Alnus incana, commonly called European gray alder, is a large pyramidal tree that grows to 40-60' tall. It is native to Europe and the Caucasus.
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Alnus incana subspecies rugosa
rough alder
Small to medium size tree 15-20 m tall
Alnus serrulata
smooth alder (OBLIGATE)
Sun/P.Shade 6' - 12' Height / Equal Spread
Alnus serrulata, the hazel alder or smooth alder, is a thicket-forming shrub in the family Betulaceae. It is native to eastern North America and can be found found from...
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Aronia arbutifolia
red chokeberry (FAC)
Sun/P.Shade/Shade 6' Height / 5' - 8' Spread
Upright in youth becoming twiggy at ends with age, to form upright spreading suckering shrub of medium vigor. Grows well in any soil but prefers moist and acidic soil. Good autumn color of red...
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Aronia melanocarpa
black chokeberry(FAC)
Sun/P.Shade/Shade 6' Height / 5' - 8' Spread
As A. arbutifolia, but with black berries, also loved by songbirds. Aronia, the chokeberries, are two to three species of deciduous shrubs in the family Rosaceae, native to...
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Calycanthus floridus
eastern sweetshrub (UPL)
Sun/P. Shade/Shade 5' - 8' Height/ 5' - 8' Spread
Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) has many common names, including Carolina allspice, strawberry-bush, sweet bubby, sweet Betsy and spicebush. As these names indicate, it is valued for...
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Cephalanthus occidentalis
Buttonbush
Growing to 5–15 m (16–49 ft) tall.
Cephalanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the madder family, Rubiaceae. Different authorities accept between six and 15 species, which are commonly known as Buttonbushes....
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Chionanthus virginicus
fringe tree (FAC+)
Sun/P. Shade/Shade 20' Height / 20' Spread
Chionanthus virginicus is a deciduous tree or large shrub, grows as wide as high, with fragrant lacy white "fringe" flowers on drooping clusters in late spring as the...
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Clethra alnifolia
sweet pepperbush (FAC+)
Sun/P.Shade/Shade 8' Height 5' - 8' Spread
Clethra alnifolia, known as summersweet, or sweet pepperbush is a native, deciduous upright shrub that typically grows between 4 and 8 feet tall and slowly spreads by...
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Cornus amomum
Silky Dogwood
It is a deciduous shrub growing to 5 m tall.
Cornus amomum (Silky Dogwood) is a shrubby dogwood native to eastern North America, from Ontario and Quebec south to Arkansas and Georgia. Also found in other parts of North America. It...
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Cornus foemina ssp. racemosa
red-pannicle dogwood(FAC)
Sun/P.Shade/Shade 10' Height/ 8' - 10' Spread
Another multi-stemmed medium sized dogwood shrub with grey purple stems and light grey branchlets. It's claim to fame is it's wonderful white fruits. It can become quite large; up to 20' height/...
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Cornus stolonifera
red osier dogwood (FAC WET)
Sun/P.Shade 10' Height/ 8' - 10' Spread
Cornus stolonifera (redtwig dogwood), syn. Cornus sericea, (red osier dogwood) is in the family Cornaceae, native throughout northern and...
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Corylus americana
American Hazelnut or Filbert
Tasty and Elegant Fruit
Corylus americana, commonly called American filbert or hazelnut, is a deciduous, rounded, multi-stemmed shrub which typically grows 8-16' tall and occurs in dry or moist...
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Hamamelis vernalis
Witch-hazel
Valued in cultivation for its strongly scented flowers appearing in late winter.
Hamamelis vernalis is a Witch-hazel native to the Ozark Plateau in central North America, in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
It is a deciduous large shrub growing to 4 m tall,...
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Hamamelis virginiana
witchhazel (FAC-)
Sun/P.Shade/Shade 15' Height/ 15' Spread
Hamamelis virginiana, known as common witch hazel, is a fall-blooming, deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to woodlands, forest margins and stream banks in eastern North America...
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Hydrangea arborescens
Wild Hydrangea
Native Hydrangea
One of our 3 native hydrangeas. Hydrangea arborescens, commonly known as smooth hydrangea or wild hydrangea, is a loosely and widely branched deciduous shrub that...
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Ilex verticillata
winterberry holly (Fac Wet+)
Sun/P.Shade/Shade 8' Height / 6' Spread
Ilex verticillata grows as a moderately upright, large, rounded shrub. Grown mainly for its winter color and value. The females are laden with bright red berries and the...
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Itea virginica
Virginian Sweetspire
Great for the shade garden; fragrance in June
Itea virginica is a delightful shrub with alternate, simple leaves, on arching stems. The flowers are fragrant and white, usually borne in early summer. It is a deciduous...
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Kalmia latifolia
Mountain Laurel
Tolerates High Shade
Kalmia latifolia, or mountain laurel, is a handsome, broadleaved evergreen shrub in the heather family, the Ericaceae. It is native to the eastern United States and its...
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Lindera benzoin
spicebush
6'(8') high by 6' wide
This adaptive shrub is a must have for bird lovers. Lindera benzoin, or spicebush, is a flowering shrub in the Lauraceae (bay family); native to eastern North America,...
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Myrica pennsylvanica
Northern Bayberry
Sun, sandy or poor soils, 8' - 12' (35') ht., 8 - 12' (24') spread
A tall shrub with many benefits to songbirds, including warblers, grouse, bobwhite, and pheasant. Myrica pensylvanica, the Northern Bayberry, is a species of ...
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