Habitat: woodland edges, roadsides, railroad embankments and stream or swamp margins
Wildlife value: Survival species for birds - fruit still available in early spring. Ring-necked pheasant, bobwhite quail, and wild turkey eat the fruit. Flowers provide a nectar source to native bees. Larval host plant of Luna moth and the Spring Azure Butterfly
Notes: Conspicious mid-summer blooms. Gorgeous fall color. Spreads. Could be underplanted by smooth or winged sumac. Suckers can be removed to retain a tree form. Tolerates light or moderate shade.
Edibility: The fruits are soaked in water to make a tart lemony drink from the absorbic acid found in the hairs covering the fruits.
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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