Selected by E. H. Wilson in Korea, this variety of the Silk Tree has dense fluffy clusters of bright-pink flowers which bloom from July into September and its growth habit differs from the straight species in that it is wider spreading, branching out at ground level and staying wider than tall, its most notable difference is that it is reputed to be more cold hardy by 10 degrees, greatly extending its range; there is a wonderful specimen growing at the Arnold Arboretum in Massachusetts. S/M-D/GDr
