Description
Small, upright, broad, deciduous ornamental tree (H 4-8 m, W 5-6 m). Crown broadly dome-shaped. Branches open to slightly hanging. Leaves lanceolate (10-16 cm), at first brown-red, later dark green, autumn colour yellow, orange to red. Flowers simple (2 cm), flower buds pink, open flowers light pink to white. Flowering period: April-May. Fruits absent. Attracts butterflies, bees and birds. Requires light, deep, always moderately moist, but well-drained soils.