Soil type: clay, loam, sand

Sun exposure: Full sun, partial sun

Mature height: 30’ to 50’

Benefits: birds, pollinators

Description: The selling point for this tree is two fold, its value to wildlife and its fall color show. The fall foliage comes in a range of shades from yellow, orange, bright red, purple or scarlet that may appear on the same branch, Birds enjoy the tree’s bluish- black fruit. In winter, the bark of this tree brings winter interest with its alligator-like scales. An excellent street tree with an ability to handle drought and poor soil.