Hi All,
I strongly second Sarah's suggestion. While non-natives like Norway spruce do provide some habitat for native birds, Native trees, shrubs and flowers provide much more over longer periods of the year since they evolved together.
A great book worth it's weight in gold is "Bringing Nature Home" by local author Douglas W. Tallamy.� Not only does it make great suggestions for Mid-Atlantic native landscapig, but it goes deep into harm of non-native plants, animal species attracted to specific native plant species and even specific landscaping and gardening issues.� Overall an outstanding book - especially for our region!
Jason Berry
Washington, DC
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From: Sarah Anderson <sarahb3...>
To: <LJeanneBowmanS...>; <mdbirding...>
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 11:49 AM
Subject: Re: [MDBirding] Norway Spruce
You might also want to consider trees, shrubs & flowers that are native to your area of Maryland.� This looks like a good resource:
http://www.carrollcountymastergardeners.org/index.php?page=home
Good luck!!
Sarah
www.sarahanderson.net
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From: LJeanneBowmanS <LJeanneBowmanS...>
To: mdbirding <mdbirding...>
Sent: Thu, Jan 10, 2013 11:40 am
Subject: [MDBirding] Norway Spruce
In Reply to�
Laura Rinier
New Windsor, MD
Thirty five years ago, I was in the same decision making mode with two
acres .� I purchased Norway Spruce, for many reasons,� they grow
somewhat fast, very storm hardy, many cones in about five years
for birds , etc.� I would highly recommend them.�� Also there is
a column type shrubs,_ Hicks Yew as lower breaks�that offers many berries
as do Junipers and Hollies....� �
�Check Musser Nursery, Indiana Pa website, for great quality and
price.
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Jeanne Bowman-� Balto Bird Club
Freeland MD
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