Quick Glance: 
 
Native to Michigan
Not tolerant of wet areas
Full sun
Not shade tolerant
Does okay in well drained sandy soils
Winter-bearing seed holders provide seed/fruit when snow covers normal food sources of birds and other wildlife
 
Species Description: Prefers full sun, well drained sandy soil, can tolerate dry, windy, rocky conditions, cannot tolerate shade, poorly drained soil or heavy clay loam soils, moderate to fast, growing to a height of 80’.
 
Purchase Size: Transplants 15-24"; seedlings 12-18".
 
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.