Ornamental V. darrowii selection with bright pink new growth in spring. Origin: Central FL, by S. Riefler. Pedigree unknown; selected, from native seed collected in Central Florida; released ~2004. Tree: growth habit low-growing, compact, potentially reaching 0.9 m tall and wide; foliage evergreen, fine-textured; flowers light pink, bell-shaped in early spring; foliar shoots bright pink in spring, maturing to a dusty blue-green with hints of pink in summer; deep purplish-blue in fall; cold hardy USDA Zone 8. Fruit: small, ~9 mm; edible; dark blue; ripens May-June.
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