Large flowers surrounded by white bracts appear on bare branches in spring, followed by red fruit that attracts birds. Deciduous tree with a flat-topped, pyramidal growth habit has dark green, ovate leaves that turn red in fall.
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Green Thumb Guide
Flourishes in well draining, acidic, enriched soil. Prune to maintain desired size from late winter. Feed with a tree and shrub fertilizer in spring before new growth appears. Mulch to protect roots from elements.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Green Thumb Guide
Flourishes in well draining, acidic, enriched soil. Prune to maintain desired size from late winter. Feed with a tree and shrub fertilizer in spring before new growth appears. Mulch to protect roots from elements.
These characteristics apply to the North Texas area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: Texas A&M Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
