Top native roses, elms, figs, and allies

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

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23 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 15 Part shade 19 Dappled shade 4 Full shade 2

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 11 Well drained 20 Moist 18 Wet 2

Water use

Low 5 Medium 10 High 2

Soil

Rocky 5 Sand 21 Loam 22 Clay 18 Organic 5

Soil pH

Acid 16 Neutral 15 Alkaline 7

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Wet soil 7 Dry soil 5 Erosion 5 Wind 5 Fire 4 Pollution 4 Poor soil 4 Urban conditions 3 Black walnut 2 Salt 2 Heat 1 Rabbits 1

Form

Plant type

Shrub 19 Perennial 13 Tree 11 Edible 6 Herbaceous perennial 1 Poisonous 1 Rose 1 Weed 1