Quick Glance: 
 
Native to Michigan
Shade tolerant
Tolerant of wet areas
Full sun
Slow grower
Wildlife habitat preference for deer
 
Species Description: Typically grows in cold, poorly drained swamps with moving water, will not tolerant acidic soils as well, very shade tolerant, very slow growing, important winter food for deer, and growing to a height of 60’ and 25’ wide.
 
Purchase Size: 2 ft.+
 
For more helpful information on this species, visit the USDA PLANTS Database (https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/java/) by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.