A native tree with strong landscape value and excellent long-term performance. Upright, arching branches with a rounded, spreading crown Bark develops corky ridges, tan when young, turning gray at maturity Simple ovate leaves, with serrated margins, are light green in the summer Foliage turns a bright yellow in the fall A hardy shade tree tolerating a wide range of soil conditions Greenish flowers produce round fleshy berry-like deep purple drupes Commonly used for naturalizing, specimen Grows best in partial shade to shade
