An outstanding selection introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum in 1966 as a result of the work of Dr. Donald Egolf.  Upright habit when young, then more rounded with age.  A superior cultivar featuring both ornamental foliage and floral displays. Leaves emerge fine textured, velvety, and maroon, later turning green but retaining a moroon tinge.  This makes a vivid contrast for the new foliage which continues to emerge maroon.  Showy maroon buds open in May to pinwheel-type creamy-white flowers with a pink tinge and purple anthers.  The inflorescence, when opened, has a dainty, airy appearance that we like to think of as having a Milky Way effect.  Red fruit is sparse.  Fall color is red.  A must have plant as a specimen or in mass plantings.  Zone 4