Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Bronze, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Red

 

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Water Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

 

Location Uses

Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Street Tree

 

Special Uses

Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

This deciduous, fast-growing, moderate to large tree produces foliage about 4" long and 1.5" wide. This Sour Gum is one of the most consistent to color in the fall, turning a deep red.

Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halfway with native soil and water. 5. Finish back filling hole, build basin and water.