Shrubs

Pinnately compound leaves, large plumes of tiny flowers and masses of glossy black berries on red stems feed a multitude of native birds. Fruit useful in medicines, wine and jam making. Versatile shrub does best in full sun in nearly any soil type. Fast growth. 10-15 feet

A vigorous multi stemmed shrub, tolerant of varied soil types, dark green summer foliage turning bright yellow or burgundy in fall. Interesting floret type, seed pockets hold sweet filberts highly prized by man and beast. Fast growth. 10 feet

White flowers in flat clusters in May. Beautiful lustrous green leaves followed by scarlet red fruit and leaves in fall. Returning spring migrants rely on fermented fruit. Fast growth. 8-12 feet

Open shrub to small tree. Creamy white bloom clusters in spring yield a plethora of food for wildlife in fall. Tolerates drought and shade, does well on most soil types. Fast growth. 20 feet

Thick lustrous waxy green leaves, coral red stems, clusters of white flowers and masses of interesting purple white berries are a favorite of cedar wax wing, blue birds and many others as they pass thru on their southward migration. Great deer cover and browse. Fast growth. 8-15 feet

Masses of white, early spring flowers emerge before any trees leaf out, edible purple/red fruit in mid-summer, then bright yellow to red foliage in fall. A small multi stemmed specimen tree, does well in the shade, fruit production best in full sun however. Medium growth. 25 feet

Dense growing shrub with red/maroon bark in winter. Clusters of beautiful white blossoms followed by purple fall berries, a major food source for migrating birds. Excellent browse for deer and edge planting. Dark green waxy leaves. Serves as good screening shrub, quick to establish, thick growth! Fast growth. 9 feet

Speckled alder thickets provide cover for white-tailed deer, rabbits, and others.Songbirds, including redpolls, goldfinches,woodcock, and grouse eat the seeds, buds, andcatkins.