Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry 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 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6-8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6-8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Yellow maturing to orange and red. |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Flowering Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Pollution Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |