Abundant in the overstory, associating with Carpinus caroliniana, Quercus alba, velutina, montana, and Fagus grandifolia.

Near red cedar, by Wells hall. Closer to the river and rooted at the water's edge.

With disease

Along Rapid River Ski Trail A (Hiawatha NF); only white seeds remaining

In conifer forest along Rapid River Ski Trail A (Hiawatha NF); natural gas transmission line

On dead jack pine in Schwemwood Preserve (Marquette Township Parks)

Along upper edge of stream valley (Vielmetti-Peters Reserve)

Snow-covered trees along trail at Schwemwood Park

In hardwood forest along stream and North Country Trail

Adjacent to old quarry area at Tory's Woods Preserve

Along Yellow Trail at Tory's Woods Preserve; conifer-hardwood forest

Along Green Trail at Tory's Woods Preserve; hardwood forest

Along Mallatte Point Trail bordering boggy area (private property)

Along North Point Road bordering conifer forest (private property)

Along North Point Road bordering conifer forest (private property)

Mature tree in conifer-hardwood forest along seasonal drainage downstream of old beaver meadow

In hardwood-conifer forest along North Point Road (private property)

Mature tree in hardwood-conifer forest (private property)