Alnus serrulata (Native)

Habitat: Found naturally in wet areas including streambanks and bogs. Frequent to locally common throughout.

Wildlife Value: Supports Harvester butterfly larvae. The Harvester butterfly does not sip flower nectar but they do feed on aphid honeydew. Harvester butterfly and carnivorous larvae eat the aphids commonly found on alder.  Birds and small mammals eat the pollen-rich male flower clusters in the spring.