Native Plants

Tall Goldenrod

Solidago altissima
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit, Nuts

May Attract

Tall Goldenrod 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.

Ramshorn-Livingston Audubon Center and Sanctuary

109 Dubois Rd, Catskill, NY 12414

(518) 325-5203 |

cmacs@audubon.org

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.

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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Allegheny Service-Berry

SHRUBS / TREES

Allegheny Service-Berry

Amelanchier laevis

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
+10

May attract

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Thrushes

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

SHRUBS / TREES

Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

Cornus alternifolia

Wood Warblers
Sparrows
Vireos
+10

May attract

Wood Warblers
Sparrows
Vireos
Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Basswood

TREES

American Basswood

Tilia americana

Vireos
Sparrows
Thrushes
+11

May attract

Vireos
Sparrows
Thrushes
Orioles
Chickadees & Titmice

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Ramshorn-Livingston Audubon Center and Sanctuary.
109 Dubois Rd, Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 325-5203 | cmacs@audubon.org
 
American Beech

TREES

American Beech

Fagus grandifolia

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Chickadees & Titmice
Wood Warblers
+11

May attract

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Chickadees & Titmice
Wood Warblers
Finches
Wrens

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Elm

TREES

American Elm

Ulmus americana

Wood Warblers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Waxwings
+11

May attract

Wood Warblers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Waxwings
Sparrows
Woodpeckers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Hazelnut

SHRUBS

American Hazelnut

Corylus americana

Wrens
Crows & Jays
Waxwings
+11

May attract

Wrens
Crows & Jays
Waxwings
Nuthatches
Sparrows

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Hornbeam

TREES

American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Orioles
Chickadees & Titmice
Waxwings
+11

May attract

Orioles
Chickadees & Titmice
Waxwings
Vireos
Crows & Jays

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Larch

TREES

American Larch

Larix laricina

Waxwings
Crows & Jays
Chickadees & Titmice
+11

May attract

Waxwings
Crows & Jays
Chickadees & Titmice
Finches
Vireos

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Seeds

 
American Mountain-Ash

SHRUBS / TREES

American Mountain-Ash

Sorbus americana

Thrushes
Chickadees & Titmice
Crows & Jays
+10

May attract

Thrushes
Chickadees & Titmice
Crows & Jays
Wood Warblers
Orioles

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

 
American Sycamore

TREES

American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Wrens
Waxwings
Sparrows
+11

May attract

Wrens
Waxwings
Sparrows
Thrushes
Vireos

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

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