Blooms April - May

• »  Purple flowers appear before the leaves
• »  Large drooping, tropical-looking leaves
• »  Edible fruit

Attractive foliage through the summer and versatile growing conditions makes this an interesting addition to the landscape or woodland lot. It is an important food source for wildlife with edible showy fruit. Some folks enjoy making ice cream from the fruits. It is also the only host plant for the Zebra Swallowtail larvae.

Height

15 - 30 Ft

Spread

15 - 30 Ft

Zone

5-9

Color

Burgundy

Categories

Trees and Shrubs

Tags

Attracts Butterflies;  Attracts Pollinators;  Attracts Songbirds;  Border or Bed;  Drought Tolerant;  Edible