species 57,601 observations
White Ash
Fraxinus americana
Field notes
Supports All
216
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Waved Sphinx, Lilac Borer Moth, Great Ash Sphinx, Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth
114
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Six-marked Jewel Beetle, Flat-headed Hardwood Borer, Ash Bullet Gall Midge, Ash and Privet Borer
29
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ash Flower Gall Mite, Ash Bead Gall Mite, American Beaver, Tropidosteptes pacificus
34
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
American Robin, American Crow, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Sharp-shinned Hawk
37
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Indiana Bat, Northern Myotis
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 Full shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- High
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Fire Rabbits Urban conditions Wet soil
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.