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
Apple, Domestic (Malus domestica)
Small tree that grows 12-20’ tall. Fruit on each tree will taste slightly different. Is a low cost alternative to popular cultivars and dree love them. Can grow in a wide range of soil types and prefers full sun.
Small tree that grows 12-20’ tall. Fruit on each tree will taste slightly different. Is a low cost alternative to popular cultivars and dree love them. Can grow in a wide range of soil types and prefers full sun.
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Butterfly Bush (Malus domestica)
A large shrub with large flowers. The flowers are fragrant and colorful. Grows in a wide variety of soil types and prefers full sun. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana)
A large shrub that will grows 20-30 ft. tall. It has white flowers that turn into red fruit and ripen to a dark purple from August to September. Prefers moist-rich soil and is shade tolerant.
A large shrub that will grows 20-30 ft. tall. It has white flowers that turn into red fruit and ripen to a dark purple from August to September. Prefers moist-rich soil and is shade tolerant.
Dogwood, Silky (Cornus amomum) A large shrub that will reach 6 – 10 feet in height and form thickets. Flowers attract a wide variety of beneficial insects. The berries have a high fat content and are eaten by a large variety of birds. Prefers moist soils and shade.
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Elderberry, Black (Sambucus canadensis) A medium size shrub with white flowers and dark purple to black fruits. Prefers sunny locations. Grows in both wet and dry soils.
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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. |
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Hawthorn, Washington (Crataegus phaenopyrum) Shrub to small tree that grows 25-35’ tall. Has clusters of white blooms with a distinctive odor. Fruits are first green then red. Can grow in a wide range of soil types and prefers full sun.
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Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) Shrub to small tree that grows 12-20’ tall. Has showy white flowers. Fruit is eaten by wildlife. Shade tolerant and prefers moist soil.
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Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) Know as a four-season shrub with white flower. The leaves change to a vibrant color in the fall and the bark is very attractive in the winter. Drought tolerant and long living. Can handle both full sun and shade.
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Paw Paw (Asimina triloba) Shrub to small tree that grows 10-25’ tall. Has long, tropical looking leaves and produces a dark green fruit. Prefers dry soil and sun.
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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. |
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Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) Small tree reaching 15’ in height. Has delicate white flowers. Ones of the earliest plants to bloom in the spring. Needs full sun and moist soils.
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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. |
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Witch-hazel, Common (Hamamelis virginiana) Slow-growing shrub that will reach 20’ tall. Does best in partial to full sun and dry soils. Has bright yellow flowers that appear in the fall.
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Woods Rose (Rosa woodsia) A bushy shrub with prickles. It has fragrant flowers in shades of pink and the fruit is a red rose hip. Grows best in well drained soil. Can handle both sun and light shade.
