Hardiness
USDA Zones 2-7
Does not do well in warm climates
Climate Map |
Light
Full sun to partial shade |
Soil
Fairly tolerant of most soils. It likes a moist, but well drained soil best |
Water
Need regular water |
Habit
Deciduous slender tree with a pyramid shaped or spreading crown of long, drooping branches, a weeping habit. It gets up to 30-40 feet (9.14-12.19 m) tall and 15-20 feet (4.57-6.10 m) in diameter |
Flowers
Male and female flowers are in catkins on the same tree. The male catkins hang down and are about 2 in (5 cm) long. Female catkins are smaller |