Red-Twig Dogwood Stand out in winter with the bold red stems of the red-twig dogwood (Cornus sericea). It also features clusters of small white flowers in spring, white fruits in summer and fall, and a bold red-orange autumn color.
American Cranberry Viburnum The American cranberry bush viburnum (Viburnum opulus var. americanum) is a flowering shrub with white springtime flowers, maple-shaped leaves that turn bright colors in autumn, and red fall berries.
Wahoo The wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus), a North American native similar to the burning bush, thrives in a moist, sunny spot.
Chokeberry Loved by brown thrashers, cedar waxwings, and other songbirds, the chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) spreads by suckering and is a good choice for a hedge. It's native to many parts of the country, making it especially beneficial for local wildlife.
Eastern Red Cedar An evergreen North American native, the eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) provides shelter to birds among its dense branches. Female plants offer blue berrylike cones that many bird species eat.
Staghorn Sumac The fast-growing staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina), a shrub native to parts of North America, features ferny leaves that turn bold red in fall.
Highbush Blueberry Gray catbirds like to nest in highbush blueberries (Vaccinum corymbosum). This native shrub produces sweet berries enjoyed by bluebirds, robins, and many other birds.
Winterberry Often unnoticed in the summer garden, the winterberry (Ilex verticillata) becomes a focal point when its leaves drop in autumn and the berries ripen.
Beautyberry The beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma) attracts birds and flower arrangers with its showy clusters of purple fruit.
Bunchberry A low-growing shrubby native plant, the bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) resembles its cousin, the flowering dogwood, with its leaves, flowers, and berries.
Serviceberry Robins, thrushes, and other birds quickly eat the fruits of the serviceberry (Amelanchier selections), which you can also enjoy if you can harvest them before the birds do.
By planting these fruit-bearing trees and shrubs, you can create a vibrant and inviting space for birds while enhancing the beauty of your landscape.