Pinkshell Azalea Family: Ericaceae Native Region: Mountains on NC, naturalized to MA Size: 5-15’ tall Hardiness Zone: Habitat: Ravines, bogs, wetlands, forest edges, and streambanks. Prefers moist, well-drained, slight acidic (pH<6.8) soil and shade. Leaf: Medium green in summer and dark red in fall. Flower: Pink to pure white with yellow throat, blooming in April Ecosystem services: Because itContinue reading “Rhododendron vaseyi”
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Cornus sanguinea / Swida sanguina
Cultivar of Bloodtwig Dogwood Family: Family: Cornaceae Native region: Northern Region and NW Asia Naturalized region: Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington Size: 5′-15′ tall and wide Hardiness Zone: 5-7 Habitat: Found in meadows, fields, and disturbed/man-made areas. Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil and sun to partial shade. This species if tolerant of a wide range of soils butContinue reading “Cornus sanguinea / Swida sanguina”
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