This deciduous, perennial shrub grows 6 to 12 feet high, with a similar width. The foliage is an attractive reddish-green during the spring before turning blue-green in the summer and red, orange, yellow, and purple in the fall. It produces clusters of white or pink, bell-shaped flowers followed by edible, blue to black fruit in late July to mid-August. This shrub is adaptable, growing in full sun to shade, and in dry to wet soils. It attracts a wide variety of wildlife, including birds and mammals that enjoy the berries, as well as browsers like deer that eat the foliage.
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 234, Camp Hill, PA 17001
appalachian@appalachianaudubon.org 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.
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(717) 676-1045
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.
PO Box 13152, Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 256-3953
906 W Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-7611
571 Mountain Road, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 960-6740
698 Shermans Valley Road, New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 275-5725
678 South Chiques Road, Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 399-0195
1362 Mountain Road, Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6652
6825 Glatfelter Station Road, Seven Valleys, PA 17360
(717) 487-5506
3815 Roser Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 227-0486
12506 Susquehanna Trail South, New Freedom, PA 17349
(717) 227-0924
675 Hill Road, Robesonia, PA 19551
(610) 750-4186
115 Barges Road, Coburn, PA 16832
(814) 303-2218
Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.
124 Wedgewood Road, Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 255-0100
Eaton Street, Leesport, PA 19533
(866) 873-3888
53 Tree Lane, Clarion, PA 16214
2191 Hillcrest Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
(855) 752-6862
8884 Mercer Pike, Meadville, PA 16335
(800) 873-3321
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Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
TREES
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
SHRUBS / TREES
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
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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