Specimen tree. Valued for its foliage which is shiny green on top and silky brown beneath.

May be semi-parasitic on the roots of other plants which makes it challenging to grow. Best planted near a potential host such as an oak. May die back in winter in northern parts of its range, Hedge plant, wildlife plant. Large shrub which can be trained as a tree in the right conditions. Crown is narrow and irregular and the trunks and branches are crooked or twisting.

Wildflower in moist garden. Forms colonies.

The flowers are smaller than on most other native morning-glories, but they are attractive. Grow on fence or trellis.

Bloom can be long lasting relative to other early spring blooming trees -- as long as a month. Duration is dependent on temperature. Flowers grow directly from the trunk. Moderate-sized specimen tree.