species 17,866 observations
Winged Elm
Ulmus alata
Field notes
Supports All
125
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Polyphemus Moth, Imperial Moth, Io Moth, Stigmella apicialbella
55
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Elm Agromyzid Leafminer, Ambrosia Beetle, Elm Bark Beetle, Janetiella ulmii
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
White-throated Sparrow, Aplos simplex, American Grapevine Leafhopper, Elm Leaf Gall Mite
52
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Northern Cardinal, American Carpenter Ant, Green Cloverworm Moth, Pale Green Assassin Bug
14
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Medium
- Deer resistant
- Yes
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.