Wofford Arboretum South Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 4 – 9 Height: 50 – 60 with a maximum of 100 Spread: 25 – 35 Habit: Tapering trunk and a regular, open, oval head of slender, contorted branches Light: Full sun or partial shade Soil: Found in well-drained to dry, fairly rich soils Flowers: Inconspicuous, yellow Fruit: 3/4– 1 1/4 diameter nut Landscape use: Handsome and ornamental specimen tree, valuable for parks, estates and large properties, makes a nice sheared hedge History: Native range is Newfoundland to Manitoba, south to Georgia, Illinois and Iowa; introduced about 1705 Pests\Problems: None serious Significant Features: Important timber tree; strong, hard wood is used for tool handles and fuel; beautiful color in autumn