This large, perennial shrub or small tree is also known as Farkleberry and Huckleberry. As the largest blueberry species in North America, it normally grows 8 to 10 feet tall and wide, though large specimens can reach dimensions of up to 30 feet. Its twisting branches bear fragrant, white, bell-shaped flowers followed by shiny black berries that are bitter and tough to humans but enjoyed by many fruit-eating birds and mammals. This understory tree grows best in partial shade and dry, sandy or rocky soils.
May Attract
Tree Sparkle-Berry 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 & 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.
Oklahoma Native Plant Society
PO Box 14274, Tulsa, OK 74159
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.
Duck Creek Farms
PO Box 303, Mounds, OK 74047
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.
Across the Prairie
1423 S. Harvard Avenue, Tulsa , OK 74112
(918) 949-5003
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American Basswood
Tilia americana
+11
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Waxwings
Nuthatches
Wrens
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Crows & Jays
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SHRUBS
American Beauty-Berry
Callicarpa americana
+10
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Vireos
Woodpeckers
Thrushes
Waxwings
Wood Warblers
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American Elm
Ulmus americana
+11
May attract
Wood Warblers
Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Tulsa Audubon Society.
7511 E 89th Pl, Tulsa, OK 74133
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American Holly
Ilex opaca
+10
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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Crows & Jays
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
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Thrushes
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American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
+11
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Vireos
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Nuthatches
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American Pokeweed
Phytolacca americana
+7
May attract
Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
Sparrows
Orioles
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
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American Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
+11
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Waxwings
Finches
Wood Warblers
Orioles
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
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American Witch-Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
+11
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Waxwings
Vireos
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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
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