Native Plants

Gray Dogwood

Cornus racemosa
Location

Native to

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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.

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.

Waxwing EcoWorks Co.

, , 17602

(717) 676-1045

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.

Ladybug EarthCare

PO Box 13152, Harrisburg, PA 17110

(717) 256-3953

Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouse

906 W Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

(717) 766-7611

Diakon Wilderness Greenhouse

571 Mountain Road, Boiling Springs, PA 17007

(717) 960-6740

Perennial Gardens Nursery

698 Shermans Valley Road, New Bloomfield, PA 17068

(717) 275-5725

Go Native Tree Farm

678 South Chiques Road, Manheim, PA 17545

(717) 399-0195

Spring Haven Farm

1362 Mountain Road, Newburg, PA 17240

(717) 423-6652

The Native Yard

6825 Glatfelter Station Road, Seven Valleys, PA 17360

(717) 487-5506

Sylvia Native Nursery & Seed Company (Wholesale Only)

3815 Roser Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327

(717) 227-0486

Mid Atlantic Natives

12506 Susquehanna Trail South, New Freedom, PA 17349

(717) 227-0924

Keystone Wildflowers

675 Hill Road, Robesonia, PA 19551

(610) 750-4186

Winghaven Nursery

115 Barges Road, Coburn, PA 16832

(814) 303-2218

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.

North Creek Nurseries (Wholesale Only)

124 Wedgewood Road, Oxford, PA 19363

(610) 255-0100

Bower & Branch

Eaton Street, Leesport, PA 19533

(866) 873-3888

C and A Trees

53 Tree Lane, Clarion, PA 16214

ArcheWild (Wholesale/Landscaping)

2191 Hillcrest Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(855) 752-6862

Ernst Conservation Seed (mail-order)

8884 Mercer Pike, Meadville, PA 16335

(800) 873-3321

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Cardinals & Grosbeaks
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Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Waxwings
Nuthatches
Woodpeckers
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TREES

American Basswood

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Waxwings
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Crows & Jays
+11

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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Appalachian Audubon Society.
PO Box 234, Camp Hill, PA 17001
| appalachian@appalachianaudubon.org
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TREES

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Fagus grandifolia

Sparrows
Vireos
Woodpeckers
+11

May attract

Sparrows
Vireos
Woodpeckers
Orioles
Wood Warblers

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Caterpillars

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American Elm

TREES

American Elm

Ulmus americana

Vireos
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+11

May attract

Vireos
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Thrushes

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Butterflies

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Fruit

Nuts

 
American Hazelnut

SHRUBS

American Hazelnut

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Finches
Nuthatches
Orioles
+11

May attract

Finches
Nuthatches
Orioles
Sparrows
Chickadees & Titmice

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
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TREES

American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Sparrows
Crows & Jays
+11

May attract

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Sparrows
Crows & Jays
Finches
Waxwings

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Plum

SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

Prunus americana

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Sparrows
Crows & Jays
+10

May attract

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Sparrows
Crows & Jays
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Pokeweed

ANNUALS/PER.

American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Finches
Crows & Jays
Sparrows
+7

May attract

Finches
Crows & Jays
Sparrows
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Mockingbirds & Thrashers

Provides

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Sycamore

TREES

American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Crows & Jays
Woodpeckers
Vireos
+11

May attract

Crows & Jays
Woodpeckers
Vireos
Waxwings
Mockingbirds & Thrashers

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