| Description | This bold landscape tree creates dense shade with its large, deeply lobed leaves. The maroon-purple foliage makes a distinctive and dramatic statement alongside green-leafed conifers. Foliage develops a reddish-bronze color in the fall. An excellent lawn or park tree. Slower growing than others of its species. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Design Ideas | Great choice for a large shade tree in front of a large homesite or to shelter a more modest backyard. Best sized for boulevard and median plantings, public parks and institutional landscapes. Naturalizes well into coniferous woodland settings. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Foliage Fall Color |
Yellow |
| Care Instructions | Provide average, well-drained soil. Best color in full sun, tolerates light shade. Water deeply and regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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