| Plant Habit: | Shrub 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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 8 - 12 feet but can reach 15 - 20 feet in ideal conditions. |
| Plant Spread: | 8 - 12 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Other: 3 to 6 inch long, cylindrical pods containing small brown seeds, embedded in red pulp. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink White Other: Blooms emerge white, aging to violet-pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
