Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 10 to 15 feet |
Plant Spread: | 10 to 15 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: 1 inch long, woody capsules. |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Uses: | Shade Tree Flowering Tree |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |