| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Plant Height: | 20-60 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Other: 4-6 inch pod containing white cotton like fibers and numerous small black seeds |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Pink Red White |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Winter |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Shade Tree Flowering Tree |
| Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts |
| Eating Methods: | Raw |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
