Shrub

Deciduous shrub growing 2-4 m tall. Features maple-like, three-lobed leaves and flat-topped clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by bright red berries persisting into winter. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Provides food for birds and wildlife. Fall foliage is often red to purple. Suitable for naturalized areas, shrub borders, and wildlife gardens. Native to northern and eastern North America.

Deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 4.5-9 m tall. Features finely toothed, glossy leaves and flat-topped clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by blue-black berries. Adaptable to various soil conditions and full sun to partial shade. Provides food for birds and wildlife. Fall foliage is often purplish-red. Suitable for naturalized areas, shrub borders, and wildlife gardens. Native to eastern and central North America.

Deciduous shrub growing 2-4 m tall. Features large, heart-shaped leaves and flat-topped clusters of white flowers with larger sterile flowers around the edge, blooming in spring. Produces red fruits turning black when ripe. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. Provides food for birds and small mammals. Suitable for woodland gardens and naturalized areas. Native to northeastern North America.

Low deciduous shrub reaching 15-60 cm tall. Features small, oval leaves and bell-shaped white to pink flowers followed by edible blue berries. Requires acidic, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Spreads by underground rhizomes to form colonies. Spectacular fall color. Provides food for wildlife and humans. Suitable for acidic soil gardens, naturalized areas, and edible landscaping. Native to northeastern North America.

Deciduous shrub reaching 90-150 cm tall. Features narrow, lance-shaped leaves and upright spires of small white flowers blooming in mid to late summer. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Provides cover for small wildlife. Suitable for rain gardens, wetland margins, and moist meadows. Native to eastern and central North America.

Deciduous shrub reaching 1-3 m tall. Features oval leaves with silvery undersides and small, yellowish flowers in early spring before leaves emerge. Produces edible but bitter red berries. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil. Drought-tolerant once established. Provides food for wildlife. Suitable for poor soils, woodland edges, and wildlife gardens. Native to northern North America.

Deciduous shrub growing 1.5-3 m tall. Features compound leaves and large, flat-topped clusters of small white flowers in early summer, followed by edible purple-black berries. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Attracts pollinators and provides food for birds. Berries used for food and medicine. Suitable for naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, and edible landscapes. Native to eastern and central North America.