| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 12 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 6 to 12 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Fruiting Time: | Fall Year Round |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
| Pollinators: | Bees Various insects |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Monoecious |
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