Shrub

Deciduous shrub reaching 1-2 m tall. Features large, maple-like leaves and showy, fragrant pink to purple flowers blooming throughout summer. Produces edible red raspberries. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Thornless stems. Spreads by suckers to form thickets. Attracts pollinators and provides food for wildlife. Suitable for woodland edges, shaded slopes, and naturalized areas. Native to eastern North America.

Deciduous shrub growing 1-2.5 m tall. Features compound leaves and fragrant pink flowers blooming in early summer, followed by red rose hips persisting into winter. Stems have hooked prickles. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates flooding. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Suitable for wetland margins, rain gardens, and moist meadows. Native to eastern North America.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.