Quick Glance: 
 
Prefers moist well drained soils
Wildlife habitat preference for ruffed grouse, cottontail rabbit, pheasant, turkey, and quail
 
Species Description: Does best in full sun to light shade, well-drained soil, usually found growing along lowland streams and rivers. Reaches a height of 100’.
 
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.