species 31,046 observations
Pin Oak
Quercus palustris
Field notes
Supports All
644
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Polyphemus Moth, Banded Tussock Moth, Red-spotted Admiral, Hickory Tussock Moth
359
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Oak Leaf Gall Midge, Succulent Oak Gall Wasp, Tanbark Borer, Macrodiplosis majalis
90
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Keeled Treehopper, Smilia fasciata, Ophiderma definitum, Oak Treehopper
161
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Mason Bee, Cyrtolobus celsus, Hairy Woodpecker, Nashville Warbler
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
- Well drained Moist Wet
- Water use
- High
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Deer resistant
- Yes
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.