Showy flowers range from light pink to purple and bloom on the new year's growth. Outstanding exfoliating bark. Mottled pale gray to brown to pink in color. Widely used as landscape trees in the southern part of the USA. Deciduous, keep outdoors and protect in winter. Likes sunny locations to generate blooms. Fall foliage color is red-orange. 23 years old. 18"x17"x38". Potted in a 12" Chinese octagon ceramic container as shown. Suitable humidity/drip tray is recommended. To purchase add $11.95. Shipped via UPS ground - $95.00