Quick Glance: 
 
Fast grower
Full sun
Prefers moist well drained soils
 
Species Description: Very fast growing, up to 6-8’ a year, reaching a height of 80’, prefers medium-fertility, acid soils, moderately drought resistant, not shade tolerant, does well on somewhat poorly drained lowlands and tolerates occasional flooding.
 
Purchase Size:  3-4 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.