Top native ebony, persimmon, and allies

4 species, native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.

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4 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 2 Part shade 2

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 2 Well drained 1 Moist 1

Water use

Soil

Sand 1 Loam 1 Clay 1

Soil pH

Acid 1 Neutral 1 Alkaline 2

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Poor soil 1 Storm damage 1 Wind 1

Form

Habit

Columnar 1 Oval 1 Pyramidal 1 Rounded 1

Plant type

Perennial 4 Tree 4 Edible 1 Shrub 1