A valuable tree for smaller gardens, it has white flowers in spring which are great for encouraging pollinators. In the autumn the tree produces red berries that provide food for birds during the winter, particularly thrushes. The canopy branches have thorns which also provide safety and shelter for birds.
A compact black currant with pollinator-friendly spring flowers and summer fruits that the birds, especially blackbirds, will eat.
Yew hedges provide great dense shelter for birds, especially because they are evergreen.
A long-flowering perennial that is one of the RHS’ ‘Perfect for Pollinators’ plants. The seeds of the plant are loved by goldfinches, so it’s best to wait until the birds have eaten the seed before deadheading.
A low growing, spreading thornless bramble. In summer it produces small pink flowers then are then followed by dark red edible fruits. The ground cover nature of this plant makes it ideal for foraging birds.
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