Mesic to dry upland forests, well-drained floodplain forests, and swamp hummocks. Common in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont; infrequent in the mountains
This plant provides nectar for pollinators. It is a larval host plant for Henry's Elfin (Callophrys henrici) larvae. Its fruits are eaten by songbirds, wild turkeys, quail, white-tailed deer, squirrels and other small mammals. Honeybees are attracted to its tiny white flowers. This tree provides cover during the winter
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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