Plant Family

Betulaceae

5 plants in database

Betulaceae in this database spans zones 2-9 with 5 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Wildlife Attractor) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 3 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Shrub layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Betulaceae
Plants in Database
5
Common Pests
3
Zone Range
2–9
Shrub
4 plants
Tree
1 plants
Canopy
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Wildlife Attractor×5 Erosion Control×4 Mulcher×4 Edible×3 Windbreaker×2 Nitrogen Fixer×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Betulaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Japanese Beetles
100% of family
Popillia japonica
Aphids
60% of family
Aphidoidea
Borers
40% of family
Various (e.g., Cerambycidae, Sesiidae)

All Betulaceae Plants — 5 total

Alder
Alnus serrulata
American Hazelnut
Corylus americana
Beaked Hazelnut
Corylus cornuta
Hazel
Corylus avellana
Paper Birch
Betula papyrifera