Discoveredat Forestfarm this slow-growing deciduous tree, broadly conical, has a tropicalesqueand blousy visage withcream variegationcreating delightful variations on each 10 inch leaf. Its upright, conical, white floral racemes, in late spring, are likewise pretty and pale. Adark, coniferous background would show it off to its best advantage and give it some needed shade.

Mature size: 15- 20 ft tall in 10 years. Eventually 30-50 feet tall

Minimum temperature: -30F