| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Fruit: | Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Flower Color: | Mauve |
| Flower Size: | Over 12" |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
| Uses: | Flowering Tree |
| Edible Parts: | Bark |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Stratify seeds |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
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