Wildlife Value
Seed eaten by bobwhite quail and squirrel. Showy flowers are favored by honey bees. Native to parts of eastern half of United States.
| Growth form | irregular |
| Crown density | open |
| Size | to 40' high |
| Drought resistance |
good |
| Cold hardiness | fair |
| Growth rate | rapid |
| Life span | moderate |
| Elevation range |
to 6,000 feet |
| Soil conditions |
well-drained; alkaline tolerance |
| Possible insect problems |
locust borer |
| Possible disease problems |
infrequent |
| Wildlife value | low: some food value from seed |
| Seasonal color | not conspicuous; pea-like blossoms |
| Miscellany | suitable substitute for Siberian elm and Russian olive |