CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 3a

Plant Max Zone: 8b

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade

Water / Rainfall: Low, Average

Soil Quality: Poor, Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Early Summer, Summer

Flower Color: White

Berry / Fruit Color: Black

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Yellow

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium, High

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Medium

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: High

Poor Soil Tolerance: Clay Soils, Rocky Soils, , Alkaline Soils (high PH)

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 50' - 75'

Width: 30' - 50'

Growth Rate: Slow, Medium

Service Life: Tree: Service life varies

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: N.A.

Yearly Trimming Tips: Tree: No Trimming Needed / Trim as Needed When Mature / Lower Branches.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3

Best Side of House: Large Tree; Best in Open Areas

Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Severe Drought

Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Long Blooming Season, Large Tropical Foliage / Flowers

Special Landscape Uses: Naturalizing

Possible Pest Problems: Occasional Problems

Plant Limitations: Messy; Fruits / Twigs / Leaf Litter, May be Poisonous