Oh yes, we actually keep it trimmed to just below the gutter. It's huge!
It's a Sasanqua - plantation pink - fall bloomer - beautiful pink blooms.
Sharon, did you by any chance have it in full sun? Mine gets more shade than sun.
I'm pretty sure I posted blooms in the db but probably not the whole thing. It's trunk is about 8". It's 12 or 13 years old.