Foliage Type: Deciduous

Mature Height: 50–80 ft

Mature Width: 50–80 ft

Light Exposure: Full sun

Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained loam

Drought Tolerance: High once established

Season of Interest: Spring catkins, fall color, winter branching

Flower Color & Fragrance: Yellow-green catkins, not fragrant

Shape/Form: Broad, rounded crown

Growth Rate: Slow–moderate

Planting Considerations: Needs space; long-lived legacy tree

Wildlife Attracted: Over 500 insect species, birds, mammals

Interesting Fact: One of the most ecologically valuable trees in North America.