Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic Dry 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 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | To 40 feet or more |
Plant Spread: | 10 feet to 20 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Variable in color, shape and size. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Pink Red Yellow Bi-Color: Yellow/Orange Other: Cream |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Flowering Tree Dried Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |