Top native roses, elms, figs, and allies

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

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3 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 2 Part shade 3

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 2 Well drained 3 Moist 2

Water use

Soil

Rocky 1 Sand 3 Loam 3 Clay 3 Organic 2

Soil pH

Acid 2 Neutral 2 Alkaline 1

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Wet soil 20 Fire 14 Pollution 12 Dry soil 10 Erosion 8 Wind 8 Heat 7 Poor soil 7 Urban conditions 6 Salt 5 Black walnut 4 Compaction 3 Diseases 3 Rabbits 3 Insect pests 2

Form

Habit

Erect 2 Vase 2 Arching 1 Rounded 1 Spreading 1

Plant type

Tree 2 Perennial 1 Shrub 1