species 17,082 observations
Gray Birch
Betula populifolia
Field notes
Supports All
359
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Fall Webworm Moth, Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth, Hickory Tussock Moth, American Dagger
290
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Blue Spotworm Borer, Red-headed Ash Borer, Ash and Privet Borer, Birch Leafminer Sawfly
15
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Oncopsis citra, Alder Spittlebug, Empoa gillettei, Oncopsis variabilis
48
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Oncopsis deluda, Red Mason Bee, Half-black Bumble Bee, Cyrtolobus vau
6
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 Full shade
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.