Shrubs Trees
A species of deciduous shrub or tree, reaching a height of 11m in ideal conditions, with oblong-shaped, bright coppery-red foliage in spring, becoming glossy green, and attractive, fissured reddish-brown bark. Panicles of creamy flowers appear in summer followed by large, green seed pods. Generally grown as an ornamental specimen shrub or tree in botanical gardens. Best grown in milder, coastal parts of the UK or in sheltered gardens
Position
Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam
Max Height
8-12 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres