One of the first trees to bloom in the springtime.

Hardiness & Size

• Zones: Thrives in USDA Zones 4–9

• Size: Reaches a compact maturity of 8 to 10 feet tall and wide

• Growth Habit: Can be grown as a multi-stemmed shrub or trained into a single-trunk small tree 

Blooms & Foliage

• Flowers: Fragrant, fuchsia-to-purple flowers with light pink interiors emerge in early to mid-spring, just before the foliage. It may experience sporadic lighter blooms in the summer.

• Leaves: Lush green leaves appear after the flowers bloom, turning golden-yellow or coppery-bronze in the fall.

Care & Growing Tips

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.

• Soil: Thrives in rich, slightly acidic, and well-drained soil. It needs consistent moisture but does not tolerate standing water.

• Planting: Best planted in the late fall, winter, or early spring when the plant is dormant.