| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 12 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Dark purplish-black |
| Flowers: | Showy Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Flowering Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
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