{"title":"Bird Food: Caterpillars","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"elbowbush-forestiera-pubescens","title":"Elbowbush (Forestiera pubescens)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eElbowbush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eForestiera pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stretchberry, Texas Elbowbush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTop Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drought-tolerant native shrub with early-season flowers and berries that support birds and pollinators.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–15 ft tall × 6–15 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-traits\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePlant Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eNative Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Texas Native\u003cbr\u003e\n      North Texas Native\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Pollinator Support, Nectar Source,\n      \u003cspan class=\"no-wrap\"\u003eBird: Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e,\n      \u003cspan class=\"no-wrap\"\u003eBird: Cover\u003c\/span\u003e,\n      \u003cspan class=\"no-wrap\"\u003eLarval Host\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Wildlife Habitat, Naturalized Planting, Screening, Hedge\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGrowth Behavior\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Spreading Clump\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Early Spring (Flowers), Summer (Fruit), Fall (Foliage Color), Deciduous\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tough native shrub with an open, branching form and early-season blooms followed by fruit for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Elbowbush produces small flowers in early spring before leaf-out and later develops berries that support birds. Its branching structure creates natural cover and adds habitat value.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌼 Why it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent drought tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides early-season blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduces fruit for birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreates natural habitat structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🐦 Wildlife value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Provides nectar for early pollinators and berries for birds. Dense branching offers shelter and nesting structure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Supports insect life cycles and contributes to overall habitat function.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Where it thrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Best in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It performs well in dry landscapes and naturalized plantings.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturalized areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScreening and hedge applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable; tolerates rocky, sandy, and clay soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e✂️ Growth \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Minimal maintenance required. Can be pruned to shape or allowed to grow naturally.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water (establishment note)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Water during establishment; once established, it tolerates drought well.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Order online and select a pickup time at checkout. 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