A four-season native shrub featuring dramatic oak-shaped leaves, showy summer flowers, colorful fall foliage and attractive exfoliating bark in winter.
Dimensions: 6–8 feet tall, 6–8 feet wide
Water Use: Medium. Benefits from regular moisture, especially during hot weather.
Light Requirement: Thrives in partial shade and tolerates full sun with adequate moisture.
Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter.
Ornamental Use: Outstanding specimen shrub for shade gardens, woodland borders and foundation plantings.
Wildlife: Flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Dense branching provides cover for birds and small animals.