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little bluestem (Schizachyrium
scoparium), blue grama
(Bouteloua gracilis), and Indian
ricegrass (Oryzopsis
humenoides).
The trees shown in our plan
were chosen for their value to
wildlife as well as their beauty.
The willow oaks (Quercus phellos)
and pin oak (Q. palustris) will
produce acorns for a variety of
animals and fall color for you.
The black gum (Nyssa
sylvatica) and sweet gum
(Liquidambar styraciflua) also
offer autumn color as well as
fruit for wildlife. Other large
trees with changing foliage and
food value are the sugar maple
(Acer saccharum), persimmon
(Diospyros virginiana), and
hackberry (Celtis occidentalis).
Group Evergreens
Evergreen trees, especially
when planted in groups, provide
excellent winter cover for wildlife
and, when positioned correctly,
a windbreak for your property.
The seeds supply food for birds,
and evergreens add color and
structure to the landscape
after deciduous trees have lost
their leaves. Our plan has
stands of white pine (Pinus
strobus) and red cedar
(Juniperus virginiana) along the
property line in several places.
As in nature, you will be most
successful in attracting a
variety of wildlife – and find
that the view is most pleasing
to the eye – if you concentrate
on diversity. As you choose
plants, include a range of
heights, shapes, bloom times,
seeds and fruits, evergreen and
deciduous species. This will
ensure that there are lots of
natural nesting sites plus food
and cover throughout the year.
Food and Flowers
With the intention of varying
heights, a number of smaller
trees are included in our sample
landscape. There are many
types of apples and crabapples
from which to choose, all of
which will give you lovely spring
flowers as well as fruit. Birds
will delight in the berries of
RECOMMENDED PLANTS
The following suggested plants are a very small sampling of
possibilities. For additional suggestions, consult guidebooks,
a nature center or extension service, local nurseries, or the
Internet.
GROUND COVERS
Stonecrop ..............................................
Sedum spp.
Dwarf spruce.........................................
Picea pungens
Cotoneaster ..........................................
C. horizontalis
Periwinkle .................................................
Vinca spp.
Lily-of-the-Valley ..................................
Convallaria majalis
Sweet woodruff ....................................
Galium odoratum
SHRUBS
Gray dogwood .......................................
Cornus racemosa
Winterberry ............................................
Ilex verticillata
Autumn olive..........................................
Osmanthus americanus
Blackhaw ................................................
Viburnum prunifolium
Southern bayberry ..............................
Myrica cerifera
Wild rose .................................................
Rosa plaustris
Raspberries and blackberries
FLOWERS FOR HUMMINGBIRDS & BUTTERFLIES:
Lantana ..................................................
Lantana camara
Cosmos ...................................................
Cosmos sulphureus
Pentas .....................................................
Pentas lanciolata
Joe-Pye weed.........................................
Eupatorium spp.
Purple coneflower .................................
Echinacea purpurea
Butterfly weed ......................................
Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly bush ......................................
Buddleia
Cardinal flower ......................................
Lobelia cardinalis
Bee balm .................................................
Monarda didyma
Scarlet sage .........................................
Salvia coccinea
