species 23,195 observations
Carolina Laurelcherry
Prunus caroliniana
Field notes
Supports All
353
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Laurelcherry Smoky Moth, Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth, Western Tiger Swallowtail, Dot-lined White
209
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Agrilaxia flavimana, Red-headed Ash Borer, Apple Twig Borer, Southern Lyctus Beetle
11
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Robin, Cedar Waxwing, Hermit Thrush, Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
59
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Rufous-backed Cellophane Bee, Miserable Mining Bee, Barbara's Mining Bee, Imitator Miner Bee
74
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Salt
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.