Does well in almost any well drained location in full sun. Growing to a height of 20 m., this tree requires moist well drained soil in full sun. Adapts well to any well drained soil in full sun. Responds well to pruning. For good moist soils in sun to part shade.
Leaves emerge reddish purple turning dark green.
Early spring flowers reddish in bud opening rosy pink. One of the most beautiful N.American native trees. A wonderful tree for all seasons. Leaves emerge purplish red, becoming dark blue green in summer, colouring to gold, apricot tones in fall, and even leafless branches are a lovely sight. Colouring fall foliage emits a spicy fragrance.