Top native maples, mangos, mahogany, citrus, and allies

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

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2 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 2 Part shade 2

Soil and water

Moisture

Well drained 2 Moist 2

Water use

Medium 1 High 1

Soil

Rocky 1 Sand 2 Loam 2 Clay 2 Organic 2

Soil pH

Acid 2 Neutral 2 Alkaline 1

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Resists

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

Form

Habit

Oval 2 Erect 1 Open 1 Pyramidal 1 Rounded 1 Spreading 1

Plant type

Tree 2 Perennial 1