species 8,821 observations
Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
Field notes
Supports All
74
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Western Tiger Swallowtail, Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix, Cherry Bark Tortrix, Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
36
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Pacific Flat-Headed Borer, Plum Beetle
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Red Fox, Mealy Plum Aphid, Waterlily Aphid, Bird Cherry-oat Aphid
21
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Hunt's Bumble Bee, Red Mason Bee, Unequal Cellophane Bee, Red Admiral
14
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Hydei Fruit Fly
1
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
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.