Nearly all shrubs, except for the low dwarfs, provide attractive habitats and protection for birds. The ones on this list provide an especially valuable nesting or hiding environment, or edible fruits in different seasons.


Arctostaphylos species
- Manzanita - Bearberry
Aronia arbutifolia - Red Chokeberry
Berberis species - Barberry
Buddleia species - Butterfly Bush
Callistemon citrinus - Lemon
Ceanothus species - Wild Lilac
Cornus species - Dogwood
Cotoneaster species - Cotoneaster
Elaeagnus species - Olive
Fuchsia species
Ilex species - Holly
Juniperus species - Junipers
Ligustrum species - Privet
Lonicera species - Honeysuckle
Mahonia species - Oregon Grape Holly
Malus sargentii - Sargent's Crabapple
Myrica pensylvanica - Northern Bayberry
Photinia species
Prunus species
Pyracantha species - Firethorn
Rhamnus alaternus - Italian Buckthorn
Rhus species - Sumac
Rosa species - Rose
Rosmarinus species - Rosemary
Vaccinium species - Blueberry
Viburnum species

 

 

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