species 131,309 observations
Tree-of-heaven
Ailanthus altissima
Field notes
Supports All
23
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Fall Webworm Moth, Cecropia Moth, Ailanthus Webworm Moth, White-marked Tussock Moth
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
9
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Margined Leatherwing Beetle, Rhododendron Leafhopper, Northern Mockingbird, Mule Deer
8
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eastern Red Bat
1
Children
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
- Dry Well drained
- Resists
- Pollution Poor soil Urban conditions
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.