| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | 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 9b |
| Plant Height: | 5 - 15 feet or more |
| Plant Spread: | 6 - 10 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Other: Leathery capsule |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous Other: Seeds and young fruit are poisonous if ingested. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
