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.
Location
May not be native
Use Location
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit
Otherwise known as Sugarbush, this evergreen shrub can grow 12 to 15 feet high and up to 18 feet wide. It produces white flower clusters from March through May, followed by groups of reddish berries. It is highly drought tolerant and prefers sunny environments and dry soils. This shrub attracts a variety of bird species as well as small mammals and bees.
May Attract
Sugar Sumac is thought to attract these families of birds
My Saved Plants: 0
Learn more about
Native Plants
Native plants help support our birds throughout the year.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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.