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Grey Birch (Betula Populifolia)
Open field native tree, beautiful accent to you meadow. Grey Birch tolerates deer browse and fall antler rubbing. Carefree. You may see sawfly wasp larvae that resemble caterpillars. The larvae don't sting, and are fun to watch as they move in unison. They can defoliate a branch of young leaves, but don't kill the tree. Birds, insects, and small animals eat the larval stage. As adults, sawflies are pollinators, feeding on nectar.
Summary
Classification: tree
Characteristics: spotty in a meadow; adds attractive color
Habitat: dry open fields, and margins of wetlands or ponds
Wildlife Benefit: birds and other insect pollinators
Bloom Period: May
Height: up to 20 feet
Tolerances: prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial shade, deer resistant
Characteristics: spotty in a meadow; adds attractive color
Habitat: dry open fields, and margins of wetlands or ponds
Wildlife Benefit: birds and other insect pollinators
Bloom Period: May
Height: up to 20 feet
Tolerances: prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial shade, deer resistant
