This is a perennial, deciduous, and multi-stemmed shrub that typically grows 8 to 16 feet tall, and naturally occurs in dry or moist thickets. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, and in dry to moist soil, with a medium water requirement. This plant grows yellowish-brown catkins that appear in late winter and early spring, its leaves turning various colors from bright yellow to wine-red in the fall.
These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services
In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.
PO Box 20084, Indianapolis, IN 46280
info@amosbutleraudubon.org Visit siteLocal and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.
4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208
P.O. Box 501528, Indianapolis, IN 46250
Find in-person and online vendors for your home or wholesale project. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native stocks, and find out what services they offer.
5635 County Road 72, Spencerville, IN 46788
(1260) 704-5092
128 Sunset Drive, Walkerton, IN 46574
(574) 586-2412
5715 North 750 East, Hamlet, IN 46532
(574) 867-4192
15508 West 700 North, Medaryville, IN 47957
(219) 843-4827
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Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.
Bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights climate change.
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