Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Yellow

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

 

Special Uses

Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Deciduous tree that grows quickly to 30' x 30' . Leaves are compound and dark green. Leaflets are toothed. Clusters of fragrant lilac flowers appear in the late spring. Round hard green fruit eventually turn yellow or cream. Berries remain on the plant when leaves drop in the fall. Birds enjoy the fruits. Accepts full or reflected sun. Native to Persia across to China.

Fruit used as rosary beads.