{"id":41129,"date":"2026-02-10T08:30:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/?p=41129"},"modified":"2026-02-09T12:56:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T17:56:28","slug":"berried-plants-that-attract-all-the-birds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/berried-plants-that-attract-all-the-birds\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Berries That&#8217;ll Attract Birds to your Yard"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-16::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-16{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-17::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-17{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-18::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-18{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-19::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-19{display:block;}<\/style><p>Birds are a joy to have in any garden. From their cheerful songs to their role in promoting pollination and reducing harmful pests, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/birds-in-the-garden\/\">inviting birds into your outdoor space<\/a> enhances both the beauty and the balance of your garden&rsquo;s ecosystem. One of the best ways to attract birds is by growing plants that produce berries, a nutritious and versatile food source for many species.<\/p>\n<p>Below are 17 berry plants that birds adore, along with tips on how to grow them for a lively, bird-friendly garden.<\/p>\n<h2>How We Chose These Bushes<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_41308\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41308\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn.jpg\" alt=\"Pyracantha Coccinea Nana, Firethorn\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41308\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41308 eager-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3Crect%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Pyracantha Coccinea Nana, Firethorn\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pyracantha-Coccinea-Nana-Firethorn-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-41308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: D&ucirc;rzan C&icirc;rano (Own work)- CC BY-SA 4.0\/Wiki Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We selected these bushes based on their strong ornamental value without relying on blooms. That means we focused on foliage color, texture, structure, and year-round interest&mdash;especially in seasons when flowers are absent.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure the accuracy of our recommendations, we cross-checked each plant&rsquo;s characteristics using expert sources such as university extension programs (like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/k12\/bird-friendly-winter-gardens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Cornell<\/a>) and authoritative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouribotanicalgarden.org\/plantfinder\/plantfindersearch.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gardening references<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_35011\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35011\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327.jpg\" alt=\"Black chokeberry\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35011\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35011 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327.jpg\" alt=\"Black chokeberry\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_2155819327.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-35011\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/trees-and-shrubs\/black-chokeberry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chokeberries<\/a> are prized for their glossy foliage and tart berries that ripen in fall. Birds like cedar waxwings and chickadees love these nutritious fruits, especially as a late-season food source.<\/p>\n<p>Landscaping Tips: Chokeberries work well as a hedge or part of a mixed border. They prefer full sun to partial shade and thrive in well-draining but moist soil.<\/p>\n<h2>2. American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_41312\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41312\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry.jpg\" alt=\"Species from Southeastern North America Common name American Beautyberry\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41312\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41312 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry.jpg\" alt=\"Species from Southeastern North America Common name American Beautyberry\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Species-from-Southeastern-North-America-Common-name-American-Beautyberry.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-41312\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Eric Hunt (Own work)- CC BY-SA 3.0\/Wiki Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This stunning plant boasts clusters of bright purple berries that remain throughout fall and winter. Birds such as mockingbirds, robins, and cardinals feast on these vibrant fruits when other food sources become scarce.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Plant beautyberry in full sun to partial shade. It&rsquo;s low-maintenance and drought-tolerant but thrives with occasional watering during dry spells.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Mulberry (Morus spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_33982\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33982\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307.jpg\" alt=\"Mulberry tree with ripe morus fruit outdoor. Many black mulberry fruits on tree branches. Black morus berries in garden. Superberry Black Mulberry Tree.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33982\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33982 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307.jpg\" alt=\"Mulberry tree with ripe morus fruit outdoor. Many black mulberry fruits on tree branches. Black morus berries in garden. Superberry Black Mulberry Tree.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-30T224506.307.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-33982\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A beloved addition, mulberry trees produce abundant, sweet berries that birds like blue jays and orioles find irresistible. They draw a variety of species to your yard, making them a must-have for bird lovers.<\/p>\n<p>Landscaping Tips: Give your mulberry tree plenty of space to grow, as it can reach heights of 30-50 feet. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil, and prune annually to maintain its shape.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_35001\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35001\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708.jpg\" alt=\"Elderberry flowers in Mississippi\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35001\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35001 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708.jpg\" alt=\"Elderberry flowers in Mississippi\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shutterstock_288137708.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-35001\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Elderberries are a magnet for cedar waxwings and robins during late summer and early fall. The small, black berries are packed with nutrients essential for migratory birds.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Elderberry shrubs thrive in sunny spaces with rich, well-draining soil. Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment.<\/p>\n<h2>5. American Holly (Ilex opaca)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_41299\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41299\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery.jpg\" alt=\"Cedar waxwing with a berry in Green-Wood Cemetery\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41299\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41299 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery.jpg\" alt=\"Cedar waxwing with a berry in Green-Wood Cemetery\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cedar-waxwing-with-a-berry-in-Green-Wood-Cemetery.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-41299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Rhododendrites &ndash; Own work &ndash; CC BY-SA 4.0\/Wiki Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>American holly is a winter haven for birds like cedar waxwings and sparrows. Its red berries provide an energy-rich food source during the colder months, and its thorny leaves offer valuable shelter.<\/p>\n<p>Landscaping Tips: This evergreen thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers slightly acidic, well-draining soil and requires occasional pruning to maintain its shape.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_41313\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41313\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna.jpg\" alt=\"This is a picture of the protected area listed at WDPA under the ID, Crataegus monogyna\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41313\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41313 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna.jpg\" alt=\"This is a picture of the protected area listed at WDPA under the ID, Crataegus monogyna\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/This-is-a-picture-of-the-protected-area-listed-at-WDPA-under-the-ID-Crataegus-monogyna.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-41313\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Dietmar Rabich- CC BY-SA 4.0\/Wiki Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The bright red haws of the hawthorn tree ripen in autumn and attract all kinds of songbirds. The dense branches also provide excellent nesting sites and protection.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Plant hawthorn in full sun and loamy, well-drained soil. Regular pruning helps keep this shrub healthy and vibrant.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_41310\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41310\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder.jpg\" alt=\"Sambucus nigra, Adoxaceae, Elder, Elderberry, Black Elder, European Elder.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41310\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41310 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder.jpg\" alt=\"Sambucus nigra, Adoxaceae, Elder, Elderberry, Black Elder, European Elder.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sambucus-nigra-Adoxaceae-Elder-Elderberry-Black-Elder-European-Elder.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-41310\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: H. Zell (Own work)- CC BY-SA 3.0\/Wiki Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Another elderberry variety, Sambucus nigra features dark purple berries that birds eagerly seek out. This plant also offers frothy white flowers in spring for added garden appeal.<\/p>\n<p>Landscaping Tips: This elderberry thrives in moist soil and full to partial sun. Incorporate it along garden edges or as a backdrop to lower-growing plants.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Viburnum (Viburnum spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40504\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40504\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118.jpg\" alt=\"Macro of flowers on a Arrowwood viburnum shrub\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40504\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40504 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118.jpg\" alt=\"Macro of flowers on a Arrowwood viburnum shrub\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1988434118.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-40504\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resource\/trees-and-shrubs-for-mountain-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viburnum berries<\/a>, available in colors of red, blue, and black, draw cardinals, robins, and bluebirds. They are rich in fats and provide essential energy for migrating birds.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: These shrubs prefer well-draining, moderately moist soil. Add mulch to retain moisture and plant in sunny or partially shaded areas.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_41302\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41302\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea.jpg\" alt=\"Fruits on a branch of a Scarlet Firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea).\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41302\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41302 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea.jpg\" alt=\"Fruits on a branch of a Scarlet Firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea).\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-on-a-branch-of-a-Scarlet-Firethorn-Pyracantha-coccinea.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-41302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Zeynel Cebeci (Own work)- CC BY-SA 4.0\/Wiki Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>With vivid red and orange berries, firethorn adds a striking element to your garden. Birds like blackbirds are frequent visitors, especially in colder months when food is scarce.<\/p>\n<p>Landscaping Tips: Grow firethorn as a hedge or screen. It adapts well to various soil types as long as it&rsquo;s well-drained and enjoys full to partial sun.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_41309\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41309\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry.jpg\" alt=\"Rubus fruticosus, blackberry\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41309\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41309 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry.jpg\" alt=\"Rubus fruticosus, blackberry\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rubus-fruticosus-blackberry.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-41309\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: R&uuml;diger Stehn- CC BY-SA 2.0\/Wiki Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A blackberry patch is a fantastic way to attract sparrows, woodpeckers, and other fruit-loving birds. Birds benefit from the rich nutrients contained in the dark purple berries.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Blackberries prefer full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Prune annually to remove old canes and encourage new growth.<\/p>\n<h2>11. Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_41301\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia.jpg\" alt=\"Fruits of the rowan or mountain-ash (Sorbus aucuparia)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41301 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia.jpg\" alt=\"Fruits of the rowan or mountain-ash (Sorbus aucuparia)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fruits-of-the-rowan-or-mountain-ash-Sorbus-aucuparia.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-41301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Marc Ryckaert (Own work)- CC BY-SA 4.0\/Wiki Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Orange-red berries of the mountain ash tree are a lifeline for birds like waxwings and thrushes during winter. They also add beauty to the snowy landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Landscaping Tips: This tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Plant as a focal point in larger landscapes, and water during dry conditions for optimal health.<\/p>\n<h2>12. Juneberry (Amelanchier spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39291\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39291\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175.jpg\" alt=\"Fruits of the Amelanchier, (also known as shadbush, shadwood or shadblow, serviceberry or sarvisberry, or just sarvis, juneberry, saskatoon, sugarplum or wild-plum, and chuckley pear)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39291\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39291 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175.jpg\" alt=\"Fruits of the Amelanchier, (also known as shadbush, shadwood or shadblow, serviceberry or sarvisberry, or just sarvis, juneberry, saskatoon, sugarplum or wild-plum, and chuckley pear)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2315249175.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Also known as serviceberry, Juneberry is a small tree or shrub that attracts birds like chickadees and orioles with its sweet, reddish-purple berries.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Plant in full to partial sun with well-draining soil. Add mulch to retain soil moisture and provide consistent water during the growing season.<\/p>\n<h2>13. Crabapple (Malus sylvestris)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_41305\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41305\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple.jpg\" alt=\"Malus sylvestris fruit, Crabapple\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41305\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41305 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple.jpg\" alt=\"Malus sylvestris fruit, Crabapple\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Malus-sylvestris-fruit-Crabapple.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-41305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Hans Hillewaert- CC BY-SA 3.0\/Wiki Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Crabapples are a timeless choice for bird lovers. The small fruits attract bluebirds, robins, and cedar waxwings, while the flowers invite pollinators in spring.<\/p>\n<p>Landscaping Tips: Choose a sunny spot with nutrient-rich soil. Prune annually to encourage healthy fruiting.<\/p>\n<h2>14. Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_41314\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41314\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood.jpg\" alt=\"Cornus alternifolia, Pagoda Dogwood\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41314\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41314 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood.jpg\" alt=\"Cornus alternifolia, Pagoda Dogwood\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-Pagoda-Dogwood.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-41314\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Ayotte, Gilles- CC BY-SA 4.0\/Wiki Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This decorative shrub produces blue-black berries that birds like song sparrows and thrushes find irresistible. Its elegant, tiered branches also add artistic flair to any garden.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Prefers partial shade and slightly acidic, moist soil. Maintain even soil moisture for optimal branch and berry development.<\/p>\n<h2>15. Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_41307\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41307\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry.jpg\" alt=\"Prunus virginiana, Chokeberry\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41307\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41307 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry.jpg\" alt=\"Prunus virginiana, Chokeberry\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prunus-virginiana-Chokeberry.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-41307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Ayotte, Gilles- CC BY-SA 4.0\/Wiki Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Birds such as cedar waxwings and thrashers flock to the astringent, dark purple berries of the chokecherry tree. These berries are particularly valuable during midsummer.<\/p>\n<p>Landscaping Tips: Plant in full sun to partial shade. Chokecherries adapt well to different soils but perform best with regular watering.<\/p>\n<h2>16. Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_41304\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41304\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon.jpg\" alt=\"Heteromeles Arbutifolia, Toyon\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41304\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41304 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon.jpg\" alt=\"Heteromeles Arbutifolia, Toyon\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heteromeles-Arbutifolia-Toyon.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-41304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: The Fun Chronicles- CC0\/Wiki Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Known as California holly, Toyon features bright red berries that invite robins and mockingbirds to feast. This shrub tolerates heat and dry conditions, making it ideal for warmer climates.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Toyon thrives in full sun and requires minimal watering once established. Use it as a hedge or privacy screen for added functionality.<\/p>\n<h2>17. Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_41306\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41306\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) fruits, plant cultivated in Wroc&#322;aw University Botanical Garden.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41306\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41306 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) fruits, plant cultivated in Wroc&#322;aw University Botanical Garden.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nannyberry-Viburnum-lentago-fruits-plant-cultivated-in-Wroclaw-University-Botanical-Garden.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-41306\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Agnieszka Kwiecie&#324; (Own work) &ndash; CC BY-SA 4.0\/Wiki Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Nannyberry produces clusters of black berries that mature in the fall. Cedar waxwings and other fruit-loving birds rely on these berries as a key food source.<\/p>\n<p>Landscaping Tips: Ideal for hedgerows, this shrub prefers moist, well-draining soil and some afternoon shade in hot climates.<\/p>\n<h2>Birds Love These Bushes<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_41303\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41303\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Gray catbird in Central Park\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41303\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41303 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Gray catbird in Central Park\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gray-catbird-in-Central-Park.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-19\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-41303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Rhododendrites (Own work)- CC BY-SA 4.0\/Wiki Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Creating a garden that birds love is as rewarding as it is enriching for the environment. With these 17 berry-bearing plants, you can support local bird populations while enjoying the visual beauty of fruiting shrubs and trees.<\/p>\n<p>Choose a variety of plants to ensure food availability year-round, and watch your outdoor space come alive with feathered visitors!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Birds are a joy to have in any garden. From their cheerful songs to their role in promoting pollination and reducing harmful pests, inviting birds into your outdoor space enhances both the beauty and the balance of your garden&rsquo;s ecosystem. 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