species 277 observations

Nutmeg Hickory

Carya myristiciformis

Field notes

Supports All

171 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Fall Webworm Moth, Maple Spanworm Moth, Banded Tussock Moth, Elm Spanworm Moth 92
Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Acmaeodera tubulus, Red-legged Buprestis Beetle, Northern Red Oak Jewel Beetle, Dicerca obscura 48
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Anthaxia viridicornis, Phylloxera spinosa, Phylloxera caryaevenae, Hickory Leafstem Gall Phylloxera 25
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors North American Wheel Bug, Grayish Jumping Spider, Omolicna uhleri, Otiocerus wolfii 6

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Moist
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Habit: Erect Rounded
Plant type: Perennial Tree

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.