Characteristics: May attain a height of 10-40 feet; the trunk having a diameter of 12-14 inches. In southwestern Virginia the flowers begin to appear in late April and remain in bloom for a considerable amount of time (perhaps two weeks) and consist of 4 large petals (bracts).
Horticultural Information (Virginia Tech Department of Horticulture)
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