hazelnut
Corylus americana
The American hazelnut or filbert is native to the eastern United States. Tasty nuts are … Continued
Other Trait: wildlife food source
pecan
Carya illinoensis
This massive shade tree is the pecan producer of the industry. Lustrous, dark green foliage … Continued
chestnut
Castanea mollissima
As the American chestnut succumbs to disease, the blight-resistant Chinese chestnut is gaining popularity. Trees … Continued
apple
Malus
One of the most favored grown or eaten anywhere, ‘McIntosh’ apples are soft, sweet and … Continued
‘York’ elderberry
Sambucus nigra L. ssp. canadensis
‘York’ offers the largest berries of any cultivated variety. Great source of vitamin C. Gruit makes … Continued
red/black chokeberry
Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ /melancarpa var. 'Elata’
Aronia arbutifolia is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub native to both wet and dry thickets in Eastern … Continued
holly
Ilex meserveae ‘Blue Princess’
Handsome hedge, background plant or specimen desired for its lustrous blue-green foliage. Moderate grower to … Continued
columnar Swedish aspen
Populus tremula 'Erecta'
50’ tall, narrow, upright spire-like tree, used primarily as a sharp vertical accent or in … Continued
crabapple
Malus hybrids
A genus of about 35 species of deciduous trees and shrubs from Europe, Asia and … Continued
Harry Lauder’s walking stick
Corylus avellana
‘Contorta’ Rounded, multi-trunked, typically grows 8-10’ tall, and features, as the name suggests, twisted and … Continued
fringetree
Chionanthus
retusus (Chinese) Native to China, Korea and Japan. Most often seen in cultivation as a … Continued
eastern redbud
Cercis canadensis
Delicate deep ink blossoms and buds are one of the earliest spring displays. Unique and … Continued