| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 20 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Inconspicuous yellow flowers surrounded by bright red bracts. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Flowering Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
