DEVELOPING A THREE-DIMENSION- AL URBAN FOREST To begin developing a three-dimension- al urban forest, consider planting any of the following species. Oak, Quercus spp. Oaks not only pro- duce mass for game and squirrels, but they also provide habitats for birds and flying squirrels. They also churn out caterpillars from May to October. Willow, Salix spp. These trees do well in poorly drained, wet areas and are a host to a species of the sphinx moth. But take caution: It’s not a great idea to plant this species next to valuable structures due to their weak and brittle build. Cherry and fruit, Prunus spp. The berries of the black cherry are edible and loved by birds, especially the cuck- oo, which also enjoys eating eastern tent caterpillars that cherry trees host. A native bird eating a native pest is an excellent benefit.
Oak tree. Photo by Msact at English Wikipedia
Willow tree. Photo by Lynn Greyling at PublicDomainPictures.net
Birch, Betula spp. Birch trees are an ex- cellent food source for wildlife. They have beautiful characteristics, such as their bark, which provides a habitat for wildlife to lay eggs and hide from predators.
Blueberry and azalea plants, Ericacia family. These are both good understory plants. They nourish many species with their fruit, but they also host hundreds of species of moths and
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