Mayday, 5 gal, Sweetheart

Canadian introduction from Saskatchewan. Dwarf, upright, uniform structure of mayday. Foliage is purple-red with long racemes of true-pink blooms in spring. Tiny black ornamental berries in fall.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Tree
Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded
Mature Height: 5 - 6m (16 - 20ft.)
Mature Spread: 4 - 5m (12 - 16ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Birds, Attractive Foliage

Ornamental Features

Foliage Colour: Green with hints of burgundy

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune broken or damaged limbs.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Performs best in a moist, well-drained soil.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.