Shrubs and Trees

Tall, straight, fast-growing tree. Shallow rooted, plant with deep-rooted plants. Host of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly. Will sprout numerous seedlings in spring.

A very large, slow-growing, stately tree that can get as wide as it is tall in an open space. Oak trees support the most number of Lepidoptera species in our area.

Can get as wide as tall. Prune stems back to the ground in late winter to promote stem vigor. Rabbits tend to avoid this plant.

Wild plums often create dense thickets unless thinned. Thickets can provide shelter for birds and mammals. May have thorns. Fruit is edible but not as sweet as cultivated varieties. Fruit production may be better with multiple trees.

Wonderful winter form as the cluster of red berries on female plants persist through winter on fun-shapped branches. Beautiful red fall foliage. Will sucker and spread.