Wofford Arboretum Central Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 4 – 9 Height: usually 30 – 50 , rarely to over 100 Spread: 20 – 30 Habit: In youth: pyramidal with dense branching; At maturity: irregularly rounded or flat-topped with horizontal branches Light: Best in sun or partial shade Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil, but can be found growing wild in dry or less commonly moist soils Flowers: Flowers and fruit are inconspicuous Fruit: Flowers and fruit are inconspicuous Landscape use: Specimen or shade tree or for naturalizing in groves History: Native range is Maine, Ontario, Michigan to Florida and Texas; introduced before 1750 Pests\Problems: Difficult to transplant because of taproot Significant Features: A most beautiful native tree in leaf – lustrous, dark green above during the growing season changing to brilliant yellow to orange to scarlet to purple colors in the fall