Top native pines, spruces, larches, and allies

48 species, native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.

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48 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 29 Part shade 13 Full shade 2

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 24 Well drained 23 Moist 15 Wet 5

Water use

Low 15 Medium 23 High 3

Soil

Rocky 6 Sand 18 Loam 19 Clay 12 Organic 4

Soil pH

Acid 19 Neutral 6

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Dry soil 9 Poor soil 5 Salt 4 Wind 3 Heat 2 Pollution 2 Rabbits 2 Wet soil 2 Erosion 1 Fire 1

Form

Habit

Pyramidal 15 Erect 9 Open 8 Rounded 8 Conical 7 Spreading 7 Oval 6 Dense 5 Horizontal 5 Ascending 2 Broad 2 Columnar 2 Irregular 2

Plant type

Tree 47 Perennial 36