species 95 observations
Toughleaf Dogwood
Cornus asperifolia
Field notes
Supports All
105
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Leconte's Haploa Moth, Dogwood Caloptilia Moth, Pale Gray Bird-dropping Moth, Garman's Quaker
23
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Acmaeodera tubulus, Red-headed Ash Borer, Dogwood Eyespot Gall Midge, Craneiobia tuba
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Robin, Eastern Bluebird, Tree Swallow, Eastern Kingbird
33
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Imitator Miner Bee, Fragile Miner Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee
44
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
From USDA PLANTS.