Growth Form: ovoid to irregular
Crown Density: dense
Size: 6-8 feet high 3-5 foot spread
Drought Resistance: very good
Cold Hardiness: excellent
Growth Rate: rapid
Life Span: moderate
Elevational Range: to 9,500 feet
Soil Conditions: good alkaline tolerance
Possible Insect Problems: oyster shell scale
Possible Disease Problems: fireblight; fairly resistant
Wildlife Value: high: song and game birds
Seasonal Color: brilliant red-orange foliage
Miscellany: can be clipped to a hedge
 
From "Trees for Conservation: A Buyer's Guide" by Colorado State Forest Service
 
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