Here is a list of the main plants that unfortunately attract Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica). This list is not exhaustive but includes several common plants known to be problematic in this regard. If you believe other plants should be added to this list, please feel free to let us know in the comments.
And if you're battling these pests, I invite you to read our article on the topic: Japanese beetles are damaging your trees. What should you do?
Without further ado, here is the list of plants, trees, and shrubs that attract Japanese beetles:
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) - Leaves with characteristic holes.
Acer platanoides (Norway maple) - Leaves eaten, weakening the tree.
Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) - Leaves frequently eaten, weakening the tree.
Alcea rosea (hollyhock) - Leaves and flowers devoured, affecting the appearance and health of the plants.
Betula populifolia (gray birch) - Leaves eaten, weakening the tree.
Betula spp. (birches) - Leaves eaten, affecting the appearance and health of the tree.
Juglans nigra (black walnut) - Leaves eaten, affecting the appearance and health of the tree.
Malus spp. (apple and crabapple) - Leaves and fruits damaged, reducing fruit production.
Populus nigra 'Italica' (Lombardy poplar) - Leaves eaten, weakening the tree.
Prunus spp. (cherries and plums) - Leaves and fruits damaged, affecting fruit production and quality.
Prunus serotina (black cherry) - Leaves and fruits damaged, affecting overall health.
Rosa spp. (roses) - Leaves and flowers devoured, affecting the appearance and health of the plants.
Rubus idaeus (raspberries) - Leaves damaged, affecting health and fruit production.
Salix spp. (willows) - Leaves consumed, weakening the tree.
Sambucus spp. (elderberry) - Leaves damaged, affecting growth and health of the shrubs.
Tilia spp. (linden) - Leaves consumed, weakening the tree.
Vitis spp. (grapevines) - Leaves damaged, affecting health and plant production.
Zea mays (corn) - Leaves, silks, and ears devoured, affecting quality and quantity of crops.
Furthermore, here is a list of plants that are less favored or even repellent to Japanese beetles.
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Vincent Gendron Rossignol
Propriétaire et Consultant
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