| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4b |
| Leaves: | Glaucous |
| Flowers: | Showy Other |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
| Ploidy: | Diploid |