Shrubs and vines that are beneficial to wildlife generally produce some type of fruit or nut that is a favored food source for birds and mammals.  The Wexford Conservation District sells a wide variety of  shrubs and vines suited to the climate and soil types found locally.  All of the plants on this page are native to Michigan except the crabapples.  Scroll down the page and enjoy our photo gallery of the wildlife trees, shrubs, and vines that we sell.

2020 Price List for Wildlife Trees, Shrubs, and Vines

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CHERRY, SAND  (Prunus pumila)

A low-growing shrub native to our coastal dunes.  This creeping plant produces fruits that are a deep black-ish purple.  They are a favorite wildlife food and are sweet, but somewhat astringent.  Will grow 6-9’ tall.  Prefers full sun and sandy soils.
CRABAPPLE, MAGENTA  (Malus niedzwetzyana)

Small tree that will grow to 20" tall.  Leaves are red in the spring, and retain a reddish hue for most of the year.  Flowers are pink.   Fruits are ½” in diameter, persist through the winter, and are a favorite of larger songbirds.  Does best in full sun on a wide variety of soils, but prefers loam.  Hybrid. 
CRANBERRY, HIGHBUSH  (Viburnum trilobum)

Spreading shrub that grows to 12’ tall.  Has showy, white, flat-topped flowers that resemble hydrangeas.  Fruit is bright red and persists in winter.  Grows in sun or light shade.  Needs wet soils.
DOGWOOD, Red Osier
HAZELNUT, AMERICAN  (Corylus americana)

Erect bushy shrub that grows to 9’ tall.  Produces nuts that are similar to European hazelnuts, but not as large.  Requires full sun.  Can grow on a wide range of soil types.
PLUM, AMERICAN  (Prunus americana)

Small, shrubby tree reaching 25' in height.  Has beautiful white blossoms that are very attractive to native pollinating insects.  Produces red or yellow edible fruit.  Needs full sun and average soils.
VIBURNUM, MAPLELEAF  (Viburnum acerfolium)

Has attractive summer flowers and foliage.  Provides good nesting cover and food for birds.   Mammals eat the fruit, twigs, bark, and leaves.  Will grow to 6' tall.  Can grow on a wide variety of soils as long as they are planted in the shade.
WINTERBERRY  (Ilex verticillata)

Erect shrub growing to 12’ tall.  Has showy red berries that stay on the plant through the winter.  Prefers sun, but can tolerate a small amount of shade.  Needs wet soils.