species 49,343 observations
Little-leaf Linden
Tilia cordata
Field notes
Supports All
52
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Small Engrailed, Rusty Tussock Moth, Peppered Moth, Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix
10
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Linden Wart Gall Midge
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
23
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Admiral, Common House Fly, Red Mason Bee, Black-shouldered Drone Fly
16
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Phytoptus tetratrichus, Phytoptus abnormis
2
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
- Soil
- Loam
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.