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canopy layer
rowan
sorbus aucuparia
a small tree that pulls birds into the system — and birds bring pest control and seed dispersal with them. berries feed twenty-plus species.
functions
wildlife habitatpollinator foragefood crop
light
part shade
moisture
moderate
soil
light, acid to neutral
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grower's notes
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