Flowers are showy and may be single or double to 3 inches in size. Colors may be white, reddish, purplish or bluish lavender. Will grow in sun or partial shade. Mature plants are somewhat drought tolerant. Many different varieties to choose from.
Plants are hardy.
Use as foundations plantings, massing, specimen or accent. Evergreen tree growing to a height of 40 to 50 ft with a spread of 50 to 60 ft. Weeping broad dome habit with branches weeping to ground. Moderate to rapid rate of growth. Fine to medium texture.