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Cornaceae
Coastal Plain, Mountain, Piedmont
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Small/Medium Tree (Understory)
20 - 50ft
White
Berry; Orange, Red
Partial Sun
Loamy
Dry, Moist
April - May
scarlet red
woodland edges and openings; hardwood and mixed coniferous forests, mountain slopes, and coves
fall migrant birds eat berries; tolerates sun, best in moist, well-drained, acidic soil with organic matter, VA state tree; important food to numerous song and gamebird, skunks, deer, rabbits, and squirrels; ht 10-30? Last blm 6? PA:White bracts in spring; red berries; diseases
