Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Plant Height: | 8 to 25 feet |
Fruit: | Other: Small nut covered in reddish-brown hairs. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Red Other: Flower color is variable, cream, pink or red. |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 2 to 3 weeks Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow, covering with a light layer of soil. |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |