species 9,614 observations
Shingle Oak
Quercus imbricaria
Field notes
Supports All
562
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Phyllonorycter aeriferella, Pink-striped Oakworm Moth, Cameraria bethunella, Cecropia Moth
329
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Beech Borer, Succulent Oak Gall Wasp, Oak Leaf Gall Midge, Kokkocynips rileyi
87
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Telamona monticola, Aceria trinema, Eratoneura confirmata, Ruffed Grouse
108
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Camel Treehopper, Ophiderma definitum, Black-spotted Orbweaver, House Finch
36
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Wasp, Eupelmus
2
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Dry soil Wet soil
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.