Sun Needs:
- Full sun to partial shade.
- Best flowering in full sun.
- Tolerates light shade, especially in hotter climates.
Bloom Time:
- Early to mid-spring
- Clusters of small, pea-like pink to magenta flowers appear on bare branches
Size:
Height: 20 to 30 feet
Width: 25 to 35 feet
Attributes:
- Showy pink to magenta spring flowers
- Heart-shaped leaves with golden fall color
- Attractive branching structure and rounded crown
- Supports early-season pollinators
- Native to eastern and central North America
Care Tips:
- Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Tolerates a range of soil types, including clay
- Water regularly during establishment
- Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
- Prune after flowering to shape or remove dead wood
Pest Watch:
- Generally pest-resistant
- Monitor for canker, verticillium wilt, and leaf spot
- Avoid overwatering and poor drainage to prevent root issues
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