Zone 3-7

Extremely fast growth to 60 feet. Narrow crown spreads 15 to 20 feet. Should grow 4 to 8 feet per year. Large, maroon leaves in spring, changing to dark green with red veins. Space trees 8 feet apart, 5 feet between rows for thicker screen. Planting site should be weed free. Plant 50 feet away from drains and sewers. Long lived, 35 to 50 years. This clone is disease and insect resistant. hardy from southern Ontario to northern Georgia.