Small, sometimes multi-stemmed tree with a rather irregular, vase-shaped crown, to about 8 m tall but usually shorter. The old bark flakes off in thin plates, revealing the underlying bark. This varies from light brown to a deep cinnamon brown, giving rise to an attractive pattern of brown-grey and pinkish brown hues. The leaves are yellow-green on emerging, turning dark green in summer. The flowers are grouped in large terminal panicles. They are conspicuous for their heavily undulate petals. The flower colour naturally varies between white, pink and purplish red. The autumn colour of white-blossoming trees is usually yellow. Trees that blossom pink or purplish red have orange, red or purple autumn colours. Has few demands as to soil but prefers a sunny, sheltered position. Tolerates drought.
Clear stem tree
Multi-stem tree
clay soil
loamy soil
sandy soil
tolerates paving
suitable for dry soil
vase-shaped
3rd size, smaller than 6 metres
half-open crown
green
pink
July
average growing
Conspicuous bloom
all species
Attractive autumn colour
valuable for bees (honey plant)
non-toxic (usually)
Capricious growing
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