| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 20 to 30 feet (6-9m) |
| Plant Spread: | 6 to 10 feet (1.8-3m) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: 6 to 8 feet (1.8-2.4m) |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Black with a tuft of bright orange |
| Fruiting Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Over 12" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Flowering Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Birds |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong ID? by jon | May 20, 2016 11:14 AM | 6 |
| Are you certain this is Giant BOP? by plantladylin | May 5, 2019 6:54 PM | 1 |
