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Which tree is better?

10 years ago

Which tree host is better willow or cottonwood? Which hosts more butterflies and moths?

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larry_gene
10 years ago
Are you stating the same question twice with re-wording or do you want to plant one or the other tree on your property?

There are many kinds of willows and cottonwoods around the world and you would have to do much research on the HOSTs database to tally all the hostplant totals, especially when including moths.

Willow would be the better host for most home gardeners because smaller forms are available.

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