CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 4b

Plant Max Zone: 9a

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Average, High

Soil Quality: Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Spring, Late Summer

Flower Color: Reddish Purple, Maroon

Berry / Fruit Color: Insignificant

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Green, Yellow, Brown-Beige

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low, Medium

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: Low

Poor Soil Tolerance: No Extreme Soils

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 8' - 12'

Width: 8' - 12'

Growth Rate: Medium

Service Life: Extremely long: over 20 years

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: Low

Yearly Trimming Tips: Selectively Prune into Small Tree Shape over Period of Many Years.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3, Small Grouping of 3-5

Best Side of House: East Exposure, North Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: None

Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Rot Resistant / Strong Wood Tree, Large Tropical Foliage / Flowers, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Occasional Problems

Plant Limitations: Needs Regular Irrigation, Susceptible to Juglone / Black Walnut, Susceptible to Late Spring Frosts