Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | 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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Plant Height: | 20 - 32 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
Uses: | Shade Tree Flowering Tree |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 7 - 14 days |