Elegant tree perfect in parks and gardens. It has spectacular autumn foliage which includes orange, pink and red tones. Bonsai.
Deciduous tree 8-12 m. Slow growing. The bark is bright, smooth and cinnamon-colour. In spring, the leaves are dark green above and greenish-blue beneath.
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| Flowering |
| Average germination (%) | 30 |
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| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Foliage color | Autumn |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Bonsai, City garden, Gardening, Specimen |
| Seeds per gram | 5 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
| Soil - Type | Deep, Loam |
| Stratification | Yes |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Full shade |
Soak the seeds in cool water for 72 hours and stratify in cold for 6-8 months before the sowing in spring.
It needs humid, deep, fertile and well-drained soils.
It is admired for its decorative exfoliating bark which occurs on its trunk and branches for a long period. Moreover its colours in autumn are really showy.

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !