species 51,318 observations
Paper Birch
Betula papyrifera
Field notes
Supports All
490
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cecropia Moth, Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth, Large Aspen Tortrix, Striped Hairstreak
395
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Bronze Birch Borer, Birch Sawfly, Blue Spotworm Borer, Red-headed Ash Borer
18
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Oncopsis minor, American Beaver, Ruffed Grouse
68
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red-cross Shield Bug, Oncopsis deluda, Red Mason Bee, Half-black Bumble Bee
7
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Northern Myotis, Little Brown Bat
2
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- High
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.