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Deciduous shrub growing 0.6-1.2 m tall. Features opposite, elliptical leaves and small, yellow trumpet-shaped flowers blooming in early summer. Prefers well-drained soils and tolerates a wide range of light conditions, from full sun to full shade. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts pollinators and provides cover for small wildlife. Suitable for woodland edges, slopes, and as a low-maintenance native alternative to non-native shrubs.

Deciduous shrub reaching 2-5 m tall. Features oval, doubly-serrate leaves and produces edible hazelnuts enclosed in distinctive beaked husks. Male flowers appear as catkins in early spring. Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils and partial shade. Provides food for wildlife and humans. Suitable for woodland edges, naturalized areas, and understory plantings. Native to northern and western North America.

Deciduous shrub growing 2.5-4.5 m tall. Features rounded, doubly-serrate leaves and produces edible hazelnuts. Male flowers appear as catkins in early spring before leaves emerge. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Provides food for wildlife and humans. Forms thickets in favorable conditions. Suitable for naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, and edible landscaping. Native to eastern North America.

Deciduous shrub growing 1.5-2.5 m tall. Features opposite, oval leaves and flat-topped clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by white or pale blue berries. Known for bright red stems in winter. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Useful for erosion control along waterways. Suitable for rain gardens, wetland margins, and winter interest in landscapes.

Deciduous shrub reaching 2.5-4.5 m tall. Features opposite, elliptical leaves and flat-topped clusters of white flowers in early summer, followed by white berries on red pedicels. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and full sun to partial shade. Provides food for birds and wildlife. Forms thickets in favorable conditions. Suitable for naturalized areas, hedgerows, and wildlife gardens. Native to eastern North America.

Deciduous shrub growing 1.5-3 m tall. Features opposite, elliptical leaves and flat-topped clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by blue or whitish fruits. Young stems often have a reddish color. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates occasional flooding. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Useful for erosion control along streams. Suitable for naturalized areas and wetland margins.

Deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 5-8 m tall. Features distinctive horizontal branching and alternate leaves, unlike most dogwoods. Produces flat-topped clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by blue-black berries. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Provides food for birds and wildlife. Adds unique architectural interest to woodland gardens and naturalized landscapes. Native to eastern North America.