Mesic to dry upland forests, well-drained floodplains, swamp hummocks, wet flatwoods, and sandhill woodlands. Common in the Virginia Coastal Plain and Piedmont; infrequent in mountains
Frequently sustains damage from deer that eat the foliage and twigs. If planted in protected areas or if given protection like caging, these shrubs grow quickly and densely. Seeds are eaten by songbirds, wild turkeys and small mammals
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, chills, coma, and convulsions, IF EATEN IN LARGE QUANTITIES
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