Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Plant Height: | 15 to 25 feet |
Plant Spread: | 10 to 18 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Fruiting Time: | Spring |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Pink and white Other: White inner petals with purplish-pink on reverse |
Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Flowering Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
SkirtGardener | On May 12, 2020 | Obtained plant |
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