Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 7
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Mature Height: | 35-60 Feet |
Features: | Crisp, green foliage. |
Culture: | Full sun to light shade; best growth occurs in moist to wet soils. |
Cultivars: | 'Imperialis' and 'Laciniata' are both cut-leaf varieties, but are not widely available. |
Mature Form: | Oval to pyramidal, often multi-trunked |
Native To: | Europe and western Asia |
Soil Conditions: |
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet
|
Tolerance: |
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
|
Uses: |
Massing
Patio
Screen
Shade
Specimen
Street
Wind Break
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Foliage Color: |
Green |
Fall Foliage Color: |
Green |
Additional Notes: | A good choice for wet sites; this species is also tolerant of infertile soils since it can fix nitrogen into the soil. |