(Pieris japonica) Perennial. Hardy to zone 6. Ericaceae (Heather) Family. Native range—China, Taiwan and Japan. A compact shrub, new leaves are pink then turning to dark glossy green. Plants are draped...

(Malus baccata var himilaica) Deciduous. Zones 4 - 7 Himalayan Crab Apple is an extremely cold hardy tree, native to Asia. Its small stature, rounded shape, and thick, twisted branches...

(Malus ioensis) Perennial. Deciduous. Zones 2 - 6. The gorgeous Prairie Crab Apple will treat you to year-round delights!  The display begins with prolific, pink buds that open to fragrant...

(Malus sargentii)  Perennial. Zone 4 - 8. Rosaceae (Rose) Family. Native to Japan. One of the smallest ornamental crabapple trees, can grow 8-10 feet tall in 15 years. Trees are...

(Kolkwitzia amabilis) Perennial. Deciduous. Zones 4-8. The Beauty Bush lives up to its name with an impressive fountain-like spray of pink blossoms in a long-lasting Spring display! Even when the...

(Callicarpa Americana) Perennial. Hardy to zone 6. Verbena Family. Native range—SE USA and Bermuda. This beautiful shrub flowers mid to late Summer, with glossy purple berry clusters forming in the...

(Callicarpa japonica) Perennial. Hardy to zone 5. Verbena Family. Beautyberry is a lovely, ornamental, flowering shrub that can grow 6-10 feet tall. Its flowers are light pink to white, blooming...

(Buddleja davidii) Perennial. Zones 5-10Butterfly Bush lives up to its name, growing into a large shrub that attracts Swallowtails, Monarchs and a variety of other butterflies and hummingbirds too! Their...

(Gardenia jasminoides) Zones 7 - 10. Rubiaceae (Madder) Family. Native range—China, Taiwan and Japan. A flowering shrub with glossy dark green leaves and very fragrant white blooms. Its fruit can...

(Calycanthus floridus) Perennial. Zones 4-9. Also known as Strawberry Shrub, Sweet Betsy, Sweet Shrub, and Pineapple Shrub, Carolina Allspice is a deliciously fragrant plant from its spicy bark to its...

(Catalpa speciosa) Deciduous. Zones 4-8. Also known as Indian Bean Tree or Cigar tree for its long, thin seed pods, Northern Catalpa is a fabulous focal point in any landscape! ...

(Lagerstroemia indica) Perennial. Zones 7 - 9. Lythraceae (Loosestrife) Family. Native range—Southeast Asia. A lovely flowering tree with long lasting mid-Summer blooms that  range from purple to pink. Trees can...

(Cornus racemosa) Perennial. Zones 4 - 8. Native range—Central to eastern N. America. Shrubs can grow 10-15 feet tall. White flowers bloom in early Summer, becoming white berries on bright...

(Cornus kousa chinensis var. "Milky Way") Deciduous. Zones 4 - 8. This easy to grow, beauty of a tree shows an abundance of stunning white flower bracts in mid-late spring,...

(Cornus alternifolia) Perennial. Zones 3 - 7. Cornaceae (Dogwood) Family. Native range—Manitoba to NFLD. Can grow 10-25 feet tall and 20-25 feet wide. Tolerates shade well. Interesting horizontal branch pattern....

(Cornus amomum) Perennial. Zones 4 - 8. Cornaceae (Dogwood) Family. Native range—ON to QC. Good as a windbreak, can help stabilize slopes, tolerates wet soil well. White flowers in Spring....

(Cornus florida 'Northern') Deciduous. Zones 5-8. White Flowering North American dogwood is easily one of the most beautiful native flowering trees. Dogwood flowers are deceiving in that are actually quite small,...

(Physocarpus opulifolius) Perennial. Zones 2 - 7. Flowering Shrub. Eastern Nine Bark is a beautiful, and versatile shrub, native to Eastern North America. This plant is often used in restoration...

(Sambucus canadensis var. cultivated). Deciduous. Zones 5-8. This is a unique and improved Elderberry cultivar mix! A selected collection from "Nova", "Kent", "Bob Gordon", "Magnolia Hill" and "Wyldewood" varieties! Don't...

(Laburnum anagyroides vulgare) Perennial. Zones 5 - 7. Golden Chain tree is a beautiful tree, with long wisteria-like yellow flowers that present in late Spring, followed by long stringy pods. Flowers...

(Hibiscus moscheutos) Perennial shrub. Deciduous. Zones 4 - 10 Crimsoneyed Rosemallow, also known as Swamp Mallow, is a vigorous and hardy native perennial that has become a threatened species. Rosemallow grows...

(Hibiscus syriacus) Perennial. Deciduous. Zones 5-8. Hibiscus is often thought of as a tropical flower but amazingly it can be grown in our Northern climate! Rose of Sharon is low...

(Campsis radicans) Perennial. Zones 4 - 9. This vining beauty will welcome a plethora of wild eye candy into your garden - Ruby Throated Hummingbirds, Swallowtail Butterflies, maybe a Sphinx...

(Hydrangea anomala petiolaris) Perennial. Zones 4 - 7. This garden classic is lovely in all seasons. In warmer months, showy white ombrells fill out your arbour, trellis or stone wall. In...

(Amorpha fruticosa) Perennial. Zones 4 - 9. A lovely North American plant and a great addition to your permaculture landscape! False Indigo is an extremely beautiful and versatile plant. This sumac-like shrub can...

(Indigofera tinctoria) Zones 10 - 12. Fabaceae (Pea) Family. Native to various tropical regions. Leaves can be fermented to make natural indigo dye, a very cool process to experience! Plants...

(Syringa reticulata) Perennial. Zones 4—9. Oleaceae (Olive) Family. Native range—Eastern Asia. Creamy white flowers with a classic lilac fragrance bloom in early Summer. Its flowers and bark are used in...

(Syringa villosa) Perennial. Zones 3 - 7. Oleaceae (Olive) Family. Native range—Eastern Asia. Flowers are less fragrant than other lilac varieties,  but its white to pink/purple blooms are still quite...

(Robinia pseudoacacia) Perennial. Zones 4-8. Black Locust is a stately, native tree; reaching 100  feet and offering incredibly beautiful, fragrant white flowers in early Summer. The bark of older trees, ...

(Gleditsia triacanthos inermis) Deciduous. Zones 4 - 9. Honey Locust is an old-time, native tree often seen lining the streets of the longest standing settlement towns. Honey Locust is a fabulous,...

(Magnolia salicifolia) Perennial. Zone 4 - 8. Native to Japan.  A beautiful white magnolia, one of the first to bloom in Spring. Flowers can grow 3-6 inches wide, with 6...

(Magnolia macrophylla) Perennial. Zones 6 - 9. Native range—Eastern Coastline of USA. Preferred habitat: Full sun, can tolerate partial shade. Important to shelter Magnolias from cold, strong winds. Largest leaves...

(Magnolia acuminata) Perennial.  Zones 4 - 8. Rare & Endangered. The Cucumber Magnolia is native to Ontario's Niagara Region and is unfortunately on the cusp of extinction. Because of habitat loss (logging,...

(Magnolia officinalis) Perennial. Zones 6 - 9. Native range—East Asia to West China. Preferred habitat: Full sun, can tolerate partial shade. Important to shelter Magnolias from cold, strong winds. Large...

(Magnolia x soulangeana) Perennial. Zones 4 - 9. Origin in France, 1826. One of the earliest flowering Spring trees, sensitive to late Spring frosts. Prolific flowers, absolutely dreamy and fragrant!...

(Magnolia virginiana) Perennial. Zones 5 - 9  Sweetbay Magnolia, also known as Swamp Magnolia, is an elegant ornamental tree, compact enough for small gardens and patios.  Sweetbay Magnolia has dark green,...

(Magnolia tripetala) Perennial. Zones 5 - 8. Umbrella Tree/Umbrella Magnolia is an Appalachian native tree gains its name from giant, jungle-like leaves; reaching 2 feet in length and nearly 1 foot...

(Pyrus ussuriensis) Deciduous. Zones 3-7. Ussurian Pear is the most cold-hardy of all pears, which makes it a great choice for Northern climates.  This pear variety had been almost forgotten,...

(Albizia julibrissin) Deciduous. Zones 6 - 9. What a lovely and unusual tree! Averaging 30 feet in height, the Mimosa, or Persian Silk Tree has deep green, fern-like leaves and incredibly...

(Koelreuteria paniculata) Perennial. Zones 5—8. Sapindaceae (Soapberry) Family. Native range—East Asia. Golden Rain Tree, also known as Pride of India, is a beautiful Spring flowering tree filled with yellow blooms....

(Hovenia dulcis) Perennial. Zones 5 - 7.Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn) Family. Native range—Japan and Eastern China.    Can grow 10-30 feet tall. Their ’fruit’ resembles raisins when dried, both visually and sweet...

(Cercis chinensis) Perennial. Zones 4 - 9. Fabaceae (Pea) Family. Native range—China. An excellent variety, like Eastern Redbud, for growing on the East coast, as it prefers moister conditions. Flowers...

(Cercis canadensis L.) Perennial. Zones 4 - 9. Eastern Redbud is a beautiful native tree species with a short, maroon-purple trunk and umbrella-shaped canopy that is smothered in a lavender-pink...

(Cercis siliquastrum) Perennial. Zones 6—9. Fabaceae (Pea) Family. Native range—Eastern Mediterranean. Also know as Judas Tree, boasts the largest blooms among redbud varieties. Most often used variety for growing rootstock....

(Cercis canadensis var. Mexicana) Perennial. Zones 6 - 9. Fabaceae (Pea) Family. Native range—SW Texas to N. Mexico. Prefers drier conditions, more drought tolerant than Eastern redbud. Grows well in...

(Cercis occidentalis) Perennial. Zones 6 - 9. Fabaceae (Pea) Family. Native range—California to Arizona. Western Redbud is best suited for drier conditions, especially on the West coast. Flowers are larger...

(Rosa rugosa) Perennial. Zones 2 - 7. Rosaceae (Rose) Family. Native range—Eastern Asia, widely naturalized in N. America. Rugosa Rose is a beautiful and fragrant flowering shrub, with pink flowers...

(Rosa rugosa alba) Perennial. Zones 2 - 7. Rosaceae (Rose) Family. Native range—Eastern Asia, widely naturalized in N. America. Rugosa Rose is a beautiful and fragrant flowering shrub, with white flowers...