| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 10 - 12 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 6 - 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
| Uses: | Shade Tree Flowering Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: 27303 |
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