ZONE:
5
COLOUR:
Yellow
HEIGHT:
15-18 m
SPREAD:
10-12 m
ZONE:
5
COLOUR:
Yellow
HEIGHT:
15-18 m
SPREAD:
10-12 m
An excellent ornamental shade tree with brilliant fall colour, suitable for a wide range of locations, including typically wetter areas. Shows best fall colour in a slightly acidic soil.
The common name refers to the "gum" which seeps from bark wounds. This gum has historically been used for a variety of purposes, including chewing gum, incense, perfumes, folk medicines and flavourings.
'Moraine' is purportedly hardier than the species.