Sun Needs:
- Full sun to partial shade
- Best foliage color and flowering in full sun
- Tolerates some shade but may lose intensity of leaf color
Bloom Time:
- Early to mid-spring
- Light pink to pale white flowers appear before or with the leaves
- Flowers are fragrant and attract pollinators
Size:
Height: 6 to 10 feet tall
Width: 5 to 8 feet wide
Attributes:
- Deep reddish-purple foliage throughout the growing season
- Fragrant pink spring flowers
- Small, dark purple fruits may follow flowers (attractive to birds)
- Compact, rounded form
- Provides strong color contrast in mixed plantings
Care Tips:
- Plant in well-drained soil; adaptable to a range of soil types
- Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first year
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood
- Monitor for pests like aphids, borers, and fungal leaf spot
- May be short-lived (10–15 years) but offers high ornamental value
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