Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Fruiting Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Summer Other |
Flowers: | Other |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color |
Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Late summer or early fall Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Edible Parts: | Leaves Flowers |
Eating Methods: | Tea |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets |
Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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