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From: HEIM@MACC.WISC.EDU (John Heim)
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Subject: Landscaping for Wildlife (Shrubs & Vines)
Date: 16 Feb 1994 21:07:41 GMT
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                          Landscaping for Wildlife
                              Shrubs and Vines

Below is a report from a database I've been putting together of plants
useful in attracting wildlife to your yard.  Right now I am working on
planting some shrubs and/or vines in my yard so that's all I've included
so far.  Eventually I intend to add trees and both annual and perennial
non-woody plants.

Much of the information below is from documents sent to me by Christine
Quinn.  Also very useful was Walter E. Shultz's book "How to Attract,
House and Feed Birds".  Most of the information on growing these plants
is from the J.W. Jung Seed & Nursery Co. catalog and from "The Readers
Digest Complete Book of the Garden"

The prices listed below are from the Jung catalog unless otherwise noted.
I've included the price in my database primarily for my own benefit
because I intend to order from Jung this year.  I've included it here
because I thought you might find it useful as well.  I have no affiliation
with Jung but I have order from them a lot in the past and have always
been happy.

Any corrections or additions you might have will be appreciated.


Species:  Arrowwood             (Viburnum dentatum             )

    Location: Sun, pt shade           Soil:    Moist, w drain
    Zones:    3+                      Height:  6-8 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting: Y
    Flowers:  JUN                     Berries: OCT             Seeds:
    Price:              4.95

    Species attracted: Robin, bluebird, thrushes, catbird, vireo, flickers

    Notes:


Species:  Barberry, Japanese    (Berberis thunbergii           )

    Location: Full sun                Soil:    Any
    Zones:    4+                      Height:  3-6 ft
    Cover:                            Nesting:
    Flowers:                          Berries: F-W             Seeds:
    Price:              7.95

    Species attracted: Mockingbirds, waxwings, sparrows

    Notes: Price is for 3 plants.  "Thorns provide excellent cover and
           nesting." - Shultz

Species:  Bayberry              (Myrica pensylvanica           )

    Location: Sun, pt shade           Soil:    Sandy
    Zones:    3+                      Height:
    Cover:                            Nesting:
    Flowers:                          Berries: F-W             Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: 75 species

    Notes: "Best food producer in Easter states." - Shultz


Species:  Bittersweet           (Celastrus loesneri            )

    Location: Sun, pt shade           Soil:    Any
    Zones:    3+                      Height:  20 ft vine
    Cover:                            Nesting:
    Flowers:  AUG                     Berries: DEC             Seeds:
    Price:              4.55

    Species attracted: Songbirds, gamebirds

    Notes: Planting 2 or more will give better assurance of fruiting.


Species:  Blackberry            (Rubus species                 )

    Location: Sun                     Soil:    Well drained
    Zones:    3+                      Height:  4-6 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting:
    Flowers:                          Berries: YES             Seeds:
    Price:              5.95

    Species attracted: 97 bird species

    Notes: Price is for 3 plants.


Species:  Blackhaw              (Viburnum prunifolium          )

    Location: Sun, shade              Soil:    Moist
    Zones:                            Height:  20 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting: Y
    Flowers:  AUG                     Berries: F-W             Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Mockingbird, waxwings, thrushes

    Notes:


Species:  Blueberry             (Vaccinium species             )

    Location: Sun, pt shade           Soil:    Moist acid
    Zones:    5+                      Height:  2-6 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting:
    Flowers:  MAY                     Berries: SEP             Seeds:
    Price:              5.95

    Species attracted: Blubirds, thrushes, other songbirds

    Notes: Some varieties hardy to zone 3.


Species:  Buckthorn             (Rhamnus cathartica            )

    Location:                         Soil:    Dry
    Zones:                            Height:  12 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting: Y
    Flowers:                          Berries: YES             Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Grouse, pheasants, finches, thrashers, waxwings

    Notes: "Good hedge" - Shultz


Species:  Burning bush          (Euonymus alata                )

    Location: Sun, pt shade           Soil:
    Zones:    5+                      Height:  4-5 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting:
    Flowers:                          Berries: DEC             Seeds: YES
    Price:              6.95

    Species attracted: Songbirds, pheasants

    Notes: Needs pruning for best results.


Species:  Butterfly Bush        (Buddleis davidii              )

    Location: Full sun                Soil:    Well drainded
    Zones:    5+                      Height:  2-8 ft
    Cover:                            Nesting:
    Flowers:  AUG                     Berries: NO              Seeds:
    Price:              4.95

    Species attracted: Hummingbirds

    Notes: Blue, pink or white flowers.


Species:  Cardinal Olive        (Elaeagnus umbellata           )

    Location:                         Soil:
    Zones:    4+                      Height:  8-10 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting:
    Flowers:                          Berries: SEP             Seeds:
    Price:              2.95

    Species attracted: Songbirds

    Notes:


Species:  Coralberry            (Symphoricarpus doore          )

    Location: Sun, pt shade           Soil:
    Zones:    5+                      Height:  3-4 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting:
    Flowers:                          Berries: F-W             Seeds:
    Price:              5.95

    Species attracted: Songbirds, gamebirds

    Notes:


Species:  Cotoneaster           (Cotoneaster species           )

    Location: Sun                     Soil:    Well drainded
    Zones:    3+                      Height:  3-6 ft
    Cover:                            Nesting:
    Flowers:                          Berries: F-W             Seeds:
    Price:              5.95

    Species attracted: Mockingbird, finches, and waxwings

    Notes: Price is for 3 plants


Species:  Cranberry, American   (Viburnum trilobum             )

    Location: Sun, pt shade           Soil:    Well drainded
    Zones:    3+                      Height:  8-10 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting:
    Flowers:  MAY                     Berries: F-W             Seeds:
    Price:              5.95

    Species attracted: Cardinals, waxwings, thrushes, finches, woodpeckers

    Notes:


Species:  Current, Red          (Ribes species                 )

    Location: Sun, pt shade           Soil:    Any
    Zones:    3+                      Height:  2-3 ft
    Cover:                            Nesting:
    Flowers:                          Berries: AUG             Seeds:
    Price:              3.95

    Species attracted: Catbird, jays, magpie, and robins

    Notes: Not compatable with white pine.


Species:  Dogwood               (Cornus sericea                )

    Location: Sun                     Soil:    Moist, wet
    Zones:    3+                      Height:  6-8 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting:
    Flowers:  AUG                     Berries: JAN             Seeds:
    Price:              4.25

    Species attracted: Catbird, downy woodpecker, thrushes, and finches

    Notes:


Species:  Elderberry            (Sambucus species              )

    Location: Sun shade               Soil:    Well drained
    Zones:    3-9                     Height:  6-8 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting: Y
    Flowers:  AUG                     Berries: NOV             Seeds:
    Price:              6.95

    Species attracted: 115 birds

    Notes: Price is for 2 plants.  One plant alone will not bear fruit.


Species:  Firethorn             (Pyracantha coccinea           )

    Location: Sun                     Soil:    Well drained
    Zones:                            Height:
    Cover:                            Nesting:
    Flowers:  SEP                     Berries: F-W             Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Waxwings, mockingbirds, and thrushes

    Notes:


Species:  Greenbrier            (                              )

    Location:                         Soil:
    Zones:                            Height:
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting: Y
    Flowers:                          Berries: F-W             Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Songbirds

    Notes:


Species:  Holly, Inkberry       (Ilex glabra                   )

    Location: Sun, pt shade           Soil:    Moist
    Zones:    5+                      Height:  10 ft vine
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting:
    Flowers:                          Berries: YES             Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Chickadee, titmouse, bobwhite, bluebird, robin,
                       catbird
    Notes:


Species:  Holly, Oregon Grape   (Mahonia aquifolium            )

    Location: Shade                   Soil:    Moist acid
    Zones:    5+                      Height:  4 ft vine
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting:
    Flowers:  JUL                     Berries: SEP             Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Songbirds

    Notes: Not a true holly.


Species:  Honeysuckle           (Lonicera tatarica             )

    Location: Sun, part shade         Soil:    Any
    Zones:    3+                      Height:  8-10 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting: Y
    Flowers:  MAY                     Berries: YES             Seeds:
    Price:              3.95

    Species attracted: Hummingbirds, songbirds

    Notes:


Species:  Huckleberry, black    (                              )

    Location:                         Soil:
    Zones:                            Height:
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting:
    Flowers:  JUL                     Berries: AUG             Seeds:
    Price:              1.10

    Species attracted: Grosbeaks, towhees, bluebirds, robins, chickadees,
                       catbirds
    Notes: Price is for seed packet.


Species:  Juniper               (Juniperus chimemsis           )

    Location: Sun                     Soil:    Well drainded
    Zones:    2+                      Height:  2-10 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting: Y
    Flowers:                          Berries: YES             Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Songbirds

    Notes: Dense foliage provides cover.


Species:  Lilac                 (Syringa species               )

    Location: Full sun                Soil:    Neutral
    Zones:    3+                      Height:  10-15 ft
    Cover:                            Nesting:
    Flowers:  MAY                     Berries: NO              Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Butterflies

    Notes:


Species:  Matrimony vine        (Lycium halimifolium           )

    Location: Sun                     Soil:    Any
    Zones:                            Height:  10 ft vine
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting:
    Flowers:  AUG                     Berries: DEC             Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Songbirds

    Notes: "Strong spines provide excellent cover" - Shultz


Species:  Nannyberry            (Viburnum lentago              )

    Location: Sun, pt shade           Soil:    Any
    Zones:    3+                      Height:  25 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting: Y
    Flowers:  YES                     Berries: YES             Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Grouse, pheasants, songbirds

    Notes: Suckers will form thickets.


Species:  Pasture rose          (Rosa carolina                 )

    Location: Sun                     Soil:    Any
    Zones:    3+                      Height:  3 ft
    Cover:                            Nesting: Y
    Flowers:  AUG                     Berries: F-W             Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: 40  species

    Notes: "Strong spines provide best possible protection." - Shultz


Species:  Privet, Amur          (Ligustrum amurense            )

    Location: Sun, pt shade           Soil:    Not wet
    Zones:    3+                      Height:  6 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting:
    Flowers:  YES                     Berries: YES             Seeds:
    Price:              9.95

    Species attracted: Mockingbirds, waxwings, butterflies

    Notes: Price is for 10 plants.


Species:  Quince, flowering     (Chaenomeles japonica          )

    Location: Sun, shade              Soil:    Well drainded
    Zones:                            Height:
    Cover:                            Nesting:
    Flowers:  YES                     Berries: NO              Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Hummingbirds

    Notes:


Species:  Raspberry (Red, Blk)  (Rubus species                 )

    Location: Full sun                Soil:    Any
    Zones:    2+                      Height:  4-6 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting: Y
    Flowers:                          Berries: JUN             Seeds:
    Price:              6.50

    Species attracted: Songbirds

    Notes: Price is for 5 plants.  Will form dense thicket.


Species:  Sand Cherry           (                              )

    Location:                         Soil:    Sandy
    Zones:                            Height:  3 ft
    Cover:                            Nesting:
    Flowers:  JUL                     Berries: AUG             Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Songbirds

    Notes:


Species:  Serviceberry          (Amelanchier canadens          )

    Location: Sun, shade              Soil:    Any
    Zones:    3-7                     Height:  10-20 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting:
    Flowers:                          Berries: JUL             Seeds:
    Price:              5.98

    Species attracted: Songbirds

    Notes: Price is from Henry Fields Seed Co.


Species:  Snowberry             (Symphoricarpos hybri          )

    Location: Sun, pt shade           Soil:
    Zones:    4+                      Height:  4-5 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting:
    Flowers:  JUN                     Berries: F-W             Seeds:
    Price:              4.95

    Species attracted: Songbirds

    Notes:


Species:  Spirea, Blue Mist     (Caryopteris incana            )

    Location: Full sun                Soil:    Any
    Zones:                            Height:
    Cover:                            Nesting:
    Flowers:  YES                     Berries: NO              Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Butterflies

    Notes:


Species:  Sumac, Cut Leaf       (Rhus typhina                  )

    Location:                         Soil:    Any
    Zones:    3+                      Height:  8-10 ft
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting:
    Flowers:                          Berries: YES             Seeds:
    Price:              5.95

    Species attracted:

    Notes:


Species:  Virginia Creeper      (Parthenocissus quinquefolia   )

    Location:                         Soil:
    Zones:                            Height:
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting: Y
    Flowers:                          Berries: AUG             Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Songbirds

    Notes: Also called American Ivy.  "Perhaps best producer of natural food
           for birds, plant wherever possible." - Shultz

Species:  Winterberry           (Ilex verticillata             )

    Location: Sun, pt shade           Soil:
    Zones:                            Height:  10 ft vine
    Cover:                            Nesting:
    Flowers:                          Berries: F-W             Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Songbirds

    Notes:


Species:  Withe rod             (Viburnum cassinoides          )

    Location: Sun, pt shade           Soil:
    Zones:                            Height:
    Cover:                            Nesting:
    Flowers:                          Berries: F-W             Seeds:
    Price:

    Species attracted: Songbirds (35 species)

    Notes:


Species:  Yew, Japanese         (Taxus species                 )

    Location: Sun, shade              Soil:    Well drainded
    Zones:                            Height:
    Cover:    Y                       Nesting: Y
    Flowers:                          Berries: NO              Seeds: YES
    Price:

    Species attracted: Robin, mockingbird, sparrow

    Notes:




