Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Plant Height: | 15 to 20 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 10 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Other: Deep purplish-pink |
Bloom Size: | 5"-6" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Flowering Tree Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Pollution Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PBR |
Child plants: | one child plant |
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