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 882, Urbana, IL 61803-0882
champaigncountyaudubon@gmail.com 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.
P.O. Box 271, Carbondale, IL 62903
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.
812 North Washington Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
(331) 248-1016
25W471 Plank Road, Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 355-4000
28 West 571 Roosevelt Road, Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 293-1040
33W192 Montgomery Road, Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 820-8088
812 North Washington Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
(331) 248-1016
PO Box 125, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-5105
170 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 299-1300
6N800 Illinois Route 25, St. Charles, IL 60174
(847) 742-1790
7548 West Monee-Manhattan Road, Monee, IL 60449
(708) 534-3988
6128 East Sandwich Road, Big Rock, IL 60511
(630) 554-1171
10729 Pine Road, Leland, IL 60531
(815) 981-8000
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Caterpillars
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Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
SHRUBS / TREES
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
TREES
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
SHRUBS / TREES
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
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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