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 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 15 to 25 feet |
Plant Spread: | 15 to 25 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: New leaves are reddish bronze, maturing to dark green. |
Fruit: | Edible to birds Other: Fruits are small 1/4 inch round to oval, fleshy, yellow to orange in color. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Espalier |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Shade Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Salt tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |