Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 288.
Sunset®: 1-21
Heat Tolerance: Does better with late afternoon shade in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Eastern USA
Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, 10 to 30 feet tall (3-9 m), up to 30 feet in spread; ovate to oblong leaves, 2 to 4 inches long (5-10 cm); new leaves are hairy
Watering Needs: Moderate water
Propagation: Graft
Propagation: Cutting or occasionally seed, grafting/budding
- by softwood stem tip cuttings, in late spring. Apply IBA TALC 8000 PPM. Use intermittent mist. Root in 8-10 weeks.
- by 'T' grafts, in late summer. Stake buds from the time they are 12 to 24 inches high.
- by seeds, in spring. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need stratify 40F 2-3mo..
'Charlotte' is a cultivar with double pink flowers.
Blooming Habits:
Pink, heavily scented flowers, often fading to white, in mid spring
Fruiting Habits:
The greenish fruits, 1 to 1.2 inches in diameter (2.5-3 cm) ripening in summer. They can create a litter problem, or be used for jellies.
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