This small tree rarely gets larger than 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in Neutral pH soils, wet or dry conditions, and various soil compositions. It's showy white fragrant blooms appear April - May attracting pollinators. The fruit are sought out by birds in mammals in the summer. 
 
Native to most of NC. Click to view its range in North Carolina.
 
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