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  8. Downy Forestiera

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Downy Forestiera

Forestiera pubescens

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

20 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Green Cloverworm Moth, Incense Cedar Sphinx 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Margined Calligrapher, Dark-eyed Junco, Large Milkweed Bug, Copestylum lentum 4
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Grapevine Epimenis Moth, Gray Hairstreak, American Snout, Red Admiral 14

Children

  • New Mexico Olive

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Full sun Part shade Full shade
Moisture
Dry Moist
Water use
Low Medium
Drought tolerant
Yes
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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