USDA
plant hardiness zones: 6,
7, 8, 9
(Considered root hardy in zone 7).
Sunset plant hardiness
zones: 7-10,
12-14, 18-21, 25-31
Mature height:
10'-20'
Best known for its:
showy vibrant blood red
flowers, 3 weeks later than most cultivars, one
of the hardiest specimens.
Plant family + type:
Lythraceae - large deciduous
summer flowering tree
Origin:
Orig. in 1952 and Intro.
in 1956 by Durant Nursery.
Mildew resistance:
high
Growth habit:
decidious, upright, multi-stemmed
Flower color:
blood red
Foliage:
dark green
Bark: grayish-brown,
exfoliating
Autumn foliage color:
yellow-orange
Blooming period:
summer, autumn (July - September)
Preferences:
full sun, well-drained soils,
good air circulation, soil pH: 5.0-6.5
Excellent choice
for: specimen,
Flowering accent tree, avenue plantings, groves
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