Shade-Tolerant, Bird-Friendly Shrubs for a Narrow Side Yard

Site: Shade Until 3–4 PM, NWF Habitat

Side yard gets almost no sun until late afternoon. Wants shrub for bird shelter/food (berries), low sun needs. Considered yew but forgot variety.

Suggestions

• Yews (Taxus) tolerate deep shade.
• Hollies (Ilex) many shade-tolerant species.
• Check soil moisture—shade + poor drainage = root rot.

Action

Visit nursery this spring. Read tags for sun/shade and berry production. Pick what fits your habitat goals.