species 2,817 observations
Green Hawthorn
Crataegus viridis
Field notes
Supports All
164
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Leaf Crumpler Moth, Cecropia Moth, Waved Sphinx, Red-spotted Admiral
117
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Acmaeodera tubulus, Hawthorn Root Borer, Dasineura crataegibedeguar, Blaesodiplosis crataegifolia
6
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Robin, Cedar Waxwing, Balcanocerus fitchi, Ruffed Grouse
29
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Prunus Miner Bee, Red Admiral, Hawthorn Mining Bee
12
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Water use
- High
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.