| General Description | Often grows as a multi-stemmed tree with foliage that changes from pink-purple on emergence to blue green and then a range of scarlets and yellows in autumn. Changing leaves emit a strong, spicy scent of burnt sugar or caramel (fallen leaves emit no noticeable odour). |
| Landscape | Can be pruned to form an elegant shade tree, a single specimen tree, or planted in groups for beautiful colour effects as colours vary between individuals. |
| Propagation | Sow seed under glass as soon as possible after ripening. May also be propagated through 15 cm basal cuttings in late spring/early summer in a humid, shaded, closed case with gentle bottom heat. |
| Cultivation | A moist, humus-rich, woodland soil is ideal. Colour in the autumn tends to be more vibrant in acidic soils. |
| Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. Foliage may scorch in hot, dry and/or windy conditions. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Deeply furrowed bark. |
| Flower Description | This is a dioecious tree (male and female flowers on separate trees). Male flowers are red, female flowers are green. |
| Fruit Description | Woody pod-like follicles with many small, flattened, winged seeds. |
