Preferred
habitat: wetlands, low woods + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, red
leaves in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: partial shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 30 feet + + + + Wildlife value: Flowers are a source of bee food; foliage browsed by White - Tailed Deer; fruit attracts the following birds: Eastern Bluebird, Gray Catbird, Eastern Kingbird, Mockingbird, American Robin, Brown Thrasher,
Summer Tanager, Cedar Waxwing, Red - bellied and Red - headed Woodpecker, Gray Cheeked Thrush, Blue Jay, Tufted Titmouse, Rose - breasted Grosbeak, Purple Finch, Wood Duck, wild turkey, flicker