Other Names for this Cultivar: Muscogee
Year of Introduction: 1978
Origin: US National Arboretum
Flower Color: Light lavender
Date of First Flower: Mid-June
Length of Flowering: 120 days
Growth Habit: Tall, vigorous, strong branching
Height: 25-30'
Hardiness: Very Good (zone map)
Bark Color: Gray and pinkish-brown
Fall Color: Red, Yellow
Powdery Mildew Resistance: Very Good
Additional Comments: Large, stately tree. One of the longest flowering periods.