Florida Native:	Yes
Special interest:	Red flowers in spring, fall color in December
Growth Rate:	Fast
Height at Maturity:	45'
Width at Maturity:	30'
Grow Space:	Medium; 20’ from OHU
Soil Requirements:	Moist, wet
Cold Hardiness:	Hardy
Evergreen/Deciduous:	Deciduous, 2-3 months
Salt Tolerance:	Low
Drought Tolerance:	Low
Comments:	Intolerance to drought soils limits urban use. Susceptible to shoot-tip borers, creating multiple leaders on the tree. Cankers of the trunk and branches are a problem on mature trees. A good tree for fall color and wildlife. Use Florida seed/stock only.
Uses:	Reforestation, buffers in wet areas, wildlife
Maintenance:	$$$