species 71,306 observations
Alder Buckthorn
Frangula alnus
Field notes
Supports All
58
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Peppered Moth, Rusty Tussock Moth, Small Engrailed, Grey Pug Moth
7
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Plum Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
12
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Aerial Yellowjacket, Bald-faced Hornet, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Great Golden Digger Wasp
38
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 Wet
- Habit
- Erect Multi stemmed Spreading
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.