Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 6-8' as bush; to 15' as standard form |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 8' |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Flowering Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: all parts of plant are poisonous |
Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: they will germinate much faster if you scarify & soak them overnight but it is not required |
Awards and Recognitions: | Texas Superstar® |
piksihk | On February 28, 2016 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) |
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