What Is The Best Berry-Bearing Shrub For Ontario ??????

I am very interested in getting as much


bird visitors to my yard as possible.


Is there a certain type of shrub


that will bloom butiful flowers and produce berries.


I dont want a shrub that will get


out of control and be really ugly.


I live in Ontario


10 points will be rewarded to beat answer


Thanks!!!!!!!!!

What Is The Best Berry-Bearing Shrub For Ontario ??????
I have alpine currants, blackberries and tayberries in a smaller area of my garden. All grow well in my zone 4 garden although the blackberry does have a tendency to spread from the underground roots and the tayberry has thorns.


The alpine currant is easily trimmed and is a nice compact shrub that is not invasive. Just make sure that you purchase a plant that is already producing berries. The flowers are not really noticeable, though.





My Italian plum (self pollinating) and Manchu cherry have beautiful spring flowers and the birds enjoy them. These are larger plants, though. I have listed them as I am unsure of what size of plant you are looking for.
Reply:Have you tried self pollinating dwarf cherry bushes. They get about five feet tall, produce pretty flowers and real eatable cherry's. You can actually build a hedge fence with them.

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