Paper Birch Family: Betulaceae Native region: NE US, Canada, stretching to the Rocky Mountains Plant Community: Northern Hardwood Swamp Size: 50-70′ tall, 25-50′ wide Hardiness Zone: 2-6 Habitat: Found in forests and forest edges. Prefers medium to wet, well-drained soils in sits with northern or eastern exposure that receives some afternoon shade. It needs consistently moist soilsContinue reading “Betula papyrifera”
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Betula alleghaniensis
Yellow Birch Family: Betulaceae Native region: Northeastern US and Canada Plant Community: Red Maple Swamp Size: 50’-100’ tall Hardiness Zone: Habitat: Forest edges, inland forests, swamps, and stream banks. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is not tolerant to heat and serves as the main canopy in a forest. Leaf: Dull green aboveContinue reading “Betula alleghaniensis”
Aronia melanocarpa
Black Chokeberry Family: Rosaceae Native region: Eastern Canada, central and eastern US, eastern North America, Newfoundland to southern Ontario and Minnesota south to Missouri, Tennessee and Georgia Size: 3-6’ tall and wide Hardiness Zone: 3-8 Habitat: Low woods, swamps, bogs, cliffs, ledges, roadsides, peatlands and moist thickets but occasionally to dry upland areas. Prefers well-drained soils of medium moistureContinue reading “Aronia melanocarpa”
Acer rubrum
Red Maple Family: Sapindaceae Native region: New England and eastern US Plant Community: Old Field Size: Cultivated 40’-60’, upper range in 100’-120’, 30-50’ wide Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Habitat: Forest edges, forests, meadows and fields, shores of rivers or lakes, swamps, wetland margins (edges of wetlands), woodlands. Though usually found in moist woodlands and wet swamps, also found in drierContinue reading “Acer rubrum”
Oxydendrum arboretum
Sourwood Family: Ericaceae Native region: SE, E US Plant Community: Size: 20-50′ tall, 10-25′ wide Hardiness Zone: 5-9 Habitat: Found in rocky wooded slopes, grows well with rhododendrons. Prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Flowering and fall color most pronounced with full sun. Intolerant to drought and urban pollution. Leaf: Green in the summer toContinue reading “Oxydendrum arboretum”
Cotinus coggyoria
European Smoketree Family: Anacardiaceae Native region: Temperate Asia and Europe Plant Community: Size: 10-15′ tall and wide Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Habitat: Found in anthropogenic zones (man-made or disturbed habitats), roadsides, and waste areas. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, but thrives in infertile soils, rocky soils of medium moisture, sharp drainage, and full sun. Drought tolerant. Leaf: Dark green,Continue reading “Cotinus coggyoria”
Vaccinium corymbosum
Highbush Blueberry Family: Ericaceae Native region: NE US and Canada, Western Canada, SE US, naturalized in Washington Plant Community: Oak Hickory and Red Maple Swamp Size: 6-12′ tall, 8-12′ wide Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Habitat: Found in bogs, fens, forests, shores of rivers or lakes, swamps, and woodlands. Prefers rich, acidic, moist to wet, well-drained soil in full sun toContinue reading “Vaccinium corymbosum”
Rhododendron schlippenbachii
Deciduous Azalea Family: Ericaceae Native region: China, Japan, Korea Plant Community: Size: 4-6′ tall, 3-5′ wide Hardiness Zone: 4-7 Habitat: Prefers acidic, humusy, organically rich, medium moisture, moisture-retentive but well-drained soils in dappled sun or high open shade. Can tolerate more neutral soils, but prefers acidic soils. Susceptible to root rot, so soil must be well-drained. Leaf: Dark greenContinue reading “Rhododendron schlippenbachii”
Juniperus virginia
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”
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”
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