Family

Oleaceae

Region

Coastal Plain, Mountain, Piedmont

States

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Plant Type

Tall Tree (Canopy)

Height

50 - 100ft

Spread

50 - 75ft

Flower Color

Purple

Fruit

Winged; Brown

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Texture

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Soil Moisture

Moist

Blooms

April - May

Fall Color

yellow, maroon

Habitat

moist upland slopes, valleys, coves, and bottomlands

Notes

fast growth; fall color; Wood used for long tool handles and baseball hats; twigs serve as deer food; flowers provide pollen for bees

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