Mystery Objects on Deck: River Birch Cones, Not Squirrel Poop

Objects on my deck
Birch tree

Small cone‑like objects on a deck under an overhanging tree are river birch fruit (cones). Squirrel droppings look different. No action needed.

Trees: Building a Deck Near a Mature Oak Tree Without Root Damage; Replacing a Large Deck with Pavers: Tree Root Constraints; Linden Tree Care: Gall Mites, Leaf Issues, and Treatment Options; Catalpa Near New Pavement: Monitor for Root/Canopy Conflict; Transplanted Chinese Maple Losing New Sprouts: Root Shock; Mystery Tree Identified: Royal Paulownia (Princess Tree); Dogwood Tree Not Blooming? Lawn Chemicals May Be the Culprit; Building a Deck Near a Massive Coast Live Oak; Decks That Save Trees: Designing Around Nature's Giants; Sticky Deck Under a Tulip Tree? It's Likely Insect Honeydew

Garden Articles

Plants