Wofford Arboretum Central Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 7 – 9 Height: about 16 Spread: about 8 1/2 Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed, small tree Light: Best in full sun Soil: Moist, well-drained soil preferable Flowers: 6-petaled (crinkled), dark pink clusters, 5­1/2 – 9 1/2 long by 4 – 9 1/2 wide (July – September) Fruit: 6 valved capsule, 1/2 wide persisting through winter Landscape use: Handsome specimen shrub or tree; may be used in groups and underplanted with ground covers to accent bark; may also be used for hedges, screens, and masses History: Native range is China and Korea; introduced in 1747 Pests\Problems: Pests: aphid, Florida wax scale; Problems: black spot, sooty mold, tip blight, leaf spot, root rot Significant Features: Dark green foliage turning orange to russet in autumn; chestnut brown, exfoliating cinnamon brown bark; mildew resistant