| 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 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 15 to 25 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 10 to 20 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Other: Green turning yellow to bronze in fall. |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: 2 to 3 inch reddish-green pod containing pink, red, or orange seeds. |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Sometimes tinged pink |
| Bloom Size: | 5"-6" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Flowering Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Beetles |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| Child plants: | one child plant |
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