In the wild grows in North America. 2-5 m high tree with densely hairy shoots, leaf and inflorescence axes. The leaves are oddly tufted, slightly reminiscent of mountain ash leaves. At the sites of injury, a thick, yellowish milk is released. Up to 20 cm long inflorescences at the ends of the shoots. Winter-hardy, light-requiring plant. grows better in moderately moist to calcareous soils. Spreads by rootstocks. In autumn, the leaves paint in bright shades, very decorative.
