Trees and shrubs with nectar and pollen for insects.
It is becoming increasingly necessary to think about our insect species and the benefits they bring with them. Without insects, plants would not be pollinated, seeds would not be ‘set’ and plants would not regenerate. Insects also control plant pests, and although some are pests themselves, there may still be undiscovered good sides to them! They are a food source for birds – if you have a garden full of insects, the birds come too. All insects are part of the balanced ecosystems that the world needs.
This list of shrubs and trees is here as a guide to the seeds we have in stock that are particularly insect friendly, but any new plants that you produce will be beneficial! Don’t forget our wildflower list, all of which are insect friendly in one way or another.
Alder Buckthorn – Rhamnus frangula/Frangula alnus
Barberry Berberis spp
Shadbush Amelanchier canadensis
Indian Bean Tree Catalpa bignoniodes
American Red Bud Cercis canadensis
Carolina Silverbell Halesia carolina
Robinia Robinia pseudacacia
Japanese Pagoda Tree Sophora japonica
Alders Alnus sp
Hazel Corylus avellena
Field Maple Acer campestre
Crab Apple Malus sylvestris
Wild Cherry Prunus avium
Pear Pyrus communis
Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus
Horse Chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum
Hawthorn Crataegus sp
Elaeagnus Elaeagnus sp
Rowans Sorbus sp
Limes Tilia sp
Tulip Tree Liriodendron tulipifera
Sweet Chestnut Castanea sativa
Privet Ligustrum vulgare
Strawberry Tree Arbutus
Ivy Hedera helix
Blackberry Rubus fruticosa
Blackthorn Prunus spinosa
Broom Cytisus scoparius
Roses Rosa sp
Honeysuckle Lonicera sp
Buddleia Buddleis
Lavender Lavandula sp
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