Native Plants

Smooth Arrow-Wood

Viburnum recognitum
Location

Native to

19006 Change
Type
Shrubs
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit, Nuts

Smooth Arrow-Wood is a multi-stemmed shrub that typically grows 5 to 15 feet tall with long, straight branches. It produces small, white flowers in late spring to early summer, followed by dark blue to violet fruits that are eaten by various birds and mammals. This perennial prefers partial sun and moist, fertile soil.

May Attract

Smooth Arrow-Wood 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.

Discovery Center

3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121

(610) 990-3431

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove

1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA 19403

(610) 666-5593 |

midatlantic@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

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.

Meadowbrook Farm

1633 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046

(215) 887-5900

Collins Nursery

773 Roslyn Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

(215) 715-3439

Churchville Nature Center

501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA 18966

(215) 357-4005

Primex Garden Center

435 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

(215) 887-7500

Kate's Corner

1323 Fort Washington Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034

(215) 641-1494

Marano Gardens

488 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034

(215) 646-3336

Good Host Plants

150 West Butler Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

(267) 270-5036

Morris Arboretum

100 East Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

(215) 247-5777

Holly Days Nursery

1201 Horsham Road, Ambler, PA 19002

(215) 283-3228

Gino's Nursery and Landscaping

2237 2nd Street Pike, Newtown, PA 18940

(215) 598-3992

Schuykill Center for Environmental Education

8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128

(215) 482-7300

The Rhoads Garden

570 Dekalb Pike, North Wales, PA 19454

(215) 699-2207

Stony Hill Perennial Farm

173 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA 19067

(215) 295-8479

David Brothers Landscape Services

Bean Road & Whitehall Road, Worcester, PA 19490

(610) 584-1550

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

1635 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938

(215) 862-2924

Peace Valley Nature Center

170 North Chapman Road, Doylestown, PA 18901

(215) 345-7860

Redbud Native Plant Nursery

904 North Providence Road, Media, PA 19063

(610) 892-2833

Behmerwald Nursery

4904 Garges Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473

(610) 287-0480

Northeast Native Perennials

1716 East Sawmill Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(215) 901-5552

ArcheWild (Wholesale/Landscaping)

2191 Hillcrest Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(855) 752-6862

Yellow Springs Farm

1165 Yellow Springs Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425

(610) 827-2014

Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery

2415 Route 100, Orefield, PA 18069

(610) 395-2570

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.

ArcheWild (Wholesale/Landscaping)

2191 Hillcrest Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(855) 752-6862

Ernst Conservation Seed (mail-order)

8884 Mercer Pike, Meadville, PA 16335

(800) 873-3321

Bower & Branch

Eaton Street, Leesport, PA 19533

(866) 873-3888

North Creek Nurseries (Wholesale Only)

124 Wedgewood Road, Oxford, PA 19363

(610) 255-0100

C and A Trees

53 Tree Lane, Clarion, PA 16214

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