Red or yellow spring flowers in upright clusters. Moist, well-drained limey soils. The impact of these flowering understory trees is best when they are planted in groups.
Leaves consist of five glossy leaflets, which drop from the tree toward the end of the summer.
Well drained limey soil. This is a good understory or patio tree in areas with limestone soils. It is hard to Dallas, but needs a warm wall in the winter. Plant it where it can get afternoon shade in the summer. The charming leaves are light green with two leaflets that connect in the middle, resembling butterfly wings.