species 12,658 observations

Hercules' Club

Zanthoxylum clava-herculis

Field notes

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Eastern Giant Swallowtail, White-marked Tussock Moth, Dingy Purplewing, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 5
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Southern Carpenter Bee, American Snout, White-tipped Black 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Water use: Medium
Soil: Sand Loam
Resists: Dry soil Heat
Habit: Rounded
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Tree

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.