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Location
May not be native
Use Location
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
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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