Suckering eastern North American small tree with velvety young stems suggesting deer antlers, pinnate leaves turning brilliant orange and scarlet in autumn, and persistent red fuzzy fruit clusters through winter.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 3–8 | −40 °C to −6.7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 3–8 | −34 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–6 | −10 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Brilliant scarlet and orange autumn colour, holding into November in many climates — among the most reliable autumn-colouring small trees
- WARNING: Listed INVASIVE outside its native eastern North American range, including parts of Europe and the UK — spreads aggressively by suckers, do not plant where unwanted thickets cannot be tolerated
- Female trees carry persistent fuzzy red fruit cones through winter — a strong cold-season feature
- Cultivar ‘Tiger Eyes’ is much less vigorous and a safer choice in smaller gardens
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