Wofford Arboretum South Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 4 – 8 Height: 50 – 80 Spread: Comparable to height Habit: In youth: pyramidal; At maturity: rounded to broad-rounded outline with massive wide-spreading branches Light: Full sun or partial shade Soil: Loamy, deep, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil preferable Flowers: Greenish-yellow petals, 2 – 3 long in 2 sets of 3 Fruit: 2 – 3 long, pinkish-red, aggregate of follicles; looks like a small cucumber Landscape use: Excellent tree for large properties, parks, estates, golf courses, and naturalized areas History: Native range is New York to Georgia, west to Illinois and Arkansas; introduced in 1736 Pests\Problems: Essentially problem-free Significant Features: Cucumber-like cluster of fruit; large, fleshy, green leaves