species 78,755 observations
American Elm
Ulmus americana
Field notes
Supports All
304
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Banded Tussock Moth, Red-spotted Admiral, Double-toothed Prominent, Cecropia Moth
135
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Northern Red Oak Jewel Beetle, Pacific Flat-Headed Borer, Anthaxia viridifrons, Flat-headed Hardwood Borer
10
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
White-throated Sparrow, American Goldfinch, Northern Cardinal, Woolly Elm Aphid
79
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Yellow-rumped Warbler, Cedar Waxwing, American Robin, Song Sparrow
76
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eastern Red Bat, Northern Hoary Bat, Indiana Bat, Northern Myotis
4
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
- High
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Compaction Fire Heat Urban conditions
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.