Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Red

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Patio

 

Special Uses

Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Large deciduous shrub or small tree grows to 8' x 6'. Showy orange to red flowers appear in the spring. Flowers attract hummingbirds. The red fruit appears in late summer and ripens in the fall. Fruit is edible. Dark green leaves turn yellow in fall. Accepts full fun to part shade. Native to southern Asia and the Mediterranean.

Frost tolerant to 10 F. Look for selections that offer a variety of flower colors, fruit characteristics, and plant sizes.