This is a tree native to eastern NA, but much further south than here. There was a time when this tree was thought to be at the northern limit for gardens in this region. The Arboretum has successfully grown several, now quite mature, and I have one in my garden and I've seen another in New Edinburgh. They seed prolifically and grow rapidly as I can attest! Leafcutter bees (Megachilidae) seem to favour this species for using in their nest.