Extraordinary for it’s shedding bark, which can range from tan to creamy white to parchment white. It’s a vigorous grower than can tolerate wet, poorly drained soils, but can do equally well in upland soils. Native species. Can be used as a specimen or planted in groups around a bed or water feature.
Mature Height: 40′-50′
Mature Spread: 30′-35′
Zone: 4
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference: Tolerant to a wide variety of soils, but prefers loamy, moist, well drained soils.
Nurseryman’s Notes: A native tree with beautiful bark and good fall color. Fast growing (24″ to 36″+ per year) with yellow to golden fall color. Few pest or disease problems and tolerant of tough, clay soils and wetter soils.
Charlotte Creek Nursery 