Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 20 to 82 feet |
Fruit: | Other: 1/2 inch round drupes, green maturing to purple-black; each containing two seeds |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Other: Greenish-white to cream |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
Uses: | Erosion control Shade Tree Useful for timber production |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |