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 soft yellow, gold, and orange; takes around 10 years to reach flowering ageOrigin: Southeastern United StatesCladrastis kentukea is native to the southeastern United States, but is not widespread. Its common name, Yellowwood,... - American Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea).
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 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&co... - American Beautyberry (Callicarpa 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 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 Cranberry Bush (Viburnum opulus var. americanum). Deciduous North American shrub Broad, flat-topped clusters of white flowers in late spring; bright red fruits in late summer persist overwinter; lustrous, deeply lobed, dark green foliage turns yellow to red-purple in the fallOrigin... - American Cranberry Bush (Viburnum opulus var. americanum).