Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Bright red buds that open to soft pink flowers. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant are toxic if ingested. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
Pollinators: | Bumblebees |