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.
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.
PO Box 882, Urbana, IL 61803-0882
champaigncountyaudubon@gmail.com Visit siteLocal and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.
P.O. Box 271, Carbondale, IL 62903
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.
812 North Washington Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
(331) 248-1016
170 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 299-1300
25W471 Plank Road, Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 355-4000
28 West 571 Roosevelt Road, Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 293-1040
6N800 Illinois Route 25, St. Charles, IL 60174
(847) 742-1790
PO Box 125, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-5105
7548 West Monee-Manhattan Road, Monee, IL 60449
(708) 534-3988
812 North Washington Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
(331) 248-1016
33W192 Montgomery Road, Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 820-8088
8714 Richardson Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081
(815) 675-6240
2107 Edgewood Drive, Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4716
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Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
TREES
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
TREES
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Caterpillars
Seeds
Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.
Bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights climate change.
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