Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
Uses: | Shade Tree |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
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