Fertilize in spring before leaves emerge. Pruning is best kept at a minimum, but if needed should be done in late fall to mid-winter. Spring or summer pruning often results in significant sap flow.

Low maintenance, mulch helps retain soil moisture and keeps roots cool.

Slow Growth -- Tolerates Rabbits & Black Walnut

New foliage may scorch in full sun locations in hot summer areas, particularly if soils are not kept consistently moist.

Fertilize in spring before leaves emerge. Pruning is best kept at a minimum, but if needed should be done in late fall to mid-winter. Spring or summer pruning often results in significant sap flow.

Low maintenance, mulch helps retain soil moisture and keeps roots cool. Protect from strong winds.

Moderate Growth -- Tolerates Rabbits & Black Walnut

New foliage may scorch in full sun locations in hot summer areas, particularly if soils are not kept consistently moist.

Shelter from hot afternoon sun and drying winds.

Prune in winter.  Apply fertilizer before new growth appears in spring.

Round growth habit, moderate growth. Showy, colorful leaf. Tolerates rabbits and black walnut.

Pruning is best kept at a minimum, but if needed should be done in late fall to mid-winter.

Spring or summer pruning often results in significant sap flow.

Low maintenance. Colorful leaf.

Tolerates Rabbits & Black Walnut

Fertilize in spring before leaves emerge. Pruning is best kept at a minimum, but if needed should be done in late fall to mid-winter. Spring or summer pruning often results in significant sap flow.

Low maintenance, mulch helps retain soil moisture and keeps roots cool. Protect from strong winds.

Slow Growth -- Tolerates Rabbits & Black Walnut

New foliage may scorch in full sun locations in hot summer areas, particularly if soils are not kept consistently moist.

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system.

Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

Pruning time: Winter

Best color in partial shade but can tolerate full sun - Avoid pruning in spring.

Fertilize in spring before leaves emerge. Pruning is best kept at a minimum, but if needed should be done in late fall to mid-winter. Spring or summer pruning often results in significant sap flow.

Low maintenance, mulch helps retain soil moisture and keeps roots cool. Protect from strong winds. 7' to 8' tall in 10 years.

Slow Growth -- Tolerates Rabbits & Black Walnut

New foliage may scorch in full sun locations in hot summer areas, particularly if soils are not kept consistently moist.

Fertilize in spring before leaves emerge. Pruning is best kept at a minimum, but if needed should be done in late fall to mid-winter. Spring or summer pruning often results in significant sap flow.

Low maintenance, mulch helps retain soil moisture and keeps roots cool. Protect from strong winds. 7' to 8' tall in 10 years.

Slow Growth -- Tolerates Rabbits & Black Walnut

New foliage may scorch in full sun locations in hot summer areas, particularly if soils are not kept consistently moist.