Habitat: In a wide range of mesic to dry upland forests, but perhaps most numerous in moderately to strongly base-rich soils; ascends to at least to 1140 m (3750 ft) elevation in the mountains. Common throughout Virginia
Wildlife Value: Host plant for Banded hairstreak butterfly and many moths including the luna moth. It supports Hickory Horndevil (Citheronia regalis) and Banded Hairstreak (Satyrium calanus) larvae.The nuts are eaten by squirrels, chipmunks, black bears, deer, foxes, mice, wood ducks, hogs
Note: Messy
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
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