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Ecological Restoration Notes:
Availability:
Description:
Height:
	To about 25 feet in Florida.
Growth Rate:
Range:
	Widespread in eastern North America south to the Florida Panhandle.
Habitats:
Soils:
Nutritional Requirements:
Salt Water Tolerance:
	Low; does not tolerate flooding by salt or brackish water.
Salt Wind Tolerance:
	Low; salt wind may burn the leaves.
Drought Tolerance:
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Flower Characteristics:
Flowering Season:
Fruit:
Wildlife and Ecology:
	Provides significant food and cover for birds and other wildlife. Attracts pollinators.
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Comments:
	We are currently adding data for this species for the Florida Panhandle. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page.