| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 10 to 15 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 10 to 15 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds Other: 3 to 4 inch dry, flattened bean-like pods containing several seeds. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Rose-purple |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
| Uses: | Flowering Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
