5-Leaf Delcova

A large tree with small palmate compound leaf 
== Desc ==
This large native tree is a very common tree. These trees are native to the entire eastern US except Florida. They are hardy to zone 3-8. A pretty uncommon leaf, this tree is unique. Little leaves are accompanied by little spines. These spines are actually very small thorns. The thorns are not sharp enough to scratch or draw blood. The 5-leaf is unique when it comes to leaves. It has compound leaves, arranged palmately. The entire leaf usually only reaches 3-5 inches long. Leaves are evergreen. Old leaves fall yellow, orange, red, purple, or pink in Summer. Flowers are small pink and or purple catkins. Flowers are in bloom from March - June. Another season begins in October - November. Flowers are small, about an inch long. They will eventually fall. The entire catkin will fall, and a drupe will soon replace it. Fruits are orange with some red mixed in. Fruits are very sweet. They are twice the size of a jelly bean. 
== Quick facts ==
60-80'+ Tallest tree was 118'
Wide or fat crown of evergreen foliage. 
Strong wood.
Fast Growing.
Palmately compound leaves
Fragrent Flowers.
Drought Intolerant. Category:Trees and Shrubs
Category:Hypo Nature
Category:Nature
Category:Delcovas