There are so many benefits to trees! They help save energy, they clean our air, water and even help to reduce stress but have you ever thought about the benefit of the wildlife they attract? Here we've got the best trees for attracting birds and butterflies!
Oak Trees
Attract butterflies and birds among many other wildlife species.
Serviceberry Trees
This tree's widespread branching offers shelter to birds and produces a delicious treat with a blueberry-like fruit that's edible by humans and wildlife alike!
Juniper Trees
The dusty blue fruit is a favorite among birds!
Dogwood Trees
This tree will specifically attract the Snout Butterfly!
Birch Trees
This tree's leaves are home to hundreds of butterfly and moth species!
Eastern Redbud Trees
Butterflies & hummingbirds love these tiny flowers as a sweet early spring treat— they are some of the first flowers to bloom in spring!
Horsechestnut Trees
Hummingbirds love these trumpet-shaped flowers!
Catalpa Trees
Hummingbirds love these large, bell-shaped flowers!
Vernal Witchhazel Trees
Birds love snacking on this tree's seeds! Also, this tree is host to the Spring Azure Butterfly larvae.
Tulip Trees
Songbirds!!!! In late spring you're likely to hear the sound of songbirds in your tulip tree!
Crabapple Trees
Hummingbirds!!!! Need we say more?
Resources:
https://abcbirds.org/blog/native-trees-shrubs-attract-birds
https://arbordayblog.org/landscapedesign/attract-butterflies-with-these-trees/
https://www.thespruce.com/eleven-trees-that-attract-butterflies-3269684
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/weeping-willow-trees-habitat-wildlife-99822.html
https://www.naturallivingideas.com/30-beautiful-plants-to-attract-butterflies-to-your-garden/
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