(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...

(Buxus microphylla) Perennial. Zones 6 - 9.Native range—Japan. A lovely evergreen shrub, can grow 4 feet tall and wide. Tolerates shearing well. Slow growth rate. Prefers moist, well-draining soil. Smallest...

(Shepherdia canadensis) Zones 2 - 7. Small deciduous shrub.  One reason WE are excited about growing Soap Berry / Buffaloberry is because of this plant's high saponin content, ie its soap-sudsy...

(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...

(Cephalanthus occidentalis)  Deciduous. Zones 5-10. Eastern Buttonbush, also known as Common Buttonbush or Honeyballs, is an unusual ornamental shrub native to wetlands and marsh conditions. It thrives in swamps and...

(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...

(Coffea arabica) Zones 9 - 11. Rubiaceae (Madder) Family. Native range—Ethiopia. Have fun growing your own coffee plant! Plants thrive in hot and humid environments. If growing as a house...

(Jacobaea maritima) Annual. 90 days to maturity.  Dusty Miller, also known as Silver Ragwort, is often grown for its unique foliage. Its lacey shaped leaves are covered with fine silver...

(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). Deciduous. Zones 4-8.  Elderberry, commonly called Black Elder, is a beautiful and useful plant - a wonderful addition to any garden! If you like to grow medicinal plants,...

(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...

(Lycium chinensis) Perennial. Zones 4 - 9. The Goji berry has gained quite the reputation in recent years; its high antioxidant content has earned it the “superfood” title in many...

(Corylus americana) Zones 4 - 9. Native Hazelnut. Hazelnuts are delicious! This native species is naturally found in Southern, Central Canada. Nuts are slightly larger that those of the Beaked...

(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...

(Ilex opaca) Evergreen. Zones 5 - 9. American Holly is a classic seasonal decoration used for cuttings and wreath making. Its berry laden boughs have been used for centuries around...

(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...

(Glycyrrhiza lepidota) Perennial. Zones 3 - 10. Fabaceae (Pea) Family. Native range—BC to Ontario. Thrives in wet conditions, drought intolerant. Requires deep, well worked soil. Its white flowers are often...

(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...

(Mespilus germanica) Zones 5 - 8. Deciduous fruit tree. This age-old, forgotten fruit is making a big comeback in the permaculture world! Medlar saw its heyday back in Medieval time through The...

(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...

(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...

(Cotinus coggygria Purpureus) Perennial. Zones 5 - 8. Anacardiaceae (Cashew) Family. Native to Southern Europe. A stunning shrub with purplish leaves that deepen to dark red in the Fall. Its flowers...

(Styrax japonica) Zones 5 - 8. Deciduous.  Japanese Snowbell is a wonderfully fragrant tree, reaching 20 feet in height and bearing clusters of small white flowers. We first discovered this plant...

(Lindera benzoin) Perennial. Zone 4 - 8. Anyone who loves a well stocked spice cupboard will want this incredible plant in their garden. Every part of the Spicebush is intensely aromatic! ...

(Weigela florida) Perennial. Zones 5 - 8. Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle) Family. Native range—Eastern Asia. A beautiful flowering shrub, blooming in late-Spring. Full sun, tolerates partial shade. Flowers bloom on year old...

(Chionanthus virginicus) Perennial. Zones 4 - 9. Oleaceae (Olive) Family. Native range—Southeastern USA. Beautiful flowering deciduous tree can reach 12-20 feet tall. Burst of fragrant white flowers late Spring. Requires...

(Hamamelis virginiana) Perennial. Zones 4 - 8. Witch Hazel is a lovely native tree, found mostly on the edges of forests, throughout Eastern North America. Witch Hazel has a long history...

(Hamamelis vernalis) Perennial. Zones 5 - 8. Native range—Ozark Plateau in N. America. Ozark’s orangey blooms have a lovely spicy fragrance, they emerge before leaves in early Spring. Often found...