Excepting larch, these trees provide excellent winter cover for chickadees, Pine Grosbeaks, Bohemian Waxwings, Dark-eyed Juncos, Boreal Owls, grouse and many others. Non-native, but similar species available commercially. Redpolls thrive on birch seeds in winter and spring. Pine Grosbeaks, Ruffed and Blue Grouse, snowshoe hares and moose feast on the buds, shoots and twigs of these deciduous trees. During summer, these trees provide valuable cover.
Maple also provides excellent cover.
Bohemian Waxwings and Pine Grosbeaks in particular seem to be attracted by teh berries of these plants. These plants produce fragrant flowers and provide cover for a variety of birds. Lilac seeds are eaten by Pine Grosbeaks. Non-native, but similar species available commercially. Se Acid Shade Willow Salix spp .