poisonous native trees and wildlife
Michael Young
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outcompete poison ivy with native plants
Comments (2)Poison ivy IS a native plant. I can't think of anything other than manually pulling it (suit up!) but even that won't stop the birds from bringing in more seeds (I get babies all the time). You could at least reduce your fruiting population by cutting mature vines on trees and applying brush killer just to the cut end (the part still in the ground)....See MoreNeed ideas for natives for wildlife
Comments (9)HEy all. I'm following the list for a certified wildlife garden, so the kind of natives I'm looking for would produce - seeds, nuts, berries and nectar. Not on the same plant of course, LOL. I have full sun in the front yard, so they should be semi-pretty for the neighbors. The back yard is mostly shaded by giant maple trees, a Plum and two Apple trees. Stuff doesn't have tobe so pretty there, mostly useful for wildlife. Keep your suggestions comimg!...See Moresmall tree to attract wildlife
Comments (3)How about a japanese dogwood - Kosoua - or a regular dogwood that you keep pruned? Not everygreen but birds do like thier "berries". I don't know of an evergreen that has a fruit that birds could eat. But, we always had nests in our compact/spiral alberta spruce trees. My dad has canadian hemlocks in his yard - and birds love to go in there to nest or for shelter. BUT, they get pretty huge....See MoreHelp choosing a reliable native tree for wildlife? Z6
Comments (5)The Arbor Day organization is great, but do be aware that the "trees" you're getting are going to be very small (18" I think is the tallest) and will take years to be able to provide food/shelter for wildlife. That is not to discourage you at all! Every big tree around started small, of course. However, you may also want to invest in some balled and burlapped versions of those same trees. You also may want to get more than one of some of the species, instead of 10 different things. 3 weigela are a more attractive target for birds/butterflies than 1...See Morewisconsitom
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