A medium to large tree with an upright, oval crown. Lush green leaves turn attractive shades of yellow and gold in the fall. In maturity, it has distinctive white bark that characteristically peels and curls. The sapling bark is a cherry brown coloration and is speckled with lenticils. Please note, it can take years to transition from the youthful brown bark to the characteristic white bark. Naturally, it prefers moist, cool areas but it can tolerate drier locations if properly mulched and cared for.

Height : 50-75 feet Spread : 20-50 feet

Light : Full sun to shade Water : Dry-medium to moist

Soil : Sand, loam Zone : 2-6

Growth Rate : Medium to fast

Larval Host Plant : Tiger swallowtail butterfly, morning cloak, commas and other butterfly species