species 22,481 observations
Japanese Spindle Tree
Euonymus japonicus
Field notes
Supports All
14
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Small Engrailed, Cherry Ermine
2
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Plum Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Red-headed Ash Borer, Euonymus Scale, Western Flower Thrips, Citrus Flatid Planthopper
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Red Admiral, Southern Plains Bumble Bee, Muscid Fly
6
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Salt
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.