Eastern Red Cedar Family: Cupressaceae Native region: Eastern US and Canada, Central US, naturalized in Oregon and North Dakota Plant Community: NE Barrier Beach, Old Field Size: 30-65′ tall, 8-25′ wide Hardiness Zone: 2-9 Habitat: Found in forests, meadows and fields, woodlands, dry fields and hillsides, woodlands, and forest openings in sandy or rocky soils. Prefers moist to dry,Continue reading “Juniperus virginia”
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Hydrangea quercifolia
Oakleaf Hydrangea Family: Hydrangeaceae Native region: Southeast US Plant Community: Size: 6-8′ tall and wide Hardiness Zone: 5-9 Habitat: Found in anthropogenic zones (man-made or disturbed habitats), forest edges, forests, roadside, fragments, and areas of cultivation. Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Functions best with a layer of mulch to maintain soil moisture andContinue reading “Hydrangea quercifolia”
Cornus florida
Flowering Dogwood Family: Cornaceae Native region: Eastern US and Central/Eastern Canada Plant Community: Oak Hickory Size: 15-30′ tall and wide Hardiness Zone: 5-9 Habitat: Found in forest edges, forests, woodlands, abandoned farmlands. Grows best in average, dry-moist to moist soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers acidic soil, but also tolerates clay soil. Performs best with a layerContinue reading “Cornus florida”
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud Family: Fabaceae Native region: Eastern US and Central/Eastern Canada Plant Community: Oak Hickory Size: 20-30′ tall, 20-35′ wide, munk trunked Hardiness Zone: 4-9 Habitat: Found in open woodlands, thickets, woodland margins, limestone glades and along rocky streams and bluffs. Prefers average, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Does not survive in wetContinue reading “Cercis canadensis”
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