Fruit is preferred food for wild turkey. Only females trees produce fruit. Sycamore Tolerates severe conditions and city atmosphere. Seed balls may be a nuisance. Wild Cherry Host for tiger swallowtail caterpillar.
Young leaves are poisonous to livestock.
Fruits eaten by many birds and mammals. Highly susceptible to black knot fungus and eastern tent caterpillar. Very long lived. Avoid planting near driveways or patios. Southern Red Oak One of the commonest of upland southern oaks.