Family: Sterculiaceae Sterculia
| Type | Tree, shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, espalier, hedge, specimen |
| Height | 5' to 20' / 1.60m to 6.00m |
| Spread | 12' to 20' / 3.60m to 6.00m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Oval |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |