Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 25 to 30 feet |
Plant Spread: | 15 to 20 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink White |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Xeriscapic Espalier |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Pollution Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |