Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP17,161 (2006) |