| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: Ovoid capsules containing numerous kidney shaped seeds. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
