10 Flowers and Plants That Provide Food for Local Birds

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00:0010 flowers and plants that provide food for local birds.

00:05Winterberry.

00:06Native shrub with vibrant winter berries that feed birds.

00:09Winterberry is non-invasive, and it prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils.

00:15Offers perching spots for nesting.

00:17Purple Coneflower.

00:19Hardy Prairie Perennial Purple Coneflower has prominent seed heads that feed finches.

00:25Sun-loving clumps naturalize, offering beauty and discreet shelter between blooms.

00:32Crabapple Trees.

00:33Crabapple Trees are ornamental fruiting trees.

00:37Its spring blossoms delight pollinators, and fall crabapples feed birds.

00:41Their non-invasive structure fosters foraging and safe nesting.

00:46American Beautyberry.

00:49Southeastern native shrub, producing vibrant purple berries beloved by birds.

00:54Manageable growth with pruning.

00:56Dense branches offer refuge and biodiversity.

01:00Serviceberry.

01:02Early white blossoms, followed by sweet berries, feed waxwings, thrushes.

01:07Serviceberries have a gentle habit and adaptable conditions.

01:10Their open branching supports easy nesting.

01:13Wild Strawberry.

01:15Low spreading ground cover with tiny sweet fruits that birds relish.

01:19Non-invasive.

01:21Suppresses weeds and offers dense, protective, low nesting cover.

01:26Golden Rod.

01:27Cheerful native perennial with golden plumes.

01:30Seeds and nectar feed finches and sparrows.

01:34Clumping habit offers refuge and late-season color.

01:37Blueberry Bushes.

01:38Blueberry Bushes are native shrubs with spring blossoms and summer berries that are adored by birds.

01:45They are non-invasive, and dense canopies provide shade, nesting, and seasonal interest.

01:51Smooth Sumac.

01:53Native shrub-producing clustered red berries.

01:56Feeds waxwings and gross beaks.

01:59Suckering yet restrained.

02:00Adds autumn color, perches, and shelter.

02:04Salvia.

02:05Nectar-rich spikes attract hummingbirds and pollinators.

02:10Thrives in sunny, well-drained sites.

02:13Aromatic, long-blooming, low-maintenance anchor for wildlife.