u/sunshineupyours1

I have a bunch of forbs and understory shrubs/trees in my front yard and a Japanese magnolia (came with the house). Thinking ahead, I’d like to add a keystone shade tree between my house and the street. Originally I was thinking Quercus alba but read they may not be ideal for my space given proximity to the street and their intolerance for pollution and road salt (which gets heavily used here).

Would some love advice!

And also some yarrow

Edit - bug names:

1. Monobia quadridens Four-toothed Mason Wasp
2. Melissodes bimaculatus Two-spotted Longhorn Bee
3. Bombus griseocollis Brown-belted Bumble Bee
4. Sphex ichneumoneus Great Golden Digger Wasp
5. Myzinum quinquecinctum Five-banded Thynnid Wasp

I’m excited to see my new hydrangeas are flowering! Just planted these last year and stoked to see if they attract any cool bugs!

Rochester, NY - 6b - 8.1.1

I don’t remember the actual cultivar name, but it’s so gaudy and I’ve seen like two bugs interact with it in 4 years. One of the first native plants that I bought and it’s only redeeming quality is the scent of its leaves.

I’m assuming this is a nativar of Monarda fistulosa

Sisyrinchium angustifolium - probably came from my neighbor’s yard

Plenty of native flowers for the hungry bees despite the removed dandelions