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Bee shrubs
Pollen-collecting insects, e.g. honey bees, wild bees and butterflies, are very important for maintaining the balance in our ecosystem. They pollinate wild and crop plants and are essential in the food web of our environment. A nursery usually provides insects with many sources of food, so planting nutritive bee shrubs is an important pillar for the preservation of fauna and ecological balance. Take part and buy yourself a wonderful bee shrub!
Protecting bees and other insects
Provide insects with more habitat and food. This not only includes perennials and annual plants such as honey plants, but also trees and bushes. Shrubs provide bees with many sources of food. Therefore, attention should also be paid to trees such as insect plants in the garden. Trees such as field maple (Acer campestre), linden (Tilia platyphyllos), sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa), apple tree (Malus in species and varieties) oder die robinia (Robinia pseudoacacia) are just a few examples of natural food sources for insects such as honey bees, wild bees and bumblebees.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Why are woody plants important for insects?
Woody plants provide insects with valuable food in the form of flower nectar, pollen and leaf material. They also serve as a habitat, shelter and hibernation site for many species.
Which woody plants are particularly insect-friendly?
Particularly insect-friendly shrubs include wild roses, willows, sloes, lime trees, hawthorn, cornel, elder and hazel. These provide plenty of nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Which woody plants are particularly suitable for wild bees?
Willows, cornelian cherry, wild roses, hawthorn and sloes provide plenty of food for wild bees. Early-flowering woody plants are particularly important as they provide food when there are still few other flowers.
What site conditions do bee-friendly woody plants need?
Most bee-friendly woody plants thrive in sunny to semi-shady locations. Humus-rich, well-drained soils are ideal. Some species, such as willows, also grow in more moist soils.