species 15,402 observations

Jack Pine

Pinus banksiana

Field notes

Supports All

208 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Jack Pine Budworm Moth, Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth, Tufted Apple Bud Moth, Eastern Pine Elfin 132
Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Red-headed Pine Sawfly, Ribbed Pine Borer, Rust Pine Borer, Black Stem Borer 5
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Scaphytopius latus, Gyponana geminata, Neodiprion pratti, Scaphytopius angustatus 61
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Carolina Mantis, Halloween Pennant, Lichen-carrying Green Lacewing 5
Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Perilampus hyalinus, Anastatus, Wasp, Eupelmus 5

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained
Water use: Low
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Poor soil
Habit: Erect Open Pyramidal Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Tree

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.