species 41,386 observations
Shagbark Hickory
Carya ovata
Field notes
Supports All
239
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Pecan Leafminer Moth, Regal Moth, Residua Underwing, Fall Webworm Moth
109
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Anthaxia viridifrons, Red-headed Ash Borer, Painted Hickory Borer, Hickory Smooth Gumdrop Gall Midge
64
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Telamona excelsa, Hickory Leafstem Gall Phylloxera, Telamona monticola, Phylloxera caryaevenae
44
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Downy Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Isabella Tiger Moth, Margined Calligrapher
19
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Indiana Bat, Eastern Red Bat, Silver-haired Bat
3
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
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Fire
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.