While some of the European and Asian hazels grow as trees, the two hazels native to North America grow as shrubs. The nuts are outstanding for both human and wildlife consumption. You can forage for wild nuts, but if you want to eat a lot of them, it’s best to plant some in your ...
This is an excellent shrub for wildlife and aesthetics, with pink summer blooms that attract pollinators. botanical nameCallicarpa americana sun requirementsFull sun to partial shade height8’-12’ hardiness zones7-11 American Beautyberry isan all-around wonderful shrubfor wildlife and is beautiful, ...
An underused native shrub, fragrant sumac has spectacular fall foliage and makes an excellent shrub for borders and hedges. They’re hardy, easy to grow, and have an appealing, rounded form. Fragrant sumac is also a valuable wildlife plant, attracting pollinators, birds, and butterflies. ...
Both the flowers and berries are a valuable food source for beneficial insects, especially as they are produced in the middle of winter when not much else is on offer, so are also great for adding to planting plans for wildlife garden ideas. Size: 5-8 ft in height Good for: Creating a...
Urness, P.J.1989.Shrubs as habitats for wildlife.Pages 441- 458 in C.M. McKell, ed. The biology and utilization of shrubs. xx, 656 p.FERNANDEZ,O.A., BOO,R.M. y SANCHEZ,L.F.; 1989. South American Shrublands. In: C.M. McKell (ed.): The Biology and Utilization of Shrubs. ...
LINDERA BENZOIN, ornative spicebush, is one of the first things to bloom and the last to color up in fall. Beloved by wildlife, and me. (Other suchforsythia alternatives are here.) HAMAMELIS, OR WITCH-HAZEL, is another genus of extra-earlybird shrubs.Some choice witch-hazelseven offer fr...
If you have a lot of deer or other critters that frequent your yard, consider planting deer resistantbushesand flowers so they won’t be destroyed by the wildlife. It could save you some aggravation down the road. How to Plant Fragrant Bushes ...
Celebrate National Pollinator Week by planting trees, shrubs, flowers, herbs and fruits that attract and support these vital forms of wildlife. It's what puts the buzz in The Garden Buzz! Check with your local extension office for lists of pollinator-friendly plants for your region, it's easy...
In the Landscape:Hairy Honeysuckle can be used as a ground cover on a dry slope or may be trained on a trellis. Its attractive, pink flowers are another hummingbird favorite, so it is also a good choice for a wildlife garden. Phenology:Bloom time:June-August;Fruit ripens:September. ...
Salix capreais known as the great sallow. It's also called the goat willow and the pussy willow. According to The Wildlife Trusts (a registered UK charity for protecting nature), the plant is also known as a sally. It's native to Europe and Asia. It has oval leaves instead of narrow...