Height
Reaches between 10 and 15 m at maturity, with growth of 2–3 m per year in the juvenile phase
Root system
Deep taproot; provides stability, access to water during dry periods and erosion prevention
Stem
Straight habit with flexibility in the juvenile stage
Water requirement
Moderate during the first years
Crown / flowering
Narrow and vertical; compact
Foliage
Broad leaves of 20–25 cm; dark green; underside slightly velvety
Adaptability
Adapts to temperate and warm-temperate climates; tolerates different soil types with good drainage; withstands urban conditions
Growth
Rapid development and singular character
Crown
Narrow and vertical; compact
Bark
Greyish; slightly cracked in young specimens
Root
Deep taproot; provides stability and wind resistance
Flowering
April–May; bicoloured bell-shaped flowers (deep lilac tube, light lilac lobes, pale almost white throat with faint violet lines). Sweet and intense aroma
Young
Broad leaves of 30–60 cm, dark green, with slightly velvety underside
Adult
Leaves of 20–25 cm, dark green, abundant foliage
Flower color
Bicolour; deep lilac tube, light lilac lobes, pale almost white throat with faint violet lines