species 39,531 observations
American Hophornbeam
Ostrya virginiana
Field notes
Supports All
124
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Elm Spanworm Moth, Ironwood Leafcone Moth, One-spotted Variant, Hophornbeam Blotchminer
85
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Flat-headed Hardwood Borer, Beech Borer, Mastogenius subcyaneus, Red-headed Ash Borer
7
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ruffed Grouse, Empoa apicata, White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey
26
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Pale Green Assassin Bug, Two-horned Treehopper, Pleasant Dagger
5
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eastern Red Bat
1
Children
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 Full shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Low
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Compaction Fire Insect pests Storm damage Wind
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.