Native Plants

Gray Dogwood

Cornus racemosa
Location

Native to

12555 Change
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit

This perennial, deciduous shrub grows 10 to 15 feet tall, and often forms thickets. It features white flowers that bloom during May and June, and produce small, white berries. It grows in full sun to shade, and typically occurs in moist, rocky soils. This shrub attracts butterflies as well as birds and other wildlife that eat its fruit.

May Attract

Gray Dogwood 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.

Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary

127 Warren Landing Rd, Garrison, NY 10524

(845) 265-2601 |

cmacs@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat Ambassador volunteer training
  • Habitat recognition/certification

Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary

6808 State Route 82, Stanfordville, NY 12581

(518) 325-5203

Greenwich Audubon Center

613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831

(203) 869-5272 |

greenwichcenter@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Habitat recognition/certification

Sharon Audubon Center

325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, CT 06069

(860) 364-0520 |

sharonauduboncenter@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

Fairchild Wildflower Audubon Sanctuary

, Greenwich, CT

Hemlock Gorge Audubon Sanctuary

, Greenwich, CT

Mildred Caldwell Audubon Sanctuary of Walden Woods

, Greenwich, CT

Oneida Audubon Sanctuary

, Greenwich, CT

Bent of the River Audubon Center

185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488

2032645098 |

bentoftheriver@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

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.

LRB Landscape Design (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

6 Topland Road, Hartsdale , NY 10530

(914) 713-7912

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.

Midsummer Farm

156 East Ridge Road, Warwick, NY 10990

(845) 986-9699

Blossom Knoll Nurseries

1943 Baldwin Road, Yorktown, NY 10598

(914) 962-2064

Catskill Native Nursery

607 Samsonville Road, Kerhonkson, NY 12446

(845) 626-2758

Katonah Nursery

194 NY-100, Somers, NY 10536

(914) 232-3570

Hardscrabble Farms

45 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY 10560

(914) 669-5633

Native Landscapes & Garden Center

991 Route 22, Quaker Ridge Plaza, Pawling, NY 12564

(845) 855-7050

Gossett Brothers Nursery

1202 Route 35, South Salem, NY 10590

(914) 763-3001

Rosedale Nurseries

51 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY 10532

(914) 769-1300

Copia Home and Garden

475 Smith Ridge Road, Vista, NY 10590

(914) 533-7242

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

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

480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565

(516) 524-8711

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Thrushes
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Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary.
127 Warren Landing Rd, Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 265-2601 | cmacs@audubon.org
 
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Sparrows
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TREES

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Chickadees & Titmice
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+11

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TREES

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Vireos
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Waxwings
+11

May attract

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Waxwings
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Waxwings
Chickadees & Titmice
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