Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | 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 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Magenta pink to lilac-purple |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Flowering Tree |
Dynamic Accumulator: | Nitrogen fixer |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
aspenhill | On June 20, 2014 | Obtained plant Behnke Nursery - qty 1 |
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