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Birding Plants - Plants That Attract Birds - TN Nursery

20 Jul 2022 · 1 min

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In this instructional video, the presenter outlines several plant varieties that attract birds, aimed at hobbyist birdwatchers seeking to increase sightings of uncommon or rare species. The discussion highlights three main categories: the huckleberry shrub, an evergreen member of the Ericaceae family related to cranberries and blueberries, which can grow 2‑10 feet tall and retains green foliage year‑round; the trumpet vine (also called trumpet creeper or hummingbird vine), a fast‑growing perennial deciduous vine that can reach 30‑40 feet in a single season, blooms in summer and early fall, and provides dense foliage suitable for bird nesting; and general food plants such as berry bushes that supply year‑round nourishment, though the presenter warns that birds may quickly consume the berries, limiting human enjoyment. The overall purpose is to guide gardeners on selecting plants that provide food and habitat to encourage regular bird visits.

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Plants That Will Attract Birds . Several varieties of plants that are known to attract the attention of birds. These plants are planted chiefly by hobbyist birdwatchers to improve their chances of encountering uncommon or rare birds. Huckleberry . The huckleberry is a shrub in the Ericaceae family and is closely related to cranberries and blueberries. The shrub will grow to be 2-3 feet tall but can grow as tall as 10 feet if it is in enough shade. These are considered evergreen plants and will keep a green color throughout the of the year. Trumpet vine. The trumpet vine is also known as the trumpet creeper or hummingbird vine. It is a perennial and deciduous vine that grows fast. It can grow 30 to 40 feet in a single season. They typically bloom in the summer and early fall. The plant also has dense foliage in which birds like to nest. Food plants. Plants that provide food year-round, such as berry bushes, will make your garden a place birds want to return to. Keep in mind that you might not get to enjoy many of the berries you grow, As the birds bring their friends and eat quickly.