Wofford Arboretum South Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 3 – 9 Height: 20 – 30 with a potential to reach 40 – 50 Spread: 20 – 30 Habit: Small, multi-stemmed, bushy shrub or single-stemmed tree with a wide spreading, flat or rounded top Light: Sun or shade Soil: Deep, rich, moist, slightly acidic soil preferable Flowers: Hanging catkin Fruit: Nut borne at the base of a 1 – 1 1/2 long, 3-lobed bract (winged nut) Landscape use: Best in naturalized situations; good street or shade tree, also used for hedges and game cover History: Native range is Nova Scotia to Minnesota, south to Florida and Texas; introduced in 1812 Pests\Problems: None; Problems: leaf spot, canker Significant Features: Trunk interesting for sculptured appearance; tolerates heavy shade and periodic flooding; smoothly ridged or knotted bark