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| Shrubs, continued.
As with our trees, New England Wetland Plants, Inc grows conservation-grade, New England native shrubs from local seed and cutting sources. We have shrubs for every site: wetland, buffer zone, slope or meadow! Our shrubs are grown in #1 nursery containers, and range in height from 1 to 4'. |
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| Prunus depressa (Sand Cherry) This low-growing, mat-forming shrub native to Northeastern rivers is effective in stabilizing sandy and gravelly soils along watercourses and sand dunes. It is an excellent species for soil bioengineering projects. |
Coastal sites, wet meadows, forested wetlands, drier sites | Full Sun | Versitile |
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| Prunus maritima (Beach Plum) A thicket-forming shrub of sandy coastal sites, its fruit is highly valuable as a wildlife food source. (UPL) |
UPL | Full Sun | Drier sites. Tolerates salt. |
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| Rhododendron viscosum (Swamp Azalea) Deciduous medium-sized shrub with attractive form and foliage. Grows in forested wetlands, swamp edges. Attractive and aromatic flowers after leaves emerge. Prefers partial shade. |
OBL | Partial to Full Shade | Shallow water, shores, forests. |
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| Rhus typhina (Staghorn Sumac) A fast-growing large shrub (15') that spreads by root suckering. Found in dry to moist areas. Birds feed on the red fruit. Excellent fall foliage. |
UPL | Full Sun | Drier sites. |
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| Rosa palustris (Swamp Rose) A native rose with attractive pink flowers. The rose hips provide food for many bird species. This medium-sized shrub (5-7') also provides cover and nesting habitat for many birds. |
OBL | Full Sun to Full Shade |
Shallow water, open areas, forests |
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| Rosa virginina (Virginia Rose) Fast growing smaller shrub (up tp 6"), with upright stems. Pink flowers bloom in June. Prefers well drained soil. Salt tolerant. |
FAC | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Wet meadows, drier sites |
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| Salix bebbiana (Beb's Willow) Large multi-stemmed shrub (10-25'). Produces shal- low and dense roots good for soil stabilization. Grows in a variety of soils, but is not drought tolerant. |
FACW | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Shore, wet meadow, forested wetlands |
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| Salix discolor (Pussy Willow) Medium-large native shrub found in swamps and along streams. Good erosion control plant. |
FACW | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Shores, meadows, forested areas |
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| Salix exigua (Sand Bar Willow) Shrub (to 7'), excellent for streambank restoration and erosion control for sandy or gravelly sites. |
OBL | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Shallow water, open areas |
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| Salix sericea (Silky Willow) Large shrub of streambanks and bogs, with long, thin purplish twigs. Larval host of Arcadian Hairstreak. |
OBL | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Shore, wet meadow, forested wetlands |
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| Sambucus canadensis (Common Elderberry) Medium-height shrub(6-8'), fast growing, spreads by root sprouts. Found growing in wet meadows and marshes. White umbel flowers in summer form black fruit in fall. Valued as food for many bird species. |
FACW- | Full Sun | Shores, open areas, forests |
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| Spiraea latifolia (Meadowsweet) Low shrub (2-4'), grows in moist fields and uplands. White to pinkish flowers are attractive in summer. Root suckers. |
FAC+ | Full Sun | Shores, open areas |
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| Spiraea tomentosa (Steeplebush) A small shrub common to wet fields and pastures. Attractive pink terminal inflorescence. Root suckers. |
FACW | Full Sun | Shores, open areas |
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| Vaccinium angustifolium (Lowbush Blueberry) Small shrub up to 2 1/2 ft. Berries valued as wildlife food source. Good fall color. Prefers well drained soil with lower pH. |
FACU- | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Drier sites, open forests |
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| Vaccinium corymbosum (Highbush Blueberry) Medium sized (12') shrub with aromatic white flowers in spring. Berries highly valued as wildlife food source. Brilliant red fall color. Prefers acid soil. |
FACW | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Shores, open areas, forests |
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| Viburnum acerifolium (Maple Leaf Viburnum) Medium sized (4-6') upright shrub. Small white flowers give way to showy blue fruit in fall which can persist through winter. Leaf shaped like Red Maple with similar fall color. Grows in dry to moist shade. Often found in desne clumps. |
UPL | Partial to Full Shade | Forests, drier sites |
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| Viburnum cassinoides (Wild Raisin) A medium to tall shrub (6-10') found in swamps and forested wetlands. White flowers produce dark blue berries. Excellent landscape value. |
FACW | Partial to Full Shade | Shores, open areas, forests |
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| Viburnum dentatum (Northern Arrowwood) A medium shrub (6-12') common in shrub swamps and forested wetlands.Tolerates partial shade and various soil moistures. |
FACW- | Full Sun to Full Shade | Shores, open areas, forests |
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| Viburnum lentago (Nannyberry) A tall shrub with arching branches. This shrub forms clumps. White flowers bloom in late spring. Black ber- ries form in late summer-early fall. Good fall color. |
FAC | Full Sun to Full Shade | Forested areas, drier sites. |
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| Viburnum trilobum (American Cranberrybush) Medium to large size shrub (15') with maple-shaped leaves and white umbel flowers in late spring. Tolerates partial shade. Grows in moist woods and bogs. Red berries in fall and winter. Important food for birds. |
FACW | Full Sun | Shores, open areas, forests |
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