During this week of Thanksgiving, I would like to share a list compiled by Doug Tallamy of the best native trees and shrubs in the Mid-Atlantic area for supporting butterflies and moths (Bringing Nature Home, 2007). I am thankful that I have 11 of these species on my little piece of land.
| Common Name | Genus | Number of |
| Species | ||
| Supported | ||
| Oak | Quercus | 534 |
| Black Cherry | Prunus | 456 |
| Willow | Salix | 455 |
| Birch | Betula | 413 |
| Poplar | Populus | 368 |
| Crabapple | Malus | 311 |
| Blueberry | Vaccinium | 288 |
| Maple | Acer | 285 |
| Elm | Ulmus | 213 |
| Pine | Pinus | 203 |
| Hickory | Carya | 200 |
| Hawthorn | Crataegus | 159 |
| Spruce | Picea | 156 |
| Alder | Alnus | 156 |
| Basswood | Tilia | 150 |
| Ash | Fraxinus | 150 |
| Rose | Rosa | 139 |
| Filbert | Corylus | 131 |
| Walnut | Juglans | 130 |
| Beech | Fagus | 126 |
| Chestnut | Castanea | 125 |
Go Native! North Carolina 
I had only four originally, although more live in the area. The redwoods do not share their space in the lower half very well, but the upper few acres are oak woodland.
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Yeah, I wouldn’t think that redwoods are great “sharers”.
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