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Balsam 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.
Read MoreWhite Spruce
Evergreen conifer reaching 15-25 m tall with a pyramidal form. Features short, bluish-green needles and pendulous cones. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates cold temperatures and wind. Provides year-round cover and food for wildlife. Suitable for windbreaks, privacy screens, and as a native Christmas tree. Native to northern North America.
Read MoreObedient Plant
Herbaceous perennial reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features lance-shaped leaves and spikes of pink to purple tubular flowers that can be positioned along the stem (hence ‘obedient’). Prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. Spreads vigorously by rhizomes in favorable conditions. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Suitable for rain gardens and moist meadows.
Read MoreNinebark
Deciduous shrub growing 1.5-3 m tall. Features lobed leaves, clusters of white to pink flowers in late spring, and persistent reddish fruit capsules. Adaptable to various soil conditions and full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts butterflies and provides cover for birds. Suitable for hedges, screens, and naturalized areas. Native to eastern and central North America.
Read MoreWild Blue Phlox
Herbaceous perennial reaching 25-45 cm tall. Features lance-shaped leaves and loose clusters of fragrant, pale blue to lavender flowers blooming in spring. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Spreads slowly to form groundcover. Attracts butterflies and moths. Suitable for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalizing under deciduous trees. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreRussian Sage (Cultivar)
Herbaceous perennial growing 90-150 cm tall with woody base. Features deeply cut, aromatic gray-green foliage and tall spikes of small lavender-blue flowers blooming mid-summer through fall. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Extremely drought-tolerant once established. Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects. Deer-resistant due to aromatic foliage. Excellent for dry gardens, herb gardens, and xeriscape plantings. Not native to North America but widely naturalized.
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