Native Plants

Lotebush

Ziziphus obtusifolia
Location

Native to

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Type
Shrubs, Trees
Attributes
Fruit, Nuts

Also known as Graythorn, this thorny, perennial shrub grows to 6 by 8 feet in size. It is a good cover plant that produces dense branches, small yellow flowers, and edible purplish berries. Attracting birds, mammals, and pollinating insects, this tree grows best in partial shade and dry soils.

May Attract

Lotebush is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Finches
Family
Nuthatches
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Woodpeckers

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.

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center

10750 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78221

(210) 628-1639 |

mlac@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Native plant sales
  • Residential habitat improvement consultation

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.

Garden Style San Antonio

2800 U.S. Hwy 281 North, San Antonio, TX 78212

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX 78739

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.

Redenta's Garden Shop

2001 Skillman Street, Dallas, TX 75206

(214) 823-9421

Native Gardeners

3300 W Division St, Arlington, TX 76012

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GRASSES

Alkali-Sacaton

Sporobolus airoides

Woodpeckers
Finches
Nuthatches
+4

May attract

Woodpeckers
Finches
Nuthatches
Sparrows
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American Basswood

TREES

American Basswood

Tilia americana

Sparrows
Crows & Jays
Wood Warblers
+11

May attract

Sparrows
Crows & Jays
Wood Warblers
Orioles
Nuthatches

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Beauty-Berry

SHRUBS

American Beauty-Berry

Callicarpa americana

Sparrows
Orioles
Waxwings
+10

May attract

Sparrows
Orioles
Waxwings
Vireos
Nuthatches

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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Mitchell Lake Audubon Center.
10750 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 628-1639 | mlac@audubon.org
 
American Sycamore

TREES

American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Wrens
Wood Warblers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
+11

May attract

Wrens
Wood Warblers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Sparrows

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
Ash-Leaf Maple

TREES

Ash-Leaf Maple

Acer negundo

Waxwings
Chickadees & Titmice
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
+11

May attract

Waxwings
Chickadees & Titmice
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Sparrows
Crows & Jays

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
Azure-Blue Sage

ANNUALS/PER.

Azure-Blue Sage

Salvia azurea

Wood Warblers
Sparrows
Vireos
+4

May attract

Wood Warblers
Sparrows
Vireos
Waxwings
Mockingbirds & Thrashers

Provides

Nectar

 
Black Cherry

TREES

Black Cherry

Prunus serotina

Sparrows
Nuthatches
Orioles
+10

May attract

Sparrows
Nuthatches
Orioles
Vireos
Mockingbirds & Thrashers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
Black Walnut

TREES

Black Walnut

Juglans nigra

Wrens
Crows & Jays
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
+10

May attract

Wrens
Crows & Jays
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Chickadees & Titmice
Nuthatches

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

 
Black Willow

TREES

Black Willow

Salix nigra

Woodpeckers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Thrushes
+10

May attract

Woodpeckers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Thrushes
Orioles
Crows & Jays

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

 
Blood Sage

ANNUALS/PER. / SHRUBS

Blood Sage

Salvia coccinea

Wood Warblers
Orioles
Hummingbirds
+4

May attract

Wood Warblers
Orioles
Hummingbirds
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Vireos

Provides

Nectar

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