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Chokecherry
Deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 6-10 m tall. Features oval leaves with finely toothed edges and long clusters of small white flowers in spring. Produces small, dark red to black cherries. Adaptable to various soil conditions and full sun to partial shade. Provides food for birds and wildlife. Suitable for naturalized areas, windbreaks, and wildlife gardens. Native to most of North America.
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Deciduous tree growing 15-30 m tall with a narrow to rounded crown. Features finely toothed, lance-shaped leaves and long clusters of small white flowers in late spring. Produces small, dark purple fruits. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Important food source for birds and wildlife. Valuable timber tree. Suitable for naturalized areas and large landscapes. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreAmerican Plum
Deciduous shrub or small tree growing 3-8 m tall. Features finely toothed, ovate leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers in early spring before leaves emerge. Produces edible, tart plums. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Provides food for wildlife and early nectar for pollinators. Suitable for naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, and edible landscapes. Native to eastern and central North America.
Read MoreCanadian Plum
Deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 6-10 m tall. Features ovate leaves with double-serrated edges and showy white to pink flowers in early spring before leaves emerge. Produces edible, dark purple plums. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Provides food for wildlife and early nectar for pollinators. Cold-hardy. Suitable for naturalized areas and edible landscapes in colder regions. Native to northeastern North America.
Read MorePrairie Cinquefoil
Herbaceous perennial reaching 30-60 cm tall. Features pinnately compound leaves and clusters of white to cream flowers blooming in summer. Prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Suitable for rock gardens, prairie gardens, and dry, sunny borders. Native to most of North America.
Read MoreBalsam Poplar
Deciduous tree growing 20-30 m tall with a narrow crown. Features triangular to ovate leaves with serrated edges and fragrant, resinous buds. Prefers moist soils and full sun. Tolerates poor soils and cold temperatures. Fast-growing but short-lived. Provides food and habitat for wildlife. Suitable for windbreaks, erosion control, and reclamation of disturbed sites. Native to northern North America.
Read MoreChristmas Fern
Evergreen fern reaching 30-60 cm tall. Features dark green, leathery fronds with bristle-tipped pinnae. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. Tolerates dry shade once established. Provides winter interest and cover for small wildlife. Deer-resistant. Suitable for woodland gardens, shaded slopes, and as a low-maintenance groundcover in difficult shady areas. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreAmerican Sycamore
Deciduous tree growing 30-40 m tall with a spreading crown. Features large, maple-like leaves and distinctive mottled bark that peels in patches. Produces round, spiky seed balls. Prefers deep, moist soils and full sun. Tolerates wet soils and urban conditions. Provides nesting sites for birds and food for wildlife. Suitable for large landscapes, parks, and urban settings. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreEastern White Pine
Evergreen conifer reaching 20-30 m tall with a pyramidal to rounded crown. Features soft, bluish-green needles in clusters of five and long cones. Prefers well-drained, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade. Important for wildlife habitat and historically valued for timber. Suitable for windbreaks, large landscapes, and as a fast-growing evergreen screen. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreRed Pine
Evergreen conifer growing 20-35 m tall with a rounded to oval crown. Features long needles in pairs and reddish-brown bark. Prefers well-drained, acidic soils and full sun. Tolerates dry, sandy soils. Provides food and habitat for wildlife. Historically important for timber. Suitable for windbreaks, reforestation projects, and large landscapes. Native to northeastern North America.
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