Tatarian honeysuckle provided lots of large berries, and cover and browsing opportunities. It had dense, dark green foliage, bright red berries, and pink flowers in the spring and early summer. Cotoneaster provided cover and berries for animals to eat. Caragana had cover in its branches and produced berries, as well as browsing opportunities. It had a tall, narrow growth habit.
Russian olive has thick foliage, many branches, and cover close to the ground.
Fruiting has not yet occurred, because the trees are still young. Lilac provided cover close to the ground and nesting opportunities for small birds. It had very dense foliage and attractive flowers. Smooth sumac branched prolifically for cover and produced berries. Honey locust provided cover and nesting opportunities.