If you're searching for ways to entice more birds to nest in your yard, this tree from down under might just be exactly what you're looking for.

Sorbus aucuparia Sunshine is just as good. Its eventual spread is wider, up to 12ft, but it too stops at about 20ft in height and has masses of excellent yellow berries in early autumn.

Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at [email protected].

Garden: How to grow microgreens in your home While it is too late to add many of these plants to your frozen landscape for this winter, now is the perfect time to plan for your first plant ...