Re: shrubs for shade, clay and birds

<<I'm in zone 5 and need to find some shrubs for a shady area beneath oak
 trees.  The ground is pretty much clay and they would get little direct
 sun.  I can build up an area around the base of the shrub which would be
 better soil but the roots would likely still be in the clay.  I would
 also like these shrubs to have berries appetizing to birds and to be
 native to my area (Illinois/Midwest).  Not too much to ask, right?  Any
 help would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

 diane in illinois>>

Gooseberries would do just fine- nice yellow flowers in early spring- blackish berries in summer.


Paul
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