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.
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.
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.
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
6N800 Illinois Route 25, St. Charles, IL 60174
(847) 742-1790
170 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 299-1300
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
2107 Edgewood Drive, Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4716
8714 Richardson Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081
(815) 675-6240
19561 East Twombly Road, Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 384-3311
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812 North Washington Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
(331) 248-1016
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Caterpillars
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SHRUBS
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
TREES
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
SHRUBS / TREES
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
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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