| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: Bright red buds that open to soft pink flowers. |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant are toxic if ingested. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Pollinators: | Bumblebees |
