Deciduous tree produces foliage that emerges red, ages to dark green, and turns orange in fall. Clusters of hot-pink flowers bloom all summer. Grown in a multi-trunk form with peeling, two-toned bark. Used as an accent, lawn tree or screen.
Plant with Mexican Heather
Green Thumb Guide
Thrives in enriched, well draining soil. Prune to thin and remove suckers in late winter. Feed with a tree and shrub fertilizer in early spring.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Green Thumb Guide
Thrives in enriched, well draining soil. Prune to thin and remove suckers in late winter. Feed with a tree and shrub fertilizer in early spring.
These characteristics apply to the North Texas area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: Texas A&M Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
