Flowers feature red bracts that fade to white in the center. Flowers bloom in May. This cultivar is noted for its vigor and rapid growth. Trees typically mature over time to 15-30' tall and to 25-35' wide. Oval leaves emerge reddish in spring, mature to deep green in summer and develop excellent red, burgundy and purple colors in fall. Flowers are followed by vivid red fruit (poisonous to humans but loved by birds). Full sun to part shade.