species 123,933 observations
American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
Field notes
Supports All
220
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cecropia Moth, Banded Tussock Moth, Maple Spanworm Moth, Elm Spanworm Moth
121
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Agrilus arcuatus, Actenodes acornis, Beech Borer, Red-headed Ash Borer
23
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Beech Blight Aphid, Wild Turkey, American Beaver, Ruffed Grouse
57
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Versute Sharpshooter, Pale Green Assassin Bug, Corrupt Barklouse, Acanthocephala terminalis
15
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Northern Myotis, Big Brown Bat, Eastern Red Bat, Eastern Catkin Fly
4
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Part shade Dappled shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Salt
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.