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.
4500 Springer Boulevard, Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 244-2229 |
uta.meyer@audubon.org5615 Corporate Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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.
2625 Charter Oak Drive, Little Rock, AR 72227
Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.
290 Oneal Ln, Elkins, AR 72727
(800) 684-3734
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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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