Also known as Common Prickly Ash, this plant gets its name from the fact that chewing on the leaves or bark can leave the mouth, teeth, and gums feeling tingly and numb, a symptom that was once used to treat toothaches. This aromatic, perennial shrub often grows in thickets 12 to 25 feet in height. The stems grow thorns at the nodes and small greenish flowers that give way to small red/black fruits. This plant grows in full sun and in rocky, calcareous soils, and attracts various species of butterflies.
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.
134 Cove Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 922-3200 |
trsac@audubon.org, Greenwich, CT
, Greenwich, CT
, Greenwich, CT
, Greenwich, CT
613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 869-5272 |
greenwichcenter@audubon.org127 Warren Landing Rd, Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 265-2601 |
cmacs@audubon.org185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488
2032645098 |
bentoftheriver@audubon.orgLocal and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.
38 West 4th Street , Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 551-5838
60 Combest Avenue, Hicksville , NY 11801
(516) 500-3135
11 Hildreth Avenue, Halsite, NY 11743
(516) 661-7714
1934 Carroll Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 477-3411
6 Harborfields Court, Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 662-2623
6 Topland Road, Hartsdale , NY 10530
(914) 713-7912
1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 413 - 6634
440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11742
(516) 725 - 4853
240 Storm Drive, Holtsville, NY 11742
(516) 426-2203
3808 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 370-9044
5 Beaver Dam Road, Randolph, NJ 07869
(973) 270-7847
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.
58 Harbor Road, Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 206-0608
841 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 261-1148
9 Woodhull Court , Northport, NY 11768
691 Deer Park Avenue, Dix Hills, NY 11746
(631) 586-6242
51 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 769-1300
1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY 11717
1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood , NY 11717
(631) 260-1513
475 Smith Ridge Road, Vista, NY 10590
(914) 533-7242
1202 Route 35, South Salem, NY 10590
(914) 763-3001
2402 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 761-5141
1943 Baldwin Road, Yorktown, NY 10598
(914) 962-2064
PO Box 143, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 473-6760
194 NY-100, Somers, NY 10536
(914) 232-3570
322 East Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
631-473-6760
940 Montauk Highway, Bayport, NY 11705
(631) 472-0014
3808 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 370-9044
45 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 669-5633
2749 River Road, Calverton, NY 11933
(631) 369-0058
156 East Ridge Road, Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 986-9699
220 Old Country Road, Eastport, NY 11941
(631) 801-2855
Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.
104 Main Avenue, Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 848-2178
480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565
(516) 524-8711
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Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.
Bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights climate change.
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