| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 35 feet |
| Leaves: | Other: Drought deciduous |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: Large, reddish-brown, flat pods |
| Fruiting Time: | Late winter or early spring Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Flowers: | Showy Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
| Uses: | Erosion control Flowering Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
