Native Plants

Ash-Leaf Maple

Acer negundo
Location

Native to

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Type
Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit, Nuts

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
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Finches
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.

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center

1206 FM1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

469-526-1980 |

dcac@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat Ambassador volunteer training
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Native plant sales

Trinity River Audubon Center

6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217

trac@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat Ambassador volunteer training
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Municipal & corporate habitat planning & consultation
  • Residential habitat improvement consultation

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.

North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas

2311 Perkins Road, Arlington, TX 76016

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.

Bluestem Nursery

4001 Curry Road, Arlington, TX 76001

(817) 466-2271

North Haven Gardens

7700 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX 75230

(214) 363-5316

Rohde's Nursery and Nature Store

1651 Wall Street, Garland, TX 75041

(972) 864-1934

Randy Johnson Organics (appointment only)

2130 Franklin Drive, Mesquite, TX 75150

(214) 584-0565

Shades of Green

7401 Coit Road, Frisco, TX 75035

(972) 335-9095

Painted Flower Farm

3801 Lariat Road, Denton, TX 76207

(940) 382-3789

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.

Redenta's Garden Shop

2001 Skillman Street, Dallas, TX 75206

(214) 823-9421

Native Gardeners

3300 W Division St, Arlington, TX 76012

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SHRUBS

American Beauty-Berry

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Orioles
Crows & Jays
Woodpeckers
+10

May attract

Orioles
Crows & Jays
Woodpeckers
Nuthatches
Chickadees & Titmice

Provides

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Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Elm

TREES

American Elm

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Wrens
Crows & Jays
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
+11

May attract

Wrens
Crows & Jays
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Orioles
Woodpeckers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Pokeweed

ANNUALS/PER.

American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes
Sparrows
+7

May attract

Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes
Sparrows
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Orioles

Provides

Fruit

Nuts

Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center.
1206 FM1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
469-526-1980 | dcac@audubon.org
 
American Sycamore

TREES

American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Crows & Jays
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Orioles
+11

May attract

Crows & Jays
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Orioles
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
Azure-Blue Sage

ANNUALS/PER.

Azure-Blue Sage

Salvia azurea

Hummingbirds
Wood Warblers
Waxwings
+4

May attract

Hummingbirds
Wood Warblers
Waxwings
Sparrows
Vireos

Provides

Nectar

 
Bigtree Plum

SHRUBS / TREES

Bigtree Plum

Prunus mexicana

Nuthatches
Wrens
Orioles
+10

May attract

Nuthatches
Wrens
Orioles
Woodpeckers
Thrushes

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
Black Willow

TREES

Black Willow

Salix nigra

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Nuthatches
Wood Warblers
+10

May attract

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Nuthatches
Wood Warblers
Crows & Jays
Wrens

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

 
Black-Eyed-Susan

ANNUALS/PER.

Black-Eyed-Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Crows & Jays
Sparrows
Chickadees & Titmice
+10

May attract

Crows & Jays
Sparrows
Chickadees & Titmice
Nuthatches
Thrushes

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

 
Blackjack Oak

TREES

Blackjack Oak

Quercus marilandica

Crows & Jays
Sparrows
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+11

May attract

Crows & Jays
Sparrows
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Chickadees & Titmice
Vireos

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
Blood Sage

ANNUALS/PER. / SHRUBS

Blood Sage

Salvia coccinea

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wood Warblers
Waxwings
+4

May attract

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wood Warblers
Waxwings
Sparrows
Hummingbirds

Provides

Nectar

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