An exotic evergreen with extravagant showy mauve or pink coloured flowers with crunched petals often seen in medium to large size gardens as well as along side streets.

This tree is used for erosion control and can be planted in clay soil.  Suitable for indoor or container planting and can be used as a striking hedge plant.  Strong medicinal values.

• Tolerates temperatures as low as -6.5° to -1°C
• Estimated height: 10-15m
• Estimated width: 8-12m
• Drought-resistant
• Ornamental tree