Berries are for the Birds!
October 4th, 2009
Filed in Trees and Shrubs
Tags: berries, berry, berry garden, blackberry lily, holly, red berries
Fall in the garden is a time of over-ripe, worn-out, raggedy plants. It is also a time when plants from tiny perennials to giant trees put on a spectacular show of fantastical fruits. No matter where you live, there are native and exotic ornamental plants that put on a pretty show of berries that feed wildlife and are easy on gardeners’ eyes. If you’re going to plant berry-bearing trees and shrubs, check to make sure that the variety you are planting isn’t invasive in your area. (Note–the Eunoymus pictured below, is a native plant. It isn’t the “burning bush” that is so popular in the landscape trade, and is horribly invasive.)
Feast your eyes on some recent sightings. (For the most part, the plants are market. I have no idea what the last plant is.)
Beautyberry
Beautyberry closeup
Blackberry lily
Eunoymus americanus, called Hearts-a-burstin'
Holly?
I have no idea what this is but it is cool.
Add a bit of interest to your fall garden with berry plants. The birds will thank you!
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