species 15,871 observations
American Plum
Prunus americana
Field notes
Supports All
550
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Fall Webworm Moth, Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth, Cecropia Moth, Yellow-necked Caterpillar Moth
304
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Agrilaxia flavimana, Red-headed Ash Borer, Apple Twig Borer, Southern Lyctus Beetle
14
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Plum Finger Gall Mite, Eastern Yellowjacket, Swainson's Thrush, Putnam's Cicada
64
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Unequal Cellophane Bee, Neighborly Mining Bee, Forbes' Mining Bee
167
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eastern Red Bat
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Dry soil Fire
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.