Hackberry

Deciduous tree growing 12-25 m tall with a rounded crown. Features ovate, asymmetrical leaves and small, edible fruits that turn dark purple when ripe. Bark develops distinctive warty ridges with age. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and full sun to partial shade. Drought and urban pollution tolerant. Provides important food source for birds and wildlife. Suitable for urban landscapes, streetscapes, and naturalized areas.

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Dwarf Hackberry

Deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 3-6 m tall. Features ovate, asymmetrical leaves and small, edible fruits. Bark is smoother than C. occidentalis. Prefers well-drained, rocky or sandy soils and full sun to partial shade. Extremely drought-tolerant. Provides food for birds and wildlife. Suitable for dry, rocky sites, urban landscapes, and as a native alternative to non-native ornamental trees in challenging conditions.

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New Jersey Tea

Deciduous shrub reaching 0.6-1.2 m tall. Features oval, toothed leaves and dense clusters of small white flowers blooming in late spring to early summer. Prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Historically used for tea. Suitable for dry prairies, rocky slopes, and as a native alternative to non-native ornamental shrubs.

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Fox sedge

Clump-forming sedge reaching 30-90 cm tall. Features narrow leaves and dense, fox-tail-like seed heads. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Often found in wet meadows, marshes, and along shorelines. Spreads by short rhizomes, forming colonies in favorable conditions. Provides food and cover for wildlife, particularly wetland birds. Useful for erosion control in wet areas. Suitable for rain gardens, wetland restorations, and naturalized areas.

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Bur-reed Sedge

Clump-forming sedge growing 60-90 cm tall. Features broad leaves and elongated, interrupted flower spikes. Prefers moist, rich soils and partial to full shade. Often found in deciduous woodlands and along streambanks. Forms large, attractive clumps, adding structure to shaded gardens. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and as a backdrop in shade gardens. Native to eastern North America.

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Wood/Rosey sedge

Fine-textured sedge forming small clumps, reaching 15-45 cm tall. Features narrow leaves and small, star-like seed heads. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. Often found in woodland understories. Spreads slowly by short rhizomes. Provides ground cover and erosion control in shaded areas. Attracts small wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, shade gardens, and as a low-maintenance groundcover in difficult shady areas. Native to eastern North America.

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Cyperus-like Sedge

Clump-forming sedge reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features broad leaves and distinctive arching, bristly seed heads. Prefers consistently wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Often found in marshes, swamps, and along pond edges. Provides important habitat and food for wetland wildlife. Useful for shoreline stabilization and water filtration. Suitable for pond margins, rain gardens, and wetland restoration projects. Native to North America and Eurasia.

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Plantainleaf Sedge

Evergreen sedge growing 20-40 cm tall. Features broad, wavy-edged leaves resembling plantain and inconspicuous flowers. Prefers moist, rich soils and partial to full shade. Often found in rich woodlands. Forms attractive clumps, adding texture to shaded gardens. Provides erosion control and habitat for small wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, shade gardens, and as a groundcover in moist, shaded areas. Native to eastern North America.

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Pennsylvania Sedge

Low-growing native sedge ideal for woodland
groundcover and lawn replacement in shade. Forms dense colonies that suppress weeds while providing habitat value. Excellent matrix plant for shade gardens.

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Long-stalked sedge

Evergreen sedge forming small tufts, reaching 15-30 cm tall. Features narrow, dark green leaves and distinctive long-stalked seed heads. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. Often found in rich woodlands. Spreads slowly by short rhizomes. Provides year-round ground cover and erosion control in shaded areas. Attracts small wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, shade gardens, and as a low-maintenance alternative to turf in difficult shady spots.

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