Native to east and central North America, this multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded top tends to become leggy at the base. Use this shrub at the edge of a property, in a wooded border, or along a waterway. Male yellowish-brown catkins 1-1/2 to 3 inches in length appear along with rich-red female buds in early spring. Edible brown nuts, which are set inside downy, notched husks, are a favorite of squirrels, deer, and other wildlife. Attractive buds and catkins in spring, dark green foliage during the summer, and yellowish-brown fall color provide three seasons of interest. It is a wonderful choice for naturalizing into a woodland border.