- Family :
- Cesalpiniaceae
- Origin :
- Indigenous
- Hardiness :
- 4b
- Exposition :
- Full sun
- Height at maturity :
- 20 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 15 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- 9m
- Tree size :
- Large
- Crown shape :
- Ovoid and wide; Large gnarled branches, not very branched.
- Roots :
- Deep, taproot
- Growth rate :
- Fast
- Soil and moisture :
- Deep and cool, adapts to various types of soil; Medium moist; Neutral pH, slightly alkaline to alkaline.
- Tolerance to road salt :
- High
- Tolerance to pollution :
- High
- Tolerance to salt spray :
- High
- Tolerance to compacting :
- Medium
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Rarely affected by disease and pest insects.
- Special comments :
- Dioecious tree: male and female flowers on separate feet; Hardy, low maintenance, indigenous to Southern Ontario; Adapts well to urban conditions.
