Soil: Consistently moist, not soggy. low to Neutral pH.
Light: Full sun to bright shade.
Height in the Garden: Up to 15'
Attributes:Broadleaf, deciduous, large shrub that is fantastic in the landscape and for bonsai culture.Female plants can becomes packed with red berries that remail after autumn leaf drop. New foliage comes out purple and fades to vibrant green. Has beautiful, light gray bark
Notes:I love growing this species; it is much easier and rewarding than I wasl led to believe a long time ago, just like Stewartia. It is vigorous and tolerates hot, fiull su when in the ground. It'll need shade in a pot. Withstands heavy cutback.
