Small airy understory shrub. Common in moist bottomland forests. Grows beautiful edible red berries and has stunning yellow fall color.
Height: 6-12 ft
Sun: part sun to full shade
Soil moisture: medium to moist
Ecology: Berries are highly valuable to migrating birds. Larval host for the spicebush swallowtail. Important early spring nectar source.
Other notes: Benefit from supplemental water during first few years of establishment.
Tulsa county ecotype
Small airy understory shrub. Common in moist bottomland forests. Grows beautiful edible red berries and has stunning yellow fall color.
Height: 6-12 ft
Sun: part sun to full shade
Soil moisture: medium to moist
Ecology: Berries are highly valuable to migrating birds. Larval host for the spicebush swallowtail. Important early spring nectar source.
Other notes: Benefit from supplemental water during first few years of establishment.
Tulsa county ecotype
