Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

Violet

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

n/a

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Lawn

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

This beautiful deciduous tree reaches 40' tall and 30' wide quickly. It tolerates heat and air pollution. Flowers are large, showy, fragrant, lavender, bell shaped or trumpet shaped. Leaves are light green and hairy, up to 1' long. Because it grows so fast, wood tends to be brittle. Flowers bloom in spring. Create a water ring around tree til it is established. Mulch heavily around tree to conserve water.

Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halfway with native soil and water. 5. Finish back filling hole, build basin and water.