This means that they are kidney shaped with a notch in the apex. More simply stated, the leaves look almost bilobed. Leaves are approximately 3 inches in length, green in summer and turn yellow to red in fall. Half inch flowers are borne in axils of leaves, before foliage, and are red to magenta in color. Showy in flower.
Plant is hardy to half hardy.
Prefers well drained but rich soils. Will withstand drought conditions but needs occasional water in summer. Used in the landscape as a specimen, accent, background, preferred street tree for wide parkways. Good plant during all seasons. Needs some cold temperatures below freezing for best flowering.