Native Plants

Eastern Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis
Location

Native to

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Type
Evergreen, Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars

Other names for this coniferous, evergreen tree include Northern White-Cedar and American Arborvitae. It has a narrow, pyramidal shape, which attains a height of 20-40 feet and a spread of 10-15 feet. This tree is normally found in swampy areas or rocky hillsides, growing in full sun to shade, and in moist, well-drained soils. Commonly cultivated and grown as a screen or hedge, its dense foliage provides good shelter and nesting sites.

May Attract

Eastern Arborvitae 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 New York

P.O. Box 188, Albany, NY 12201

audubonny@audubon.org

Services

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

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.

Renewed Ground (H.E.L.P. Endorsed)

240 Storm Drive, Holtsville, NY 11742

(516) 426-2203

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Bayard Cutting Arboretum (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11742

(516) 725 - 4853

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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.

Glover Perennials, LLC (Wholesale Only)

725 Sterling Lane, Cutchogue, NY 11935

(631) 765-3546

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North Fork Boutique Gardens

2450 Elijah's Lane, Mattituck, NY 11952

(631) 734-6832

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Fort Pond Native Plants

26 South Embassy Street, Montauk, NY 11954

(631) 668-6452

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Peconic River Herb Farm

2749 River Road, Calverton, NY 11933

(631) 369-0058

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Long Island Natives

220 Old Country Road, Eastport, NY 11941

(631) 801-2855

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Quality Parks Native Plants

322 East Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

631-473-6760

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Quality Parks

PO Box 143, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

(631) 473-6760

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Bayport Flower Houses

940 Montauk Highway, Bayport, NY 11705

(631) 472-0014

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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.

KMS Native Plants (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

104 Main Avenue, Lake Grove, NY 11755

(631) 848-2178

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Dropseed Native Landscapes (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565

(516) 524-8711

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Your local Audubon offering native plant services is North Fork Audubon Society.
PO Box 862, Greenport, NY 11944
| info@northforkaudubon.org
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Sparrows
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Orioles
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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
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TREES

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Vireos
Orioles
Thrushes
+11

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TREES

American Larch

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Vireos
Orioles
Waxwings
+11

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Waxwings
Finches
Cardinals & Grosbeaks

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Caterpillars

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SHRUBS / TREES

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Sparrows
Wood Warblers
Waxwings
+10

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