Zone: 5-7
Height: 4-6' tall x 5-7' spread
Light Needs: Full sun to part shade
Colorful deciduous shrub which thrives in moist, fertile well drained soils and features yellowish flowers in small catkins in Spring. New foliage emerges pink in spring, maturing to variegated shades of pink, creamy white and green. Narrow, lance-shaped leaves (to 4” long) are particularly attractive in spring to early summer, but gradually fade to mostly green as summer progresses. Stems turn red in fall providing excellent winter interest. All stems turn red in warm winter climates. Trunk does not turn red but remains gray. Tolerates erosion, wet Soil, and Black Walnut. Best to prune in late winter to early spring. Many gardeners prune stems back in late winter each year to encourage more vigorous growth and to control plant size. However, minimal pruning works well if a large wild shrub with arching branches is desired.
Category: Shrubs
