. Source: NC State Extension

PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: All Tree Sale orders are to be picked up at Farmstead Flats (6338 Lovers Lane, Portage, MI 49002) - on April 16th, 2026 (9am-5pm) and/or April 17th, 2026 (9am-12pm)