species 116,161 observations
American Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Field notes
Supports All
76
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Phyllocnistis liquidambarisella, Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth, North American Luna Moth, Striped Hairstreak
29
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Southern Lyctus Beetle, Velvety Powder-post Beetle, Red-headed Ash Borer
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Sweetgum Scale, American Goldfinch, Heliria cornutula, Pine Siskin
25
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Stictocephala militaris, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Pale Green Assassin Bug, Northern Cardinal
18
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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
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- High
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Compaction Fire Heat Rabbits
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.