Winterberry Holly: This shrub produces bright red berries in the winter, attracting a variety of birds, including robins and cedar waxwings. Its glossy foliage adds a nice visual appeal year-round.
Serviceberry (Amelanchier): Known for its delicate white flowers in spring and vibrant red berries in summer, the serviceberry is a favorite for birds like orioles, thrushes, and mockingbirds.
Spirea: With its clusters of pink or white flowers and dense, rounded form, spirea provides shelter and food for birds, especially during the flowering season when pollinators are also buzzing around.
Bayberry: This aromatic shrub produces waxy berries that birds such as waxwings and sparrows love. Bayberry’s silvery foliage provides an attractive backdrop to your garden while benefiting local wildlife.
– Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis): This native shrub attracts hummingbirds with its unique, globe-shaped flowers. Its dense thicket also offers excellent cover for nesting birds. –
Chokecherry: This small tree or shrub produces clusters of white flowers in spring followed by dark purple cherries that birds adore. It’s great for attracting species like warblers and woodpeckers.
Native Viburnum: With a variety of types to choose from, viburnums offer beautiful spring flowers, followed by berries that many birds—such as thrushes and sparrows—find irresistible. They also provide shelter and nesting opportunities.