Plant Habit: | 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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Plant Height: | 15 to 20 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Showy |
Fruiting Time: | Fall Late fall or early winter |
Flowers: | Showy |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Houseplant |
Uses: | Shade Tree |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxylates and are toxic if ingested. Sap can cause contact dermatitis in some individuals. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |