A wonderful landscape specimen valued for its profusion of vibrant, petite, purple-red flowers that cloak the bare branches to bridge the gap between winter and spring. Lustrous heart-shaped foliage emerges with a soft pink tinge as the flowers fade then matures to a rich green. May develop as a multi-trunk tree.. Mature Size: 15′ x 15′ after 5 years. Full Sun (6+ Hours), Morning Sun Afternoon Shade.