| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 15-25 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Other: Dry, semi-woody capsule. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Flowering Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
