In this Birds & Blooms article, Byron Hays from Davey's Kansas City office talks about why common buckthorn trees are problematic in North America.
Common buckthorn trees are native to Eurasia, but invasive in North America, where they harm ecosystems by crowding out native plant species and creating a monoculture.
“That negatively impacts pollinators, birds and other wildlife, plus its berries offer no nutritional value to birds and can lead to fatal digestive issues,” says Byron Hays of Kansas City Davey Tree.
Psst—grow these trees and shrubs with berries for birds instead.
Common buckthorn can grow as a woody shrub or small tree, reaching 10 to 25 feet tall.
To continue reading Byron's advice, click here.
For more information, contact the Kansas City office.
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