Expert: Roger Lederer - 4/1/2006

Question
I live in central Maryland. We have 24 white and yellow pines on the perimeter of the property. What specific type of shrubs can I plant that will attract cardinals? Thanks

Answer
Plants that Provide Cardinal Habitat
F = for food S = for shelter N = for nesting
Trees and Shrubs
American Elm (Ulmus americana) F
American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) F
Apples (Malus sp.) FN
Ash (Aralia sp.) F
Birch (Betula sp.) F
Cherry (Prunus sp.) F
Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) FSN
Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) FSN
Hawthorn (Crataegus sp.) FSN
Hickory (Carya sp.) F
Maple (Acer sp.) F
Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) F
Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) F American Elder (Sambucus canadensis) FS
Barberry (Berberis sp.) F
Brambles (Rubus sp.) FSN
Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia spinosa) FSN
Dogwood (Cornus sp.) F
Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) F
Highbush Blackberry (Rubus allegheniensis) F
Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) F
Holly (Ilex sp.) FSN
Mulberry (Morus sp.) F
Raspberry (Rubus sp.) F
Roses (Rosa sp.) FS
Serviceberry (Amelanchier sp.) F
Spicebush (Lindera sp.) F
Sumac (Rhus sp.) F
Viburnum (Viburnum sp.) F
Flowers, Grasses, Sedges  Vines  
Bittersweet (Celastrus sp.) F
Bittersweet Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) F
Coralberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis) F
Corn (Zea mays) F
Oats (Avena sp.) F
Sedge (Carex sp.) F
Smartweed (Polygonum amphibium) F
Vervain (Verbena sp.) F Grape (Vitis sp.) FSN
Greenbriar (Smilax sp.) FSN


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