Native Plants

American Plum

Prunus americana
Location

Native to

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Type
Shrubs, Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit

American Plum, or Wild Plum, is a shrub or small tree with a short trunk, broad crown, and thorny, reddish-brown branches and twigs. Its large, showy, white flowers bloom in April and May, followed by fruit that ripens to bright red in August and September and provides an important source of food for many species of birds. American Plum grows up to 35 feet tall in full sun to shade, and in moist, rich, well-drained soils.

May Attract

American Plum is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

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.

Audubon North Carolina

PO Box 584, Garner, NC 27529

ben.graham@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations

Local & Regional Resources

Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.

Forsyth Audubon Society

PO Box 15111, Winston Salem, NC 27113

Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

Campbell Family Nursery

3613 Harmony Highway, Harmony, NC 28634

(704) 775-2425

Midtown Garden Market

339 Wilkesboro Avenue, Wilkesboro, NC 28659

(336) 667-4852

Dearness Gardens

13501 S Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

(704) 875-8234

Frank's Perennial Border

1744 West Clemmonsville Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27127

(336) 650-1111

Farmstead Nursery

1818 N Peace Haven Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104

(336) 760-5966

Reynolda Nursery & Landscaping Supplies

5353 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

(336) 923-2880

Shouse Nursery

3621 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

(336) 922-2337

Reynolda Gardens of Wake Forest University

100 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

(336) 758-5593

Mitchell's Nursery & Greenhouse

1088 West Dalton Road, King, NC 27021

(336) 983-4107

Campbell's Greenhouses & Nursery

209 McDonald Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203

(704) 331-9659

House of Plants & Ceramics

811 Fowler Road, Mt Airy, NC 27030

(336) 789-5697

Soviero's Tri-County Garden Center & Feed

3818 North Main Street, High Point, NC 27265

(336) 885-3800

Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

Growing Wild Nursery

1455 Arthur Teague Road, Siler City, NC 27344

(919) 200-2677

Country Farm and Home

101 S Small St, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Deep Roots Native

3666 Guess Rd , Durham , NC 27705

Carolina Habitats

1111 Dawson Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Field to Cottage Nursery

12405 Norwood Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613

Flowering Earth Natives

501 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27702

(919) 667-3099

Rachel's Native Plants

141 Lorax Ln., Pittsboro, NC 27312

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Nuthatches
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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Audubon North Carolina.
PO Box 584, Garner, NC 27529
| ben.graham@audubon.org
 
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Wood Warblers
Wrens
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+11

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EVERGREEN / SHRUBS / TREES

American Holly

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Sparrows
Wood Warblers
Waxwings
+10

May attract

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TREES

American Hornbeam

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Nuthatches
Thrushes
Woodpeckers
+11

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Sparrows
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ANNUALS/PER.

American Pokeweed

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Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Sparrows
Orioles
+7

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Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Sparrows
Orioles
Crows & Jays
Waxwings

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TREES

American Sycamore

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Woodpeckers
Waxwings
Thrushes
+11

May attract

Woodpeckers
Waxwings
Thrushes
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Nuthatches

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SHRUBS / TREES

American Witch-Hazel

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Sparrows
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens
+11

May attract

Sparrows
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens
Thrushes
Woodpeckers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
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ANNUALS/PER.

Anise-Scented Goldenrod

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Woodpeckers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Finches
+11

May attract

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