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'-15'
Best known for its:
Rich watermelon flowers
and dark green foliage.
Plant family + type:
Lythraceae - medium deciduous
summer flowering tree
Origin:
Orig. Howell Nurs., Knoxville,
TN, 1927.
Mildew resistance:
high
Growth habit:
Deciduous, upright
Flower color:
watermelon
pink
Foliage:
dark green
Bark: grayish-brown
Autumn foliage color:
N/A
Blooming period:
summer, autumn
Preferences:
full sun, well-drained soils,
good air circulation, soil pH: 5.0-6.5
Excellent choice
for: specimen,
flowering accent tree, screening, groves
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