| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 8 feet, possibly 10 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
| Fruit: | Other: Small woody capsules |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Flowering Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
