Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Symplocaceae

Genus:

Symplocos

Species:

Symplocos tinctoria

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

feb, mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

Yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to southeastern US woodlands