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This deciduous, perennial tree reaches 60 to 100 feet in height and 1 to 4 feet in diameter with a long trunk and oblong crown. It produces small, white flowers in the spring and purple to black fruit in the summer eaten by birds and many mammals. It grows in moist, well-drained soils, in full sun to partial shade.
May Attract
Black Cherry 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.
Services
- Education programs & presentations
- Habitat Ambassador volunteer training
- Habitat installation/restoration projects
- Municipal & corporate habitat planning & consultation
- Native plant sales
- 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.
Illinois Native Plant Society
P.O. Box 271, Carbondale, IL 62903
Where to Buy
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.
Natural Communities Native Plants
812 North Washington Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
(331) 248-1016
Simply Native Nursery
681 State Highway 135, Alexis, IL 61412
(309) 371-9598
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TREES
American Basswood
Tilia americana
+11
May attract
Orioles
Wrens
Wood Warblers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Sparrows
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
TREES
American Elm
Ulmus americana
+11
May attract
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wrens
Wood Warblers
Finches
Sparrows
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
SHRUBS
American Hazelnut
Corylus americana
+11
May attract
Orioles
Wood Warblers
Crows & Jays
Wrens
Waxwings
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Quad City Audubon Society.
PO Box 81, Bettendorf, IA 52722
| qcaudubon@gmail.com
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TREES
American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
+11
May attract
Woodpeckers
Thrushes
Wood Warblers
Wrens
Orioles
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
SHRUBS / TREES
American Plum
Prunus americana
+10
May attract
Wood Warblers
Crows & Jays
Thrushes
Waxwings
Orioles
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
TREES
American Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
+11
May attract
Finches
Vireos
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Sparrows
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
SHRUBS / TREES
American Witch-Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
+11
May attract
Sparrows
Orioles
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens
Finches
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
TREES
Ash-Leaf Maple
Acer negundo
+11
May attract
Finches
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Crows & Jays
Woodpeckers
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
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