There are many shrubs, including natives, that will provide a wealth of edible fruit suitable for birds. These include:

Firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea)

Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)  - native

Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) - some species native

Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.) - some species native

Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) - native

Serviceberry, also known as shadbush (Amelanchier  spp.) - native

Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster spp.)

American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) and other beautyberries, including the Japanese species (C. japonica)

Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa and A. arbutifolia) - native

Holly (evergreen species, such as Ilex aquifolium) - some species native

If you have room for small trees, consider mountain ash, dogwoods, and crabapples.

Find out more in our Guide to Creating a Bird Garden.

For tips on a variety of gardening topics, see our Plant Information Guides.
- Courtesy of NYBG Plant Information Service