Salt-Tolerant Shrubs for a Roadside Hill in the Northeast

Four Hardy, Wildlife-Friendly Options

4-ft hill along salted road in Northeast. Wants shrubs with berries for birds, not ground-hugging pines.

Recommended Species

1. Rosa rugosa: Salt-spray tolerant, pink/white June flowers, large red hips (bird food).
2. Aronia (Chokeberry): White May flowers, persistent red fall fruit.
3. Myrica pensylvanica (Bayberry): Semi-evergreen, blue-gray berries, very tough.
4. Viburnum species: Many choices, all with bird-friendly fruit.

Selection Tip

Visit nursery to see form and size. Plant in groups for impact. Ensure good drainage on hill.