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) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 40 to 60 feet |
Plant Spread: | 20 to 30 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Light green, maturing to red. Fruit is highly toxic. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Uses: | Shade Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous Other: Fruit contains oxalic acid and is highly toxic. Contact with bark may cause severe dermatitis and burning in some individuals. |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious Monocarpic |