In a wide range of mesic to dry upland forests, rocky woodlands, seepage swamps, floodplain forests and swamps, wet flatwoods, and depression ponds. Common throughout Virginia
Its young sprouts are eaten by white-tailed deer. The berries are enjoyed by thrushes and other songbirds, wild turkeys, black bear, foxes, raccoons and opossums. It is one of the most important food sources for fall song bird migration. The natural hollows that form in the tree are a refuge for reptiles, tree frogs, bats and other wildlife. The spring flowers are a nectar source for bees
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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