Nectar Trees and Shrubs

This is a list of the more common shurbs and trees that are considered nectar plants during their blooming season. The list is not complete and not all of these will grow in your area.

Ageratum (Ageratum)
Abelia, glossy (Abelia)
Autumn olive (Elaegnus umbellata)
Blueberry (Vaccinium species)
Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora; A. pavia)
Buddleia (Buddleia davidii)
Butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii)
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)
Hawthorn (Crataegus species)
Mock orange (Philadelphus species)
New Jersey tea (Canothus americanus)
Pear (Pyrus communis)
Plum (Prunus species)
Privet (Ligustrum spp.)
Redbud (Cercis)
Rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
Silverling (Baccharis species)
Spiraea (Spiraea species)
Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia)
Viburnum (Viburnum species)


More Articles in this Section

●Nectar and Host Plants
●Butterfly Host Plants
●Annual Nectar Flowers
●Wildflower Nectar Plants
●Location and Design

More Articles in this Section

●Nectar and Host Plants
●Butterfly Host Plants
●Annual Nectar Flowers
●Wildflower Nectar Plants
●Location and Design

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