Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Full sun or partial shade. Use one male for every three females. Use as specimen plant or in groupings. Used extensively by bluebirds and thrashers.
Foliage provides cover for songbirds and mammals.
Pyramidal deciduous tree with rounded crown and drooping branches. Fragrant white flowers in summer. Prefers acid, peaty, moist, well-drained soils. Full sun or partial shade. An all-season plant.