Sure! Here’s a list of 25 shrubs that produce abundant nectar for honeybees and can thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-8:
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Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) - Produces flowers in spring that are highly attractive to bees and bears fruit.
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Blackberry (Rubus spp.) - The flowers provide a great source of nectar, and the fruit is also edible.
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Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) - Similar to blackberries, raspberry flowers attract bees and provide fruit.
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Serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.) - With early spring flowers, they are an essential bee forage source.
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Wildflower Willow (Salix spp.) - The catkins provide essential nectar for early spring bees.
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Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) - The round white flower heads are particularly attractive to bees.
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Corylus (Hazelnut) - Produces catkins in early spring when few other plants are in bloom.
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Sumac (Rhus spp.) - Their flowers provide nectar for bees in late summer.
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Honeybush (Melianthus major) - Produces clusters of sweet-smelling flowers, very appealing to bees.
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Spirea (Spiraea spp.) - These shrubs bloom in various seasons, attracting bees with their abundant flowers.
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Elderberry (Sambucus spp.) - The large flower clusters provide significant nectar sources in late spring.
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Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) - Produces unique flowers that are very attractive to pollinators.
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Lonicera (Honeysuckle) - Many varieties bloom throughout the growing season, providing nectar for bees.
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Japanese Rose (Rosa rugosa) - The flowers are a good nectar source and are also fragrant.
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Bladdernut (Staphylea spp.) - Flowers in spring and provides nectar for bees.
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Currants (Ribes spp.) - Produce flowers that bees enjoy and provide berries as well.
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Fothergilla (Fothergilla spp.) - Charming white flower spikes attract bees in spring.
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Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) - Particularly the hardy varieties, their large flowers are attractive to bees.
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Althea (Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus) - Blooms in late summer and is attractive to honeybees.
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Alder (Alnus spp.) - Catkins in spring are a food source for bees.
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Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) - Produces large clusters of flowers favored by bees.
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Mock Orange (Philadelphus spp.) - Has fragrant flowers that attract bees in late spring.
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Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles spp.) - Early spring blooms are a great source of nectar.
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Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster spp.) - Flowers attract bees, and the berries provide food for wildlife.
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Weigela (Weigela spp.) - Showy flowers provide nectar throughout the growing season.
When planting these shrubs, consider spacing and location to enhance pollinator accessibility. By providing a mix of flowers that bloom at different times, you can create a continuous nectar source for honeybees and other pollinators throughout the growing season.