Japan, Hokkaido, Rawan-Takadai, Rt, 242 near Ashoro town.
43.2 144.8
43.2° N; 144.8° E
900 meters (2952ft)
wild in full sun about 100 m from Rt. 242 on high stream bank near cultivated field.
Single stem tree 9 x 6 m. flowers beautiful light and dark pink, 2.5-3 cm. occuring with young dark bronze leaves Petals broad oval overlapping. leaves dark green with little insect damage. Approx. 25 yrs. old.