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This 6 to 12 feet tall deciduous shrub gets its name from the silky hairs found on its twigs and leaf undersides. Clusters of yellowish white flowers bloom in the late spring to early summer, followed by drupes that change from white to blue and attract birds. It grows in full sun to partial shade, but can tolerate almost full shade, and prefers moist, slightly acidic soils.
May Attract
Silky Dogwood is thought to attract these families of birds
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.
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.
Tarheel Nursery
7160 Old Stage Rd North, Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-4598
The Garden Hut
1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-0590
Plant Delights Nursery
9241 Sauls Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-4794
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.
Growing Wild Nursery
1455 Arthur Teague Road, Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 200-2677
Country Farm and Home
101 S Small St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Deep Roots Native
3666 Guess Rd , Durham , NC 27705
Carolina Habitats
1111 Dawson Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Field to Cottage Nursery
12405 Norwood Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613
Flowering Earth Natives
501 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27702
(919) 667-3099
Rachel's Native Plants
141 Lorax Ln., Pittsboro, NC 27312
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American Basswood
Tilia americana
+11
May attract
Thrushes
Sparrows
Woodpeckers
Wrens
Chickadees & Titmice
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American Beauty-Berry
Callicarpa americana
+10
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Orioles
Crows & Jays
Woodpeckers
Nuthatches
Chickadees & Titmice
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American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
+11
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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Woodpeckers
Finches
Chickadees & Titmice
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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Audubon North Carolina.
PO Box 584, Garner, NC 27529
| ben.graham@audubon.org
| ben.graham@audubon.org
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American Elm
Ulmus americana
+11
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Thrushes
Waxwings
Finches
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Nuthatches
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American Holly
Ilex opaca
+10
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Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Nuthatches
Waxwings
Thrushes
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American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
+11
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Nuthatches
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Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Finches
Orioles
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American Pokeweed
Phytolacca americana
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May attract
Finches
Crows & Jays
Sparrows
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
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SHRUBS / TREES
American Witch-Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
+11
May attract
Vireos
Crows & Jays
Woodpeckers
Orioles
Waxwings
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