Alnus incana subspecies rugosa, synonymous with and formerly known as Alnus rugosa, is a fast-growing, thicket forming...
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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
Aronia arbutifolia, commonly called red chokeberry, is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub that is native to both wet and dry thickets in Eastern North America (Nova Scotia...
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Aronia melanocarpa
black chokeberry(FAC)
Sun/P.Shade/Shade 6' Height / 5' - 8' Spread
Aronia melanocarpa, commonly called black chokeberry, is an open, upright, spreading, somewhat rounded but leggy, suckering, deciduous shrub that typically grows 3-6’ (or...
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Callicarpa americana
American Beauty Berry
Quite a Lovely Berry
Callicarpa americana, commonly called beautyberry, is a loose, open shrub valued for its spectacular fruits. The relatively insignificant flowers develop into prolific...
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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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Franklinia altamaha
Franklinia, Franklin Tree
Extinct in the Wild
Franklinia alatamaha, commonly called the Franklin tree, typically grows as a single-trunk tree with a rounded crown or as a multi-stemmed shrub. As a single trunk tree,...
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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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