Native Plants for Shading Native plants are an essential part of the food web that supports our local ecosystem. Rhododendron River Birch Silverbell Winterberry Big Bluestem Black Cherry Silky Dogwood Sycamore Spicebush Paw-paw Black-Eyed Susan Doghobble Red Twig Dogwood For additional native plant species, please reach out to your state Botantical Gardens for a complete list of species native to your location.