Quick Glance: 
 
Native to Michigan
Fast grower
Brine tolerant
Full sun
Prefers moist well drained soils
Winter-bearing seed holders provide seed/fruit when snow covers normal food sources of birds and other wildlife
 
Species Description: Prefers clay to loamy sand, well drained soils, long lived, reaching a height of 80’, 3’ in diameter, fastest growing of native hardwoods, and does best in full sun.
 
Purchase Size: 2-3 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.