| 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) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 15-20 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 8-10 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Broadleaf Other: Glossy upper surface, with rusty-brown reverse; may be somewhat deciduous during harsh winters. |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Espalier |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Shade Tree Flowering Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Fire Resistant Humidity tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
| Pollinators: | Beetles |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| wilmarosebud | On July 16, 2018 | Bloomed |
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