Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Plant Height: | 15 to 20 feet |
Plant Spread: | 10 to 15 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: 1/2 inch shiny bright red cherry |
Fruiting Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Flowers are pendant, bell shaped and deep rose to magenta pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Shade Tree |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: need to be kept in fridge with damp medium for couple months Scarify seeds: remove the hard seed outer shell Suitable for wintersowing Can handle transplanting |
Pollinators: | Birds Bees Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Not suitable for containers |
WebTucker | On February 14, 2023 | Bloomed |