| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 15 to 65 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds Dehiscent Other: Large globose capsules containing numerous kidney shaped seeds. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Bright yellow to yellowish-orange |
| Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
| Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Pollinators: | Other: Lemur Bats |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
