species 10,513 observations
Turkey Oak
Quercus cerris
Field notes
Supports All
53
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix, Small Engrailed, Rusty Tussock Moth, Dusky Leafroller Moth
13
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Ambrosia Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Hooded Merganser
37
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Mason Bee
1
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Northern Yellow Bat
1
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
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Salt
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.