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'.
SPECIES | IMAGES | DESCRIPTION | WET. STATUS | SHADE TOL. | HABITAT | SIZE | 1-50 | 51 + |
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Alnus incana (rugosa) (Speckled Alder) Read More... | ![]() | A large shrub (15′) that grows along stream edges and swamps. Has ability to fix nitrogen. Clumps of Alder form excellent wildlife cover. Good for bank stabilization. One of the most adaptable shrubs for difficult sites. | FACW+ | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Shores, wet meadows, forests | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $11.00 $12.00 $13.00 | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 |
Amelanchier canadensis (Amelanchier arborea) (Shadblow/Serviceberry) Read More... | ![]() | Upright, tall shrub (18’+). Attractive white flowers before foliage emerges in spring. Berries eaten by birds. Good wetland buffer zone shrub. | FAC | Partial Shade | Shores, forest, drier sites | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry) Read More... | A low, trailing ground cover of dry Oak and Pine forests as well as back dunes. Berries provides wildlife food source. | UPL | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Drier Sites | 6"-12" | $11.00 | $10.50 | |
Aronia arbutifolia (Photinia pyrifolia) (Red Chokeberry) Read More... | 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. | FACW | Full Sun | Shores, wet meadows, forests | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Aronia melanocarpa (Photinia melanocarpa) (Black Chokeberry) Read More... | A very adaptable shrub (to 10′) with white or pinkish flowers in the spring. Berries are eaten by many species of birds. | FAC | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Shores, wet meadows, forests | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Baccharis halimifolia (Groundseltree) Read More... | A handsome shrub (6-12′) with small persistent gray-green foliage. Blooms in the fall to produce showy white plumes, once seed has set. One of the few Eastern shrubs appropriate for coastal plantings. High salinity tolerance. | FACW | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Coastal sites, wet meadows, salt tolerant | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
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Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey Tea) Read More... | A low, upright deciduous shrub (to 3′). Early to mid-succession species. Fixes nitrogen. Found in open areas with sandy to rocky soils. | FACU- | Full Sun | Drier sites | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
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Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush) Read More... | 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. | OBL | Full Sun to Full Shade | Shallow water, shores, wet meadows | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Chamaedaphne calyculata (Leatherleaf) Read More... | Small evergreen shrub native to northern North America and Europe. It grows in acidic, boggy habitats and features dark green, leathery leaves arranged alternately along slender stems. In late spring, it bears clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped white or pink flowers followed by persistent small capsules containing seeds, adding to its ornamental appeal. | OBL | Partial to Full Shade | Bogs, swamps, marshes | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $11.50 $12.50 $13.50 | $11.00 $12.00 $13.00 |
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Clethra alnifolia (Sweet Pepperbush) Read More... | A medium-sized shrub found in coastal and inland wetlands. Sweet-smelling white flowers in July. Provides food and cover for birds. Tolerates drier sites. | FAC+ | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Drier sites | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
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Comptonia peregrina (Sweet Fern) Read More... | A low shrub (2-5′) of sandy and gravelly sites. This species fixes nitrogen and will spread by root suckers. | UPL | Full Sun | Open areas, drier sites | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
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Cornus alternifolia (Alternate-leaved Dogwood) Read More... | Large shrub (15-25′) of rich woodlands, produces summer berries valuable to wildlife. | UPL | Full Sun to Full Shade | Drier sites | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $12.00 $13.00 $14.00 | $11.50 $12.50 $13.50 |
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Cornus amomum (Silky Dogwood) Read More... | 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. | FACW | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Shores, wet meadows, forests | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Cornus racemosa (Gray Dogwood) Read More... | 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. | FAC | Full Sun to Full Shade | forested areas, drier sites | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $11.00 $12.00 $13.00 | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 |
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Cornus sericea (Red-osier Dogwood) Read More... | 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. | FACW+ | Full Sun to Full Shade | Shores, wet meadows, forests | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Corylus americana (American Hazelnut) Read More... | Medium-sized shrub (3-9′) provides excellent wildlife cover and food in drier locations. This shrub produces a small, hard edible nut, is shade tolerant and particularly effective as an under story planting. | FACU- | Full Sun to Full Shade | Forested areas, drier sites | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $12.00 $13.00 $14.00 | $11.50 $12.50 $13.50 |
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Decodon verticillatus (Water Willow) Read More... | Long, arching stems with bright pink and purple flowers that thrive in shallow water. | OBL | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shallow water, wetland margins, lakes, ponds | 1 gal pot | $8.00 | ||
Diervilla lonicera (Northern Bush Honeysuckle) Read More... | A low growing (1-2′) shrub that spreads by rhizomes. Can tolerate dry, infertile soils, high pH, windy conditions, shade and is relatively pest-free. | UPL | Full Sun to Full Shade | Drier sites | 12"-18" 18"-24" 2'-3' | $12.00 $13.00 $14.00 | $11.50 $12.50 $13.50 |
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Euonymus atropurpureus (Eastern Wahoo) Read More... | Commonly known as Eastern wahoo or burning bush, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America, featuring distinctive purplish-red berries and brilliant fall foliage. | FACU | Full Sun to Part Shade | Moist sites, stream banks, moist woods | 12"-18" 18"-24" 2'-3' 3-4' | $14.00 $14.00 $15.00 $16.00 | $13.50 $13.50 $14.50 $15.50 |
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Gaylussacia baccata (Black Huckleberry) Read More... | A deciduous shrub native to the eastern United States and Canada. Grows from 3 to 6 feet in height and features glossy, dark green, leathery leaves. The plant produces small, bell-shaped, pink to white flowers in the spring, which turn into dark, round berries by mid-summer. These berries are edible and have a sweet, tart flavor. | FACU | Full Sun to Part Shade | Forested, rocky areas | 12"-18" 18"-24" 2'-3' 3-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel) Read More... | 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. | FAC- | Partial to Full Shade | Forested areas, drier sites | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $11.00 $12.00 $13.00 | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 |
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Ilex glabra (Inkberry) Read More... | Medium-sized shrub of moist sandy coastal New England. Somewhat leathery leaves and black berries. Medium drought and moisture tolerance. | FACW- | Full Sun | Shores, wet meadows | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $11.50 $12.50 $13.50 | $11.00 $12.00 $13.00 |
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Ilex mucronata (Mountain Holly) Read More... | A medium-sized shrub (5-10′). Velvety red berries provide excellent wildlife food. Fruit ripens July-August and may persist until October. | OBL | Full Sun to Full Shade | Shores, forests | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $11.50 $12.50 $13.50 | $11.00 $12.00 $13.00 |
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Ilex verticillata (Winterberry Holly) Read More... | 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. | FACW+ | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Shores, open areas, forests | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
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Itea virginica (Virginia Sweetspire) Read More... | A deciduous shrub known for its arching branches and vibrant autumn foliage, ranging from red to orange. In spring, it produces fragrant white flower spikes that cascade elegantly from the branches, adding to its ornamental appeal. | OBL | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Streambanks, swamps, woodland edges | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
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Iva frutescens (High-Tide Bush) Read More... | Vase-shaped shrub (3-10′). Succulent, pubescent gray-green leaves are opposite on the stem. White flowers in late summer. An attractive,low-maintenance shrub for moist to wet, saline soils. | FACW+ | Full Sun | Coastal sites, wet meadows, salt tolerant | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
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Juniperus communis (Common Juniper) Read More... | Evergreen, medium sized shrub, (up to 5-8′) of dry open places. Tolerates wide range of soil conditions. | FAC | Full Sun | Meadows and other open areas | 18"-24" | $15.00 | $14.50 | |
Kalmia angustifolia (Sheep Laurel) Read More... | Small evergreen shrub growing to 3'. Found on stream banks, edges of swamps and bogs, typical sites flood in spring and are drier during summer. Pink showy flowers in June or July. | FAC | Partial Shade | Shore Edges, Open Meadows, Forested Areas, Upland Areas | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $15.00 $16.00 $17.00 | $14.50 $15.50 $16.50 |
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Lindera benzoin (Common Spicebush) Read More... | 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. | FACW- | Full Sun to Full Shade | Shores, open areas | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Lyonia ligustrina (Maleberry) Read More... | A dense shrub (3-6′) that spreads by heavily branching rhizomes. Similar in appearance to Blueberry but produces a dry capsule instead of a berry. | FACW | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Shore, wet meadows, forested wetlands | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $11.00 $12.00 $13.00 | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 |
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Morella pensylvanica (Bayberry) Read More... | 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. | FAC | Full Sun | Drier sites, Tolerates salt. | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Myrica gale (Sweetgale) Read More... | 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. | OBL | Full Sun to Full Shade | Shores, open areas | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $11.50 $12.50 $13.50 | $11.00 $12.00 $13.00 |
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Photinia melanocarpa (Aronia melanocarpa) (Black Chokeberry) Read More... | A very adaptable shrub (to 10′) with white or pinkish flowers in the spring. Berries are eaten by many species of birds. | FAC | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shores, Dry Sites | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Photinia pyrifolia (Aronia arbutifolia) Red Chokeberry Read More... | 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. | FACW | Full Sun | Shores, Wet Meadows and Forests | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Prunus depressa (Sand Cherry) Read More... | 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. | UPL | Full Sun | Dunes, Beaches, Outwash Plains, Forested Wetlands, Dry Sites | 12"-18" 18"-24" 2'-3' | $12.00 $13.00 $14.00 | $11.50 $12.50 $13.50 |
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Prunus maritima (Beach Plum) Read More... | A thicket-forming shrub of sandy costal sites, its fruit is highly valuable as a wildlife food source. | UPL | Full Sun | Dry Sites, Salt Tolerant | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
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Rhododendron canadense (Rhodora) Read More... | An adaptable shrub commonly found in forested and wet areas. Showy, pink flowers in late spring. Attracts pollinators and the bog elfin butterfly. | FACW | Shade Tolerant | Shore edges, wet meadows, forested areas | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $15.00 $16.00 $17.00 | $14.50 $15.50 $16.50 |
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Rhododendron periclymenoides (Pink Azalea) Read More... | 3-6', deciduous shrub with nice pink flowers in April/May. | FAC | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Partially shaded woods, wetland edges | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $15.00 $16.00 $17.00 | $14.50 $15.50 $16.50 |
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Rhododendron viscosum (Swamp Azalea) Read More... | Deciduous medium-sized shrub with attractive form and foliage. Attractive and aromatic flowers after leaves emerge. | OBL | Partial to Full Shade, Prefers Partial Shade | Forested wetlands and Swamp edges | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $12.00 $13.00 $14.00 | $11.50 $12.50 $13.50 |
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Rhus aromatica (Fragrant Sumac) Read More... | A small shrub (2-6') with aromatic leaves and twigs, is often found on rocky outcrops and has a tendency to form colonial thickets. The fruit is an important winter food source for birds and small mammals. | UPL | Full Sun to Part Shade | Wet Meadows, Dry Sites | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
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Rhus copallinum (Winged Sumac) Read More... | A medium-sized (10') shrub, with compound leaves reaching two feet. The fruit serves as a food supply for wildlife during the winter. | UPL | Full Sun | Dry Sites | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
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Rhus typhina (Staghorn Sumac) Read More... | A fast-growing large shrub (15') that spreads by root suckering. Birds feed on the red fruit. Excellent fall foliage. | UPL | Full Sun | Dry Sites | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $111.75 |
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Rosa carolina (Carolina Rose) Read More... | 1-3' tall, pink flowers in May. Habitat is thickets, roadsides, shrub and brushlands, grasslands, fields and meadows. Grows in well-drained soils. | FACU | Full Sun | Wet Meadows, Dry Sites | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
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Rosa palustris (Swamp Rose) Read More... | 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 habit for many birds. | OBL | Full Sun to Full Shade | Shore edges and shallow water, wet meadows and forested wetlands | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
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Rosa virginiana (Virginia Rose) Read More... | Fast growing smaller shrub (up to 6'), with upright stems. Pink flowers bloom in June. Prefers well drained soil and is salt tolerant. | FAC | Full Sun | Wet Meadows, Dry Sites, Salt Tolerant | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
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Salix bebbiana (Bebb's Willow) Read More... | Large multi-stemmed shrub (10-25'). Produces shallow and dense roots good for soil stabilization. Grows in a variety of soils, but is not drought tolerant. | FACW | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shore edges, Wet Meadows | Tubelings 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $3.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | ________ $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Salix discolor (Pussy Willow) Read More... | Medium-large native shrub found in swamps and along streams. Good soil erosion control plant. | FACW | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shore edges, wet meadows, forested wetlands | Tubelings 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $3.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | ________ $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Salix exigua (interior) (Sand Bar Willow) Read More... | Smaller shrub (7'), excellent for streambank restoration and erosion control for sandy or gravelly sites. | OBL | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shallow Water, Shore Edges, Wet Meadows | Tubelings 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $3.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | ________ $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Salix sericea (Silky Willow) Read More... | Large shrub of streambanks and bogs, with long, thin, purplish twigs. | OBL | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shore edges, Wet Meadows | Tubelings 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $3.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | ________ $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Sambucus canadensis (Common Elderberry) Read More... | 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 | Shore edges, Wet Meadows, Dry Sites | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Spiraea latifolia (Meadowsweet) Read More... | Low shrub (2-4'), grows in moist fields and uplands. White to pinkish flowers are attractive in summer. Root suckers. | FAC+ | Full Sun | Moist fields, Upland Areas | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Spiraea tomentosa (Steeplebush) Read More... | A small shrub common to wet fields and pastures. Attractive pink terminal inflorescence. Root suckers. | FACW | Full Sun | Shore edges, Wet fields | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Vaccinium angustifolium (Lowbush Blueberry) Read More... | Small shrub up to 2.5'. Berries valued as wildlife food source. Good fall color. Prefers well drained soil with lower pH. | FACU- | Full Sun to Part Shade | Dry Sites | 6''-12'' 18"-24" | $10.50 $11.00 | $10.00 $10.50 |
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Vaccinium corymbosum (Highbush Blueberry) Read More... | Medium sized (12'') shrub with aromatic white flowers in spring. Berries highly valued as wildlife food source. Brilliant red fall color. Prefers acidic soil. | FACW | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shore edges, Wet Fields, Forested Wetlands | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Viburnum acerfolium (Maple Leaf Viburnum) Read More... | Medium sized (4-6') upright shrub. Small white flowers give way to showy blue fruit in fall. Leaf shaped like Red Maple with similar fall color. Grows in dry to moist shade. Often found in dense clums. | UPL | Part to Full Shade | Dry Areas, Shaded Areas | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $15.00 $16.00 $17.00 | $14.50 $15.50 $16.50 |
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Viburnum dentatum (Nothern Arrowwood) Read More... | A medium shrub (6-12') found in swamps and forested wetlands. White flowers produce dark blue berries. Excellent landscape value. | FACW | Full Sun to Full Shade | Shore edges, Wet meadows, Forested wetlands | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 | $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 |
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Viburnum lentago (Nannyberry) Read More... | 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 fall color. | FAC | Full Sun to Full Shade | Forested areas | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
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Viburnum nudum (Withe-rod/Wild Raisin) Read More... | A medium to tall shrub (6-10') found in swamps and forested wetlands. White flowers produce dark blue berries. Excellent landscape value. | FACW | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shore Edges, Wet Fields, Forests | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |
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Viburnum trilobum (American Cranberrybush) Read More... | Medium to large size shrub (15') with maple-shaped leaves and white umbel flowers in late spring. Red berries in fall and winter. Important food for birds. | FACW | Full Sun to Part Shade | Moist Woods, Bogs, Shore Edges | 18"-24" 2'-3' 3'-4' | $10.50 $11.50 $12.50 | $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 |