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WHOLESALE NATIVE PLANTS, SEED MIXES AND EROSION CONTROL MATERIALS

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Aronia arbutifolia in capillary house

A large deciduous shrub (15’) that grows along stream edges and swamps. Has ability to fix nitrogen. Clumps of Alder form excellent thicket wildlife cover. Good for bank stabilization. One of the most adaptable shrubs for difficult sites.

Upright, tall shrub (18’+). Attractive white flowers before foliage emerges in spring. Berries eaten by birds. Good wetland buffer zone shrub.

A large shrub (15-40’) featuring showy, fragrant flowers in early spring. In summer, its edible berries are favored by many birds. Grows well in moderately moist soil.

A low, trailing, slow-growing groundcover of dry Oak and Pine forests as well as back dunes. Berries provides wildlife food source.

A medium-sized shrub (6-10’) with small white to pinkish flowers in the spring. Persistent red berries are eaten by wildlife in winter. Very soil adaptable. Good landscaping plant.

A very adaptable shrub (to 10’) with white or pinkish flowers in the spring. The berries are eaten by many species of birds. Good landscaping plant.           Back to top

Medium-sized shrub, white globular-shaped flowers in summer. Prefers soils flooded or saturated for long periods or fluctuating hydrology. Nutlets are food for ducks and other birds.

A medium-sized salt tolerant shrub found in coastal and inland wetlands. Sweet-smelling white flowers in July. Provides food and cover for birds. Tolerates drier sites.

A low shrub (2-5’) of sandy and gravelly sites. This species fixes nitrogen and will spread by root suckers.

This large shrub (to 30’) of rich woodlands produces summer berries valuable to wildlife.

A fast-growing, clump-forming, medium shrub (5-8’). Reddish winter color on young stems. Blue fruit in the fall eaten by many animals. Provides nesting and cover for birds.

A medium to tall shrub that grows in a wide range of soil conditions. Tolerates shade well. Spreads by roots. White fruit is eaten by birds in fall.

Formerly C. stolonifera, this rapidly growing, spreading shrub reaches 6-10’. Showy red stems in winter. Berries and twigs provide food for a wide variety of wildlife. Good for stream bank stabilization.

This medium-sized shrub (3-9’) provides excellent wildlife cover and food in drier locations. This shrub produces a small, hard edible nut, is very shade tolerant and particularly effective as an understory planting.     Back to top

Tall shrub or small tree. Grows in moist woods. Tolerates partial sun to shade. Small yellow flowers in fall. Seeds, buds, and twigs provide food for wildlife.     Back to top

A medium-sized shrub of moist sandy coastal Southern New England woodlands, has somewhat leathery leaves and black berries. Medium drought and moisture tolerance.

Medium to tall shrub found in a variety of wetlands. Shade to full sun. Bright red berries persist into winter and are important wildlife food.

A low-growing, drought-tolerant evergreen shrub. Berries are a valuable wildlife food source. Forms a dense mound of foliage (3-6').

Medium shrub found in seasonal wetlands and moist woods. Red fruit important food source for many birds. The primary food of larval Spicebush Swallowtail butterflies. Fall foliage.

Low-growing, (2-4”) bushy shrub. Blue-green to dark green foliage has a pleasant fragrance. Nitrogen fixer. Often found in bogs and acidic wetlands.

A medium-sized (to 10’) shrub with persistent leaves through the winter. Waxy berries provide food (most importantly in winter) to many songbirds. Fixes nitrogen.

A medium-sized shrub (5-10’). Velvety red berries provide excellent wildlife food. Fruit ripens July-August and may persist until October.     Back to top

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.

A thicket-forming shrub of sandy, very dry, coastal sites, its fruit is highly valuable as a wildlife food source.

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.

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.

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.     Back to top

A small shrub (4-6’) that boasts fragrant pink flowers and colorful fall foliage. Grows on a range of sites, from marsh edges to roadsides.

Medium-large native shrub found in swamps and along streams. Good erosion control plant, also available in tubelings.

Shrub (to 7’), considered excellent by the NRCS for stream bank restoration and erosion control for sandy or gravelly sites. Also available in tubelings.

A non-native species introduced in colonial times. This is a medium shrub (10-12’). The NRCS has recommended it for erosion control. A vigorous shrub, this willow is usually planted along larger streams or moist sites. Also available in tubelings.

A non-native hybrid of western Europe introduced by NRCS. A trailing shrub (7’ or less) used for erosion control on stream banks. Very fast growing. Should be used in conjunction with native plants. Available in tubelings as well.

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. Tolerates various soil conditions.

Low shrub (2-4’), grows in moist fields and uplands. White to pinkish flowers are attractive in summer. Root suckers.

A small shrub common to wet fields and pastures. Named for attractive pink terminal inflorescence. Root suckers.     Back to top

Vaccinium angustifolium (Lowbush Blueberry)

Small shrub (up to 2.5 feet) Berries valued as wildlife food source. Good fall color.Prefers well drained soil with lower pH.

Medium-sized shrub (12’) with aromatic white flowers in spring. Berries highly valued as wildlife food source. Brilliant red fall color. Prefers acid soil. Good landscape choice.

This small, dense shrub (3-6') is an important food source for birds and mammals. It has an interesting range of autumn colorations.

A medium to tall shrub (6-10’) found in shrub swamps and forested wetlands. White flowers produce dark blue berries. Excellent landscape value.

A medium shrub (6-12’) common in shrub swamps and forested wetlands. Tolerates partial shade and various soil moistures. Spreads by basal suckering.

A tall shrub with arching branches. This shrub forms clumps. White flowers bloom in late spring. Black berries form in late summer-early fall. Good autumn color.

Medium to large-sized 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.     Back to top