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This fast-growing and fairly short-lived perennial tree, also known as Box Elder, reaches 80 feet in height. It often has several trunks and can form thickets that grow greenish yellow leaves with a March to April bloom time. This tree grows in full sun, in medium to wet soil, and produces winged seeds that birds and squirrels feed on. It tolerates a variety of soils including dry and clay soil, but is intolerant to shade.
May Attract
Ash-Leaf Maple is thought to attract these families of birds
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.
Todd Wildlife Sanctuary
12 Audubon Road, Bremen, ME 04551
Services
- Habitat installation/restoration projects
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.
Maine Chapter; New England Wild Flower Society
Sawyers Island; RR. #1; Box 79, Boothbay, ME 04537
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.
Fieldstone Gardens
55 Quaker Lane, Vassalboro, ME 04989
(207) 923-3836
Burnt Meadow Nursery
PO Box 25, Brownfield, ME 04010
(207) 890-7403
Western Maine Nurseries
4 Nursery Ln, Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2161
Johnny's Selected Seeds
955 Benton Avenue, Winslow, ME 04901
(877) 564-6697
Pierson Nurseries
24 Buzzell Road, Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 499-2994
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SHRUBS / TREES
Allegheny Service-Berry
Amelanchier laevis
+10
May attract
Sparrows
Woodpeckers
Waxwings
Chickadees & Titmice
Crows & Jays
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
SHRUBS / TREES
Alternate-Leaf Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
+10
May attract
Vireos
Thrushes
Woodpeckers
Crows & Jays
Orioles
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
TREES
American Basswood
Tilia americana
+11
May attract
Waxwings
Sparrows
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Woodpeckers
Wrens
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Hog Island Audubon Camp.
12 Audubon Road, Bremen, ME 04551
(207) 360-7733 | hogisland@audubon.org
(207) 360-7733 | hogisland@audubon.org
TREES
American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
+11
May attract
Sparrows
Woodpeckers
Vireos
Nuthatches
Crows & Jays
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Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
TREES
American Elm
Ulmus americana
+11
May attract
Wrens
Crows & Jays
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Orioles
Woodpeckers
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Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
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TREES
American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
+11
May attract
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Woodpeckers
Wrens
Crows & Jays
Waxwings
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Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
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TREES
American Larch
Larix laricina
+11
May attract
Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens
Vireos
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Seeds
SHRUBS / TREES
American Mountain-Ash
Sorbus americana
+10
May attract
Chickadees & Titmice
Crows & Jays
Thrushes
Vireos
Waxwings
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
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