Top native roses, elms, figs, and allies

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

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57 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 36 Part shade 45 Dappled shade 8 Full shade 6

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 25 Well drained 41 Moist 40 Wet 8

Water use

Low 7 Medium 21 High 8

Soil

Rocky 13 Sand 41 Loam 45 Clay 35 Organic 16

Soil pH

Acid 57 Neutral 51 Alkaline 30

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Wet soil 15 Fire 8 Pollution 8 Wind 7 Dry soil 6 Erosion 5 Heat 5 Salt 5 Poor soil 4 Rabbits 3 Urban conditions 3 Compaction 2 Diseases 2 Black walnut 1 Insect pests 1

Form

Plant type

Shrub 36 Perennial 28 Tree 22 Edible 12 Wildflower 7 Herbaceous perennial 6 Ground cover 3 Poisonous 3 Rose 2 Vine 2 Houseplant 1 Weed 1