Shrub

Deciduous shrub growing 1-2 m tall. Features aromatic, leathery leaves and inconspicuous catkins in early spring. Prefers wet, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade. Nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil. Tolerates flooding and salt spray. Important for wetland ecosystems. Suitable for bog gardens, wetland restorations, and shoreline plantings. Native to northern regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Semi-evergreen shrub reaching 1.5-3 m tall with aromatic, leathery leaves and waxy gray berries persisting through winter. Tolerates sandy, infertile soils and salt spray. Features nitrogen-fixing root nodules. Male and female plants needed for berry production. Excellent for coastal landscapes, dunes, and poor soils. Berries important for winter bird food.

Deciduous shrub reaching 2-4 m tall. Features oval aromatic leaves and small yellow flowers appearing before leaves in early spring. Female plants produce bright red berries. Prefers moist, rich woodland soils and partial shade. Spectacular golden-yellow fall color. Important wildlife plant and host for spicebush swallowtail butterfly. Suitable for woodland gardens and naturalized areas. Native to eastern North America.

Deciduous shrub reaching 2-4 m tall. Features elliptical, toothed leaves and inconspicuous white flowers in early summer, followed by bright red berries persisting into winter. Prefers acidic, moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Dioecious, requiring both male and female plants for berry production. Provides winter food for birds. Suitable for rain gardens, wetland margins, and winter interest in landscapes.

Compact evergreen shrub reaching 60-90 cm tall with narrow blue-green leaves and bright yellow flowers blooming July-September. Prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Excellent for rocky slopes, dunes, and dry gardens. Native to Great Lakes shorelines. Provides winter interest and supports pollinators.

Deciduous shrub growing 0.6-1.2 m tall. Features opposite, elliptical leaves and small, yellow trumpet-shaped flowers blooming in early summer. Prefers well-drained soils and tolerates a wide range of light conditions, from full sun to full shade. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts pollinators and provides cover for small wildlife. Suitable for woodland edges, slopes, and as a low-maintenance native alternative to non-native shrubs.

Deciduous shrub reaching 2-5 m tall. Features oval, doubly-serrate leaves and produces edible hazelnuts enclosed in distinctive beaked husks. Male flowers appear as catkins in early spring. Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils and partial shade. Provides food for wildlife and humans. Suitable for woodland edges, naturalized areas, and understory plantings. Native to northern and western North America.

Deciduous shrub growing 2.5-4.5 m tall. Features rounded, doubly-serrate leaves and produces edible hazelnuts. Male flowers appear as catkins in early spring before leaves emerge. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Provides food for wildlife and humans. Forms thickets in favorable conditions. Suitable for naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, and edible landscaping. Native to eastern North America.

Deciduous shrub growing 1.5-2.5 m tall. Features opposite, oval leaves and flat-topped clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by white or pale blue berries. Known for bright red stems in winter. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Useful for erosion control along waterways. Suitable for rain gardens, wetland margins, and winter interest in landscapes.