species 34,209 observations
Black Oak
Quercus velutina
Field notes
Supports All
612
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Spiny Oakworm Moth, Oak Webworm Moth, Red-spotted Admiral, Banded Tussock Moth
367
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Anthaxia quercata, Agrilus arcuatus, Actenodes acornis, Red-headed Ash Borer
98
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ruffed Grouse, Eastern Fox Squirrel, Wild Turkey, Sandhill Crane
113
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Cyrtolobus funkhouseri, Ophiderma flavicephala, Cyrtolobus togatus, Ophiderma definitum
32
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Wasp, Eupelmus
2
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
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.