- Host larval to the rare Giant Swallowtail - Threatened due to natural habitat loss from urban development of the shoreline - Another significant devastation from the Twig Boring beetle - Grows along the shorelines and dunes of Lake Erie, occuring often in thickets or open woods - Indigenous Carolinian species, rarely encountered in cultivation - Typically grows up to 3 meters in height, with a broad stature - Adorned with delicate umbels of white flowers in May, adding to its allure - Seeds form clusters, persisting through winter, offering unique landscape interest - Pruning in its juvenile stage makes it suitable for small gardens - Thrives in dry, exposed conditions along Lake Erie shoreline - Demonstrates resilience, deserving wider recognition and utilization in landscaping