I must say, I could not find a lot of specific information about Dwarf Hackberry, but I will make the assumption that its flowers attract native pollinators. It is the host plant to the Mourning Cloak and 37 other species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). Dwarf Hackberry is considered of special concern in Michigan; planting it in gardens and landscapes can play a meaningful role, not by restoring historic populations, but by providing essential habitat for the insects and wildlife that depend on it (mnfi.anr.msu.edu).
I must say, I could not find a lot of specific information about Dwarf Hackberry, but I will make the assumption that its flowers attract native pollinators. It is the host plant to the Mourning Cloak and 37 other species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). Dwarf Hackberry is considered of special concern in Michigan; planting it in gardens and landscapes can play a meaningful role, not by restoring historic populations, but by providing essential habitat for the insects and wildlife that depend on it (mnfi.anr.msu.edu).
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Partial shade-Dappled Light
Soil Moisture: Medium/wet – Medium
Height: 12-25 feet
Bloom Time: April-May
Bloom Color: White
Advantages: Caterpillar Favorite, Pollinator Favorite, Bird Favorite, Edible
Host Plant: Mourning Cloak and 37 species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (nwf.org)
Species of Concern: State Status: Special Concern (mnfi.anr.msu.edu)
