species 32,835 observations
Bitternut Hickory
Carya cordiformis
Field notes
Supports All
224
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Pecan Leafminer Moth, Hickory Hairstreak, Stigmella caryaefoliella, North American Luna Moth
106
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Caryomyia ansericollum, Hickory Fuzzy Ginger Jar Gall Midge, Caryomyia spinulosa, Hickory Sticky Leaf Spot Midge
60
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Aceria vaga, Phylloxera caryaesemen, Microcentrus caryae, Phylloxera caryaemagna
36
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
White-throated Sparrow, Spicebush Swallowtail, North American Wheel Bug, Golden Jumping Spider
20
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eastern Red Bat, Indiana Bat
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
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Resists
- Black walnut
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.