acidic soil preferred
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:larval host
attracts:mammals
branches break
clay tolerant
coarse texture
compacted soil intolerant
dense canopy
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
form:tree
fragrant flowers
habit:oval
habit:rounded
litter:leaves
native:eastern North America
part shade preferred
persistence:deciduous
pruning not required
rich soil preferred
root disturbance intolerant
roots:coarse/few
roots:low damage potential
roots:wide-spreading
salt intolerant
sandy soil tolerant
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:shade tree
use:specimen
water:regular
well-drained soil required
wind sensitive