American
Cranberry -
Viburnum trilobum
Deciduous Tree
Zone: 5
Conservation practices: E, F, H, S, N
Description: 8-12' multi-stemmed shrub. In May this plant has white flowers.
September through February it has bright red fruit. The fruit of American
Cranberry is used in jelly and is great for attracting birds.
Elderberry - Sambucus canadensis
Deciduous Shrubs
Zone: 4
Conservation practices: H, S, E, N
Description: 5-12' multi-stemmed shrub. In mid-June it has white flowers
and in mid-August it has purple fruit. Elderberry tolerates soils and
roadside conditions.
American Plum - Prunus americana
Deciduous Tree
Zone: 3
Conservation practices: H
Description: 25' tree with profuse white flowers and purple fruit. The
American Plum is a very hard plant and is an excellent source of food
and habitat for wildlife.
American Bittersweet -
Celastrus scandens
Deciduous Shrubs
Zone: 3
Conservation practices: H, N
Description: 20' vigorous climbing vine. Its yellow-orange fruit is collected
for dried flower arrangements. American Bittersweet is great for poor
soils and full sun. This plant is best placed in front of an object it
can wrap around like a fence or trellis.
Witch-Hazel -
Hamamelis virginiana
Deciduous Shrubs
Zone: 3
Conservation practices: H, E, N
Description: 20-30' wide spreading shrub. It has yellow fragrant flowers
that last in to late October. This native plant will grow in wet shady
areas as well as in the open sun. |