Wofford Arboretum South Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 4 – 8 Height: 20 – 40 Spread: 15 – 30 Habit: Small single-stemmed tree or large multi-stemmed shrub with an oval-rounded head of upright, ascending branches Light: Full sun Soil: Well-drained, loamy, slightly acidic soil preferable Flowers: Before the leaves in March – April with crimson stamens; easily overlooked Fruit: Bright brown, 2-valved capsule Landscape use: One of the best small-specimen trees; excellent small lawn or street tree History: Native range is Iran; cultivated in 1840; one genus named after F.W. Parrot, German naturalist and traveler Pests\Problems: Pest resistant; reddish-purple changing to lustrous medium to dark green during summer and developing brilliant yellow to orange to scarlet fall color Significant Features: None