Outstanding Features:
Excellent red-orange fall coloration. Attractive exfoliating buff colored bark adds winter interest.

Description:
Height: 25-30'
Width: 20-25'
Hardiness Zone: 3b

An excellent but little known small tree with upright spreading to rounded crown. The medium green trifoliate leaves remain in very good condition throughout the season and turn a vivid orange-red in the fall. The attractive exfoliating, buff colored bark on the trunk of young trees adds to the winter interest. This Asiatic tree has a wide native range, growing up to the equivalent of USDA zone 3 in northern China.

Requirements and Culture:
Requires a well drained soil. Full sun or partial shade. Avoid alkaline soil. Keep well watered during establishment.

Limitations:
Not tolerant of poorly drained soils. Not readily available.

Photo Credit: 1, 2, & 3 MLA.

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