Habitat: Found growing along woodland margins and stream banks. The leaves of this woody ornamental shrub turn an attractive yellow color in the fall.
Note: Pruning is not usually necessary except to maintain its shape. Pruning can be done in early spring, but keep in mind that flowers will appear on old growth.
Wildlife value: Serves as a host plant for the larvae of the Witch hazel dagger moth. Flowers are pollinated by noctuid moths. Wild turkeys eat the seeds. Deer may browse leaves. Fruit is eaten by small mammals and birds.. Plant NOVA Natives lists this species as particularly popular with the non-native honeybees
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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