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.
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.