A native, deciduous, highly adaptable maple tree. Great for troublesome areas, this tree gets to roughly 35-50 feet.

This is a lesser known species that is similar to Sugar Maple but generally has darker bark and leaves, its leaves are usually three lobed, and it has stipules at the base of its leaves. It has even been considered a subspecies of sugar maple.

The red maple is one of the most versatile native shade trees. Red maples can adapt to many conditions from wet to dry soils. The brilliant deep scarlet foliage in autumn is one of the many reasons to plant this shade tree. The trees can reach 100 feet ta

This is a large deciduous tree that has pale yellow flowers in spring, usually from April to May. The blooms are on the smaller side individually but they appear in clusters making them showy. The foliage is large palmately compound that turns shades of y

This native shrub forms a colony and provides wonderful summer cone shaped white flowers. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds all love the blooms! A wonderful option for shaded areas and great border plant.

This native shrub forms a colony and provides wonderful summer cone shaped white flowers. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds all love the blooms! A wonderful option for shaded areas and great border plant.

Whether you see it as a small tree or a large shrub serviceberries are one of the most beautiful flowering plants! Usually one of the first to bloom in spring (March-April) with showy white blooms that cover the plant before it leafs out. In June the frui

As the common name suggests this native species has straight thin walking stick stems with sharp spines all over. It is much more behaved that its non-native counterpart. Although it sounds scary this is a great species with lots of attractive features a

Perennial Plant of the Year 2010! Spring brings a flush of blue spikes of flowers that resemble lupines. Blooms will usually last into early summer then they start to form seed pods. These seed pods are a unique feature.

River birch is a nice fast growing native tree that can reach 70 feet tall. The exfoliating bark is attractive year round and it also spots nice yellow fall color.

River birch is a nice fast growing native tree that can reach 70 feet tall. The exfoliating bark is attractive year round and it also spots nice yellow fall color. A much better alternative to paper birch which is more prone to being damaged by Bronze bir

A fantastic sedge for rain gardens, stream bank restoration, or wet meadows. This species loves water, even shallow standing water. The bright green foliage is narrow and forms clumps (hence the common name tussocks).

A wonderful native tree for shady moist areas that doesn't get too big. Nice dark green foliage in summer with great fall color of reds, oranges, purples, and yellows.

A wonderful native tree for shady moist areas that doesn't get too big. Nice dark green foliage in summer with great fall color of reds, oranges, purples, and yellows. Caprinus caroliniana can be found as multi stemmed or single stemmed, has a good wide r

Catalpa is a larger sized tree that produces showy white flowers May and June. The blooms are mostly white with yellow and purple splotches. Its leaves are heart-shaped and can be 6-12 inches long! In the fall this species will produce long seed pods that

A great butterfly magnet! Nice showy fragrant blooms followed by fruits. It is also favored by deer and other mammals so give it some protection until established. Definitely worth planting for the pollinators.

A good choice for supporting many types of wildlife! Hackberry is a host plant for several different species of butterfly including Hackberry Emperor, Mourning Cloak, American Snout, Tawny Emperor, and Question Mark. Fruits are very appealing to birds

A great native that has fragrant ball-shaped flowers in the summer! The white blooms will give way to round red fruits. The summer foliage is a bright green that turns into a nice gold-yellow in fall. 

This in one of our favorite native flowering trees! The flowers are small pink/purple pea like blossoms that cover the branches in early spring. Although most references list this tree as growing in full to part sun we like to see it in no more than part

This in one of our favorite native flowering trees! The flowers are small pink/purple pea like blossoms that cover the branches in early spring. Although most references list this tree as growing in full to part sun we like to see it in no more than part

This native grass is probably the most tolerant of some shade. Produces handsome drooping seed heads that move in the slightest breeze. Grows 2-5' tall

White tubular flowers emerge in late summer and bloom through fall. Flowers will bloom in spikes from bottom to top. The blooms are reminiscent of a turtles head, which is where it gets its common name from. The Foliage is a dark glossy green. 

Underused medium size tree native to our area. Really nice yellow color. Cool white panicles of flowers when it flowers but that is not every year, generally 2-3 times per decade. Scott Arboretum has some nice specimens and has some good information he

Although this shrub is native to moist areas it can tolerate average soil if kept well watered. The summer flowers are delightfully fragrant and attract loads of pollinators. Plant it where the fragrance can be enjoyed. The fall color is a striking yellow