species 77,832 observations
Silver Birch
Betula pendula
Field notes
Supports All
95
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Mourning Cloak, Brown Birch Slender, Rusty Tussock Moth, Clouded Slender
47
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Agromyza alnibetulae, Early Birch Leaf Edgeminer
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Redpoll, Birch Catkin Bug, Mallard, Common Raven
43
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Admiral, Red Mason Bee
2
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Anthocoris antevolens
1
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
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Dry soil
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.