Wofford Arboretum Central Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 5 – 8 Height: 40 – 45 Spread: 20 – 25 Habit: Pyramidal to broad pyramidal in outline Light: Full Sun Soil: Very adaptable to different soils Flowers: white; 3/8 – 3/4 across; borne in clusters; spring flowering period Fruit: small, round, 1/2 across; not ornamental Landscape use: Good lawn tree; good color impact in spring; has been used for mass plantings History: Selected in 1969 by William T. Straw, Carlisle Nursery, Independence, KY Pests\Problems: susceptible to fireblight Significant Features: Tolerates dryness; white spring flowers; fast growth rate