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mosc0022 Coeur D Alene, ID(Zone 5a) Dec 04, 2005

Anyone know much about this tree or have one? I was reading a tree book, and it seemed like a great tree, but I was hoping someone might have some pictures or advice about it. I can't find it sold anywhere, either...
Thanks!

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PrairieGirlZ5 Thornton, IL Dec 05, 2005

Try this link www.extension.umn.edu

Sorry, that's not right, sadly I don't know correct way to cut & paste links. However, their cooperative extension service is in the process of developing and releasing this tree in the nursery trade.



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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Dec 05, 2005

I've also looked at this small tree. It's got good hardiness to Zone 4, foliage is nice and blooms look good. There's a comment in Dirrs Hardy Trees & Shrubs. Schumacher Seed has it: http://www.treeshrubseeds.com/catalog.asp?genus=m
I also noticed a local nursery with the plants: http://www.pirocheplants.com/ornamentalshadetrees.htm
Give it a try, Dirr says, "...unknown except in the gardens of a fortunate few."
There's pics and a description with Oregon State University: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ldplants/2plants.htm#Maac

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Dec 05, 2005

Silvery spring foliage, nice summer flowers, great bark, artistic branching, modest size, and very site-adaptable. I've seen a few here in the Midwest, and never a bad one. My own here are really too young to tell you much from first-hand cultivation.

Guy S.

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mosc0022 Coeur D Alene, ID(Zone 5a) Dec 06, 2005

Thanks for the info. Guy S, how slow growing are they?

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Dec 06, 2005

Pretty slow for me, but on a dry site.

Guy S.

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