| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | 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 8b |
| Plant Height: | 8-10 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 6-8 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous Broadleaf Other: Foliage turns golden yellow in fall |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Orange |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Erosion control |
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