Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata) This deciduous holly produces bright red berries that persist through winter, providing a vital food source for birds like robins and cedar waxwings.
Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) The blue, berry-like cones of this evergreen are a favorite among cedar waxwings, bluebirds, and finches. Plus, its dense foliage offers excellent shelter.
American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) With clusters of vibrant purple berries, this shrub attracts mockingbirds, cardinals, and other songbirds well into winter.
Crabapple Trees (Malus spp.) The small, persistent fruits of crabapple trees remain on branches long after the leaves fall, providing food for woodpeckers, grosbeaks, and thrushes.
Sumac (Rhus spp.) Sumac’s bright red berry clusters last through winter, offering high-energy sustenance for birds like chickadees and starlings.
Northern Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica) This hardy shrub produces waxy berries that sustain birds like tree swallows and yellow-rumped warblers throughout the coldest months.