Trees and Shrubs for the Birds



The plants listed below are a few, of many ,birds find attractive for food and nesting. Many are common landscape plants serving a duel purpose with their ornamental value as well as being essential for the survival of many species of birds. Success with cultivation of these trees and shrubs as well as attracting birds to your property may be achieved by following a few guidelines. Choose plants suited to your geographic area and growing conditions they need to survive. Some plants may need both a male and female in order to set fruit (ie holly) Consult books or your local plant nursery for further information. Find your Plant Hardiness Zone here. Dig a $10 dollar hole for your $2 tree.
Fruit and Nut
Picture	Name	Type	Flower	Fruit	Attracts	Zone

	Flowering Dogwood Cornus florida	Deciduous tree Height 3-10 feet.	White or Pink flower cluster in spring.	Brilliant red fruit that attracts 36 species of birds.	Thrush, Flicker,Tanager, Grosbeak, and Pileated Woodpecker	Fully Hardy zones 5-8 (Check for variety specific to your area.
	Cherry (Sweet, Wild, and Sour) Prunus spp.	Deciduous tree Height 20-50 feet	Pink or white	Black to red drupe	Robins, Bluebirds,	Zones 2-8 (check for variety specific to your area.
	American Hazelnut	Deciduous shrub height to 10 feet		Brown nut	Blue Jays, Hairy Woodpecker	Zone 5
	Holly Ilex (American, Youpon, Desert, English)	Evergreen tree or shrub height 2 to 50 feet	Insignificant	Brilliant red fruit	30 species of birds, depending on geographic location.	All zones, check for variety specific to your area.
	Firethorn Pyracantha	Evergreen Shrub 8 to 15 feet. Good Espelier.	White cluster	Orange-red fruit.	17 species of brids.	Zone 7
	American Persimmon (Possumwood)	Deciduous tree, spreading crown 30 to 35 feet tall.	Small white flowers	Orange-yellow to yellow fruit	Mockingbird, Catbird, Cedar Waxwing, American Robin, many others.	Zone 5
	Viburnum (Highbush Cranberry)	Deciduous Shrub	White	Bright red to black fruit	Large variety of birds	All zones, check for variety specific to your area.
	American Elderberry	Deciduous Shrub to 15 feet	White Flower Cluster	Dark Purple Fruit	33 Species of birds	Zones 4 to 9
	Crabapple Sargent, Flowering, Oregon, Toringo	Deciduous Tree 8 to 50 feet	Pink or White	Select varieties that have small fruit.	Large Variety of birds.