Native Plants

Red Maple

Acer rubrum
Location

Native to

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Type
Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit, Nuts

Also called Scarlet or Soft Maple, this deciduous, perennial tree grows to a height of 40 to 60 feet and a spread of around 40 feet at maturity. It yields twin seeds that are up to one inch in length, and provides amazing yellow to bright red fall color. This tree grows best in full sun to partial shade and in moist, slightly acidic soils. It is visited by a variety of wildlife, including birds, moths, and browsers like deer.

May Attract

Red Maple is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Finches
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

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.

Audubon Center at Riverlands

301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386

(636) 899-0090

Services

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

Audubon Upper Mississippi River

2355 HIGHWAY 36 WEST, ROSEVILLE, MN 55113

651-739-9332 |

audubonumr@audubon.org

Services

  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

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.

Wild Ones - St. Louis Chapter

2833 Manderly Drive, St. Louis, MO 63144

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.

Sugar Creek Gardens

1011 N. Woodlawn, Kirkwood, MO 63122

(314) 965-3070

Greenscape Gardens

2832 Barrett Station Road, Manchester, MO 63021

(314) 821-2440

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.

Missouri Wildflowers Nursery

9814 Pleasant Hill Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109

(573) 496-3492

Hamilton Native Outpost

16786 Brown Road, Elk Creek, MO 65464

(417) 967-2190

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SHRUBS / TREES

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Cornus alternifolia

Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes
Vireos
+10

May attract

Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes
Vireos
Nuthatches
Cardinals & Grosbeaks

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

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TREES

American Basswood

Tilia americana

Thrushes
Crows & Jays
Wood Warblers
+11

May attract

Thrushes
Crows & Jays
Wood Warblers
Finches
Woodpeckers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Beech

TREES

American Beech

Fagus grandifolia

Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes
Woodpeckers
+11

May attract

Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes
Woodpeckers
Wrens
Waxwings

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Audubon Center at Riverlands.
301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386
(636) 899-0090 |
 
American Elm

TREES

American Elm

Ulmus americana

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Vireos
Orioles
+11

May attract

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Vireos
Orioles
Chickadees & Titmice
Wood Warblers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Hazelnut

SHRUBS

American Hazelnut

Corylus americana

Waxwings
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wood Warblers
+11

May attract

Waxwings
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wood Warblers
Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Holly

EVERGREEN / SHRUBS / TREES

American Holly

Ilex opaca

Chickadees & Titmice
Wood Warblers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
+10

May attract

Chickadees & Titmice
Wood Warblers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Vireos
Orioles

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Hornbeam

TREES

American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Orioles
Woodpeckers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+11

May attract

Orioles
Woodpeckers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Waxwings
Vireos

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Plum

SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

Prunus americana

Wood Warblers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Orioles
+10

May attract

Wood Warblers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Orioles
Waxwings
Crows & Jays

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Pokeweed

ANNUALS/PER.

American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Thrushes
Waxwings
Orioles
+7

May attract

Thrushes
Waxwings
Orioles
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Sparrows

Provides

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Sycamore

TREES

American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Orioles
Wrens
Vireos
+11

May attract

Orioles
Wrens
Vireos
Nuthatches
Wood Warblers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

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