This fast-growing, colony-forming, deciduous shrub usually grows 3 to 10 feet tall with a single trunk and several leafy branches, its foliage turning a stunning bright red in early fall. It has male and female plants, individual plants producing either all male or female flowers, blooming late spring to mid-summer. On female shrubs the yellowish flowers are replaced by bunches of dark red berries that mature during the autumn and persist into winter. This plant can grow in full sun to shade, and in most dry soils, including sandy, loam, and clay.
May Attract
Smooth Sumac 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.
Services
- Education programs & presentations
- Habitat Ambassador volunteer training
- Habitat installation/restoration projects
- Municipal & corporate habitat planning & consultation
- 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.
Indiana Native Plant & Wildflower Society
4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208
Indiana Native Plant Society
P.O. Box 501528, Indianapolis, IN 46250
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.
Woody Warehouse
3216 West 850 North, Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-5487
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.
Riverview Native Nursery
5635 County Road 72, Spencerville, IN 46788
(1260) 704-5092
My Saved Plants: 0
More native plants for your area
Showing 98 results
SHRUBS / TREES
Allegheny Service-Berry
Amelanchier laevis
+10
May attract
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wood Warblers
Vireos
Woodpeckers
Orioles
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
SHRUBS / TREES
Alternate-Leaf Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
+10
May attract
Thrushes
Vireos
Wood Warblers
Woodpeckers
Waxwings
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
TREES
American Basswood
Tilia americana
+11
May attract
Finches
Orioles
Wrens
Nuthatches
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Sassafras Audubon Society.
PO Box 85, Bloomington, IN 47408
| sas@sassafrasaudubon.org
Visit site
| sas@sassafrasaudubon.org
TREES
American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
+11
May attract
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Nuthatches
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens
Wood Warblers
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
TREES
American Elm
Ulmus americana
+11
May attract
Sparrows
Nuthatches
Vireos
Chickadees & Titmice
Waxwings
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
SHRUBS
American Hazelnut
Corylus americana
+11
May attract
Thrushes
Crows & Jays
Finches
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Woodpeckers
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
EVERGREEN / SHRUBS / TREES
American Holly
Ilex opaca
+10
May attract
Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes
Wood Warblers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
TREES
American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
+11
May attract
Finches
Sparrows
Nuthatches
Wrens
Waxwings
Provides
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
My Saved Plants: 0
So You Have Your List of Native Plants. Now What?
Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.
Why Native Plants Are Better for Birds and People
Bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights climate change.
Bird-Friendly Plants FAQ
Got questions? We have answers.
