species 17,707 observations
Slippery Elm
Ulmus rubra
Field notes
Supports All
160
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Golden Elm Leafminer, Mourning Cloak, Fall Webworm Moth, Banded Tussock Moth
67
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Elm Agromyzid Leafminer, Plum Beetle, Ambrosia Beetle, Elm Bark Beetle
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Rice Root Aphid, Empoa vestita, Ruffed Grouse, Linne's Cicada
63
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Maize Calligrapher, Noble Scoliid Wasp, Eastern Hornet Fly, Carlin's Mining Bee
23
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eastern Red 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
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- High
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Pollution
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.