Habitat: Found growing along woodland margins and stream banks. The leaves of this woody ornamental shrub turn an attractive yellow color in the fall.
Note: Pruning is not usually necessary except to maintain its shape. Pruning can be done in early spring, but keep in mind that flowers will appear on old growth.
Wildlife value: Serves as a host plant for the larvae of the Witch hazel dagger moth. Flowers are pollinated by noctuid moths. Wild turkeys eat the seeds. Deer may browse leaves. Fruit is eaten by small mammals and birds.. Plant NOVA Natives lists this species as particularly popular with the non-native honeybees
Carniola Farms Nursery
Nursery operates Arlington Native Plants & Edibles located at 925 N. Madison St. Arlington Virginia 22205. Plants can be purchased at any time by making an email appointment at carniolafarms@gmail.com. Also, during the during the planting season, they are open some Saturdays from 11AM to 3PM. Check their website for datesThis plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date
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