- Family :
- Sapindaceae
- Origin :
- Native
- Hardiness :
- 3a
- Exposition :
- Full sun or partial shade
- Height at maturity :
- 20 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 15 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- 10 m
- Tree size :
- Large
- Crown shape :
- Pyramidal; becoming oval at maturity
- Roots :
- Surface roots; Non invasive.
- Growth rate :
- Medium
- Soil and moisture :
- Adapts to all types of consistent soil but prefers moist soil. Avoid calcareous soils, prefer a clayey texture and an acidic pH. Tolerates temporary flooding
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to pollution :
- Low
- Tolerance to salt spray :
- Low
- Tolerance to compacting :
- Average
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Rarely affected by diseases, pests and insects; Vulnerable to chlorosis, caused by a magnesium deficiency.
- Special comments :
- The foliage, green in summer, takes on a spectacular red color in autumn. The colors are even more intense in moist soil. To plant alone, in rows or for naturalization; suitable for wetlands and natural environments
