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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Species Wetland Status Shade Tolerance Habitat
Size 1-50 51+
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 bio-engineering
projects.		 Coastal sites,
wet meadows, forested wetlands, drier sites		 Full Sun Versatile
18″-24″ $12.00 $11.50
2′-3′ $13.00 $12.50
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.
18″-24″ $10.00 $9.50
2′-3′ $11.00 $10.50
3′-4′ $12.00 $11.50
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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.
18″-24″ $12.00 $11.50
2′-3′ $13.00 $12.50
3′-4′ $14.00 $13.50
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.
18″-24″ $9.00 $8.50
2′-3′ $10.00 $9.50
3′-4′ $12.00 $11.50
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
18″-24″ $10.00 $9.50
2′-3′ $11.00 $10.50
3′-4′ $12.00 $11.50
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
18″-24″ $10.00 $9.50
2′-3′ $11.00 $10.50
3′-4′ $12.00 $11.50
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Salix bebbiana
(Beb’s Willow)
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
Partial Shade		 Shore, wet meadow, forested
wetlands
Tubelings $2.00
18″-24″ $9.00 $8.50
2′-3′ $10.00 $9.50
3′-4′ $11.50 $11.00
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
Tubelings $2.00
18″-24″ $9.00 $8.50
2′-3′ $10.00 $9.50
3′-4′ $11.50 $11.00
Salix exigua
(Sand Bar Willow)
Shrub (to 7′), excellent for stream bank restoration and erosion control for sandy or gravelly sites.		 OBL Full Sun to
Partial Shade		 Shallow water, open areas
Tubelings $2.00
Salix sericea
(Silky Willow)
Large shrub of stream banks and bogs, with long, thin purplish twigs. Larval host of Arcadian Hairstreak.		 OBL Full Sun to
Partial Shade		 Shore, wet meadow, forested
wetlands
Tubelings $2.00
18″-24″ $9.00 $8.50
2′-3′ $10.00 $9.50
3′-4′ $11.25 $10.75
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
18″-24″ $9.00 $8.50
2′-3′ $10.00 $9.50
3′-4′ $11.50 $11.00
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
18″-24″ $9.00 $8.50
2′-3′ $10.00 $9.50
Spiraea tomentosa
(Steeplebush)
A small shrub common to wet fields and pastures. Attractive pink terminal
inflorescence. Root suckers.		 FACW Full Sun Shores, open areas
18″-24″ $9.00 $8.50
2′-3′ $10.00 $9.50
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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
12″-18″ $10.50 $10.00
18″-24″ $11.00 $10.50
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
18″-24″ $9.50 $9.00
2′-3′ $10.50 $10.00
3′-4′ $12.00 $11.50
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 dense clumps.		 UPL Partial to Full Shade Forests, drier sites
18″-24″ $12.00 $11.50
2′-3′ $13.00 $12.50
3′-4′ $14.00 $13.50
Viburnum cassinoides /nudum
(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
18″-24″ $9.50 $9.00
2′-3′ $10.50 $10.00
3′-4′ $11.50 $11.00
Viburnum dentatum
(Northern Arrowwood)
A medium shrub (6-12′) common in shrub swamps and forested wetlands.Tolerates
partial shade and various soil moisture.		 FACW- Full Sun to Full Shade Shores, open areas, forests
18″-24″ $9.00 $8.50
2′-3′ $10.00 $9.50
3′-4′ $11.00 $10.50
Viburnum lentago
(Nannyberry)
A tall shrub with arching branches. This shrub forms clumps. White flowers bloom in late spring. Black berries form in late summer to early fall. Good fall color.		 FAC Full Sun to Full Shade Forested areas, drier sites.
18″-24″ $9.50 $9.00
2′-3′ $10.50 $10.00
3′-4′ $12.00 $11.50
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
18″-24″ $9.50 $9.00
2′-3′ $10.50 $10.00
3′-4′ $11.50 $11.00
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