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Pasture Rose
Low-growing deciduous shrub reaching 0.3-1 m tall. Features compound leaves and fragrant pink flowers blooming in early summer, followed by small red rose hips. Stems have straight prickles. Prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Provides food for wildlife. Suitable for dry prairies, sandy areas, and rock gardens. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreSmooth Rose
Deciduous shrub reaching 0.5-1.5 m tall. Features compound leaves and fragrant pink flowers blooming in early summer, followed by small red rose hips. Nearly thornless stems. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Spreads by underground stems to form thickets. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Suitable for naturalized areas and wildlife gardens. Native to northern and central North America.
Read MorePrickly Gooseberry
Deciduous shrub growing 1-1.5 m tall. Features lobed leaves and small, greenish-white flowers in spring, followed by prickly, edible gooseberries. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade to full sun. Provides food for wildlife and humans. Tolerates rocky soils and shade. Suitable for woodland gardens, understory plantings, and edible landscapes. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreStaghorn Sumac
Deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 3-6 m tall. Features large, pinnately compound leaves turning brilliant red in fall. Produces dense, upright clusters of red berries persisting into winter. Tolerates poor soils and full sun. Spreads by suckers to form colonies. Important winter food source for birds. Suitable for naturalized areas, erosion control, and wildlife gardens. Can be aggressive in ideal conditions.
Read MoreFragrant Sumac
Deciduous shrub growing 0.6-1.8 m tall and spreading wider. Features aromatic, compound leaves turning vibrant red in fall. Produces clusters of small yellow flowers in spring before leaves emerge, followed by red berries. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established. Excellent for erosion control on slopes. Provides food for wildlife. Suitable for naturalized areas, bank stabilization, and as a ground cover.
Read MoreNorthern Red Oak
Deciduous tree growing 20-30 m tall with a rounded crown. Features leaves with pointed lobes and bristle tips, turning russet-red in fall. Produces medium-sized acorns every 2-5 years. Adaptable to various soil conditions and full sun to partial shade. Fast-growing for an oak. Important for wildlife and valuable timber tree. Suitable for large landscapes, parks, and urban settings. Native to eastern North America.
Read MorePin Oak
Deciduous tree reaching 18-25 m tall with a pyramidal to oval crown. Features deeply lobed leaves with bristle-tipped points, turning russet to red in fall. Produces small acorns. Prefers moist, acidic soils and full sun. Tolerates wet soils and periodic flooding. Provides food and habitat for wildlife. Suitable for wet areas in large landscapes and urban settings. Native to eastern and central North America.
Read MoreBur Oak
Deciduous tree growing 20-30 m tall with a broad, rounded crown. Features variable, deeply lobed leaves and large acorns with fringed cups. Adaptable to various soil conditions and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Important food source for wildlife. Fire-resistant bark. Suitable for large landscapes, parks, and savanna restorations. Native to central and eastern North America.
Read MoreWhite Oak
Deciduous tree reaching 20-30 m tall with a broad, rounded crown. Features lobed leaves with rounded tips, turning purplish-red in fall. Produces acorns every 4-6 years. Prefers well-drained, acidic soils and full sun. Long-lived and important for wildlife. Valuable timber tree. Suitable for large landscapes, parks, and reforestation projects. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreNarrowleaf Mountain Mint
Herbaceous perennial growing 60-90 cm tall. Features narrow, aromatic leaves and dense clusters of small white flowers with purple spots, blooming in mid to late summer. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Deer-resistant. Suitable for meadows, prairie gardens, and herb gardens. Native to eastern North America.
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