species 25,706 observations
Red Alder
Alnus rubra
Field notes
Supports All
216
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Hemlock Looper Moth, Pale Swallowtail, Spotted Tussock Moth, Pale Beauty
179
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Orange-banded Jewel Beetle, Willow Gall Limb Borer, Buprestis viridisuturalis, Striped Alder Sawfly
7
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Empoa gillettei, American Black Bear, Pine Siskin, Empoa latifasciata
22
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Great Blue Heron, Oak Treehopper, Platycotis maritima, Northern Flicker
8
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
- Water use
- High
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.