Plant Habit: | 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 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 12 to 20 feet |
Plant Spread: | 15 to 18 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
Fruit: | Other: 3 to 4 inch dry, flattened bean-like pods containing several seeds. |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
Uses: | Flowering Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Pollinators: | Bees |