American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana). Deciduous North American shrubProduces clusters of showy, bright purple berries in the fall, which persist throughout the winterOrigin: Southeastern United StatesThis unusual shrub is native from southwestern Maryland to North Carolina, Arkansas, and south to Mexico. While Jefferson resided in Paris during the 1780s, his close friend Madame de Tesse requested that he arrange for plants to be sent for her estate at Chaville. Jefferson, in turn, wrote his friend... - American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana).
American Linden; American Basswood (Tilia americana). Hardy, deciduous, Eastern North American tree Large, dark green, ovate leaves up to 6" with silvery undersides; in early summer, an abundance of small, fragrant, yellowish flowers are paired with papery&comma... - American Linden; American Basswood (Tilia americana).
American Hazelnut (Corylus americana). Hardy, North American, deciduous shrub Dark green, ovate foliage turns shades of yellow to wine-red in fall; ornamental male catkins in spring; produces small, edible nuts in fall; good for wildlife food and habitatOrigin: Nor... - American Hazelnut (Corylus americana).
American Spikenard (Aralia racemosa). Hardy, summer-flowering, North American perennial Clusters of tiny, white flowers gathered in large, showy panicles bloom amongst bold, compound foliage; flowers followed by deep purple, inedible berriesOrigin: Nor... - American Spikenard (Aralia racemosa).
American Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea). Hardy, deciduous, Eastern North American treePendulous clusters of fragrant, white flowers appear in late spring, resembling Wisteria; bright green, pinnately compound foliage and smooth gray bark; foliage turns a mix of... - American Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea).
American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis). Deciduous, North American shrub Large clusters of fragrant, creamy white flowers in early summer followed by edible, blue-black berries; distinctive, pinnately-compound leavesOrigin: North AmericaNative to moist regions in muc... - American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis).
American Swamp Rose (Rosa palustris scandens). Deciduous flowering shrubSemi-double fragrant pink blossoms in late spring followed by smooth, red hips. Nearly thornless. The Swamp Rose is a vigorous and very desirable North American species found in the wild from Quebec to Florida and first... - American Swamp Rose (Rosa palustris scandens).