Sun Needs:
- Full sun
- Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
- Best flowering and form in open, sunny locations
Bloom Time:
- Early spring
- Profuse, pale pink to white flowers bloom before or with leaf emergence
- Lightly fragrant and highly attractive to pollinators
Size:
Height: 25 to 40 feet tall
Width: 25 to 40 feet wide
Attributes:
- Spectacular spring bloom display
- Graceful, rounded to spreading canopy
- Light green foliage turns yellow in fall
- May produce small, dark fruits (not typically ornamental)
- Short-lived (15–25 years), but high ornamental value
- Popular in parks, streetscapes, and large gardens
Care Tips:
- Plant in well-drained, fertile soil
- Water regularly during dry periods, especially when young
- Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
- Prune after flowering to shape and remove dead or crossing branches
- Monitor for pests like aphids, borers, and fungal leaf spot
- Avoid planting in poorly drained or compacted soils
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