The mottled exfoliating bark is especially noticeable in the winter and is reminiscent of a smooth tortoise's shell. This wase-shaped tree produces camellia-like white flowers with orange anthers and dark green leaves, which take on hues of reddish-orange-to-burgundy in the fall.
Sun: Full Sun
Zone: 5
Height: 12m
Spread: 6m
Bloom Time: Summer