| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 15 feet (3.5-4.5 m) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Silvery-green. |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Bunches of silvery to bluish-green; maturing to pale yellow when ripe. Bright white flesh is said to have the taste of vanilla custard or vanilla ice cream. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep Burgundy-Red. |
| Flower Time: | Summer Other: Seasonal. Bloom can occur in any season depending on size of plant and climate. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Shade Tree |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit Flowers |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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