| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Plant Height: | commonly 6-15 feet but can attain 30 feet |
| Plant Spread: | as wide as it is tall |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Deciduous Fragrant Other: winter leaf drop depends on zone ***** Leaves are fragrant when crushed |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White Other: cream to light yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Xeriscapic Bog gardening Espalier Topiary |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Flowering Tree Will Naturalize |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: seeds require period of dormancy & can take 2 to 3 years to germinate |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Other: suckers can be dug up |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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