Southeast
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Common Elderberry
Common Elderberry
Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis
Fruits are favored by many birds and are rich in carbohydrates and protein, which is important for migrating songbirds. Provides cover habitat for birds and other wildlife.
When Does It Have Berries & Flowers?
BerriesFlowersJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECSOME OF YOUR REGION’S BIRDS THAT WILL EAT ITS BERRIES
This isn’t all of the birds in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to feed on this berry species.
Cedar Waxwing
Northern Bobwhite
Pileated Woodpecker
Brown Thrasher
Some Pollinators this berry helps attract
This isn’t all of the pollinators in your region that will utilize it, but a handful of representative species.
Native Bees
Butterflies
Caterpillars That utilize this plant
This isn’t all of the caterpillars in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to use this species as a host plant.
Henry's Elfin
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Common Serviceberry
Common Serviceberry
Amelanchier arborea
Produces berries early in the growing season when fruit availability is scarce. Berries are high in carbohydrates and protein. Fruits are usually eaten as soon as they ripen by dozens of bird species.
When Does It Have Berries & Flowers?
BerriesFlowersJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECSOME OF YOUR REGION’S BIRDS THAT WILL EAT ITS BERRIES
This isn’t all of the birds in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to feed on this berry species.
- Cedar Waxwing
Gray Catbird- Pileated Woodpecker
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Some Pollinators this berry helps attract
This isn’t all of the pollinators in your region that will utilize it, but a handful of representative species.
- Native Bees
- Butterflies
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Caterpillars That utilize this plant
This isn’t all of the caterpillars in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to use this species as a host plant.
Striped Hairstreak
Red-spotted Purple
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Highbush Blueberry
Highbush Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Blueberries are rich in carbohydrates and are sought out by by many bird and other wildlife. Important food for migratory birds.
When Does It Have Berries & Flowers?
BerriesFlowersJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECSOME OF YOUR REGION’S BIRDS THAT WILL EAT ITS BERRIES
This isn’t all of the birds in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to feed on this berry species.
American Robin- Gray Catbird
Ruffed Grouse
Great Crested Flycatcher- Brown Thrasher
Some Pollinators this berry helps attract
This isn’t all of the pollinators in your region that will utilize it, but a handful of representative species.
- Native Bees
Bumble Bees- Butterflies
Spicebush Swallowtail
Silvery Blue
Caterpillars That utilize this plant
This isn’t all of the caterpillars in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to use this species as a host plant.
- Henry's Elfin
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Southern Arrowwood
Southern Arrowwood
Viburnum dentatum
Fruits have a high fat, carbohydrate, and protein content, making them very valuable to migratory songbirds that need sustenance to complete their long journey, as well to birds overwintering in areas where insects are not available.
When Does It Have Berries & Flowers?
BerriesFlowersJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECSOME OF YOUR REGION’S BIRDS THAT WILL EAT ITS BERRIES
This isn’t all of the birds in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to feed on this berry species.
- American Robin
- Cedar Waxwing
Northern Mockingbird- Gray Catbird
Some Pollinators this berry helps attract
This isn’t all of the pollinators in your region that will utilize it, but a handful of representative species.
- Native Bees
- Bumble Bees
- Butterflies
Moths
Caterpillars That utilize this plant
This isn’t all of the caterpillars in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to use this species as a host plant.
Spring Azure- Henry's Elfin
Baltimore Checkerspot
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Spicebush
Spicebush
Lindera benzoin
Berries are packed with protein and fat. These nutritious fruits are consumed by many birds, and are especially important for migratory birds.
When Does It Have Berries & Flowers?
BerriesFlowersJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECSOME OF YOUR REGION’S BIRDS THAT WILL EAT ITS BERRIES
This isn’t all of the birds in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to feed on this berry species.
- American Robin
- Northern Mockingbird
- Gray Catbird
- Northern Bobwhite
- Great Crested Flycatcher
Some Pollinators this berry helps attract
This isn’t all of the pollinators in your region that will utilize it, but a handful of representative species.
- Native Bees
- Butterflies
- Moths
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail- Spicebush Swallowtail
Promethea Silkmoth
Caterpillars That utilize this plant
This isn’t all of the caterpillars in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to use this species as a host plant.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Spicebush Swallowtail
Promethea Silkmoth
Header photo credits: Catbird © Laura Frazier, Cedar Waxing © Kevin L. Cole
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