Wofford Arboretum South Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 5 – 8 Height: 10 – 15 Spread: 8 – 10 Habit: Upright, vase-shaped form Light: Partial shade Soil: Well-drained, moist soil with high organic matter Flowers: Small, red to purple; May – June Fruit: 1/2 – 3/4 long, red winged fruit Beautiful tree for small gardens and terraces, gives an artistic touch to small landscape areas; many varieties useful as specimen trees or accent plants in borders and Landscape use: Beautiful tree for small gardens and terraces, gives an artistic touch to small landscape areas; many varieties useful as specimen trees or accent plants in borders and rock gardens History: Native range is Japan, China, and Korea; introduced to England in 1820; long cultivated by the Japanese Pests\Problems: Very few; botrytis in high humidity Significant Features: Rich green summer foliage that turns brilliant gold to orange to orange-red in the fall