Native Plants

Lowbush Blueberry

Vaccinium angustifolium
Location

Native to

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Type
Shrubs
Attributes
Fruit

Otherwise known as Late Lowbush Blueberry, this low-spreading, perennial shrub has glossy, blue-green leaves in the summer that turn purple in the fall. Small, pinkish-white, bell-shaped flowers bloom in May and June followed by the blue, edible fruit. It grows 6 inches to 2 feet tall and wide in full sun to shade, and in dry to moist soil. This plant’s flowers and fruit attract a variety of wildlife including insect pollinators and birds.

May Attract

Lowbush Blueberry is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
Thrushes
Family
Waxwings
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.

Ramshorn-Livingston Audubon Center and Sanctuary

109 Dubois Rd, Catskill, NY 12414

(518) 325-5203 |

cmacs@audubon.org

Rheinstrom Hill Audubon Center and Sanctuary

225 Cambridge Rd, Hillsdale, NY 12529

(845) 265-2601

Audubon New York

P.O. Box 188, Albany, NY 12201

audubonny@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Native plant sales

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.

New York Flora Association

New York State Museum; 3140 CEC, Albany, NY 12230

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.

WildThings Rescue Nursery

209 Brundige Road, Valley Falls, NY 12185

(518) 441-9823

New York State Tree Nursery

2369 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

(518) 581-1439

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.

KMS Native Plants (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

104 Main Avenue, Lake Grove, NY 11755

(631) 848-2178

Dropseed Native Landscapes (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565

(516) 524-8711

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109 Dubois Rd, Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 325-5203 | cmacs@audubon.org
 
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Orioles
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Sparrows
Waxwings
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+11

May attract

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Woodpeckers
Nuthatches
Orioles
+10

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Sparrows
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Thrushes
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