Plants

Acer sp.
[Maple]

The Maple genus, Acer, is comprised of about 120 species of mostly deciduous trees that are commonly used ornamentally in the landscape, and commercially for timber and even syrup.

Tree

Aesculus hippocastanum
[Common Horsechestnut]

Widely adapted to soils and environments; however, very dry conditions must be avoided. Leaf blotch often disfigures foliage. Spiny fruits in autumn can be troublesome underfoot, and eliminates species type as a good street tree. Fruits are toxic containing 3-5% saponins.

Shrub

Alnus serrulata
[Hazel Alder]

Closely related to Alnus rugosa, differing chiefly in its leaves, which are usually broadest above the middle and have the margins set with fine, nearly regular teeth. Multi-stemmed habit and tends to sucker.

Tree

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Amelanchier arborea
[Downy Serviceberry]

Would grow well on a streambank. Susceptible to rust, leaf blight, powdery mildew, fruit rot, leaf minor, borers, and scale. Rarely requires pruning.

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Shrub/Tree

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Amelanchier canadensis
[Shadblow Serviceberry]

Amelanchier canadensis, the Shadblow Serviceberry, tends to be confused with Amelanchier arborea, the Downy Serviceberry, and Amelanchier laevis, the Allegheny Serviceberry. However, A. canadensis, compared to A. arborea and A. laevis, is generally much more shrub-like (often forming thickets), flowers a week later, and produces upright flower clusters (as opposed to the pendulous racemes of A. arborea and A. laevis). The Shadblow Serviceberry is excellent for woodland plantings, naturalizing, and along stream and pond banks.…

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Shrub/Tree

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Amelanchier canadensis 'Sprizam' [sold as Spring Glory®]
[Spring Glory Shadblow Serviceberry]

A new variety, notable for its compact, upright habit reaching only 12' tall and 8-10' wide.

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Amelanchier canadensis 'Sprizam' [sold as Spring Glory®]

Tree

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Amelanchier laevis
[Allegheny Serviceberry]

An excellent small tree for naturalizing and for very early, but short-lived, bloom. Fruits are edible and a prime source of food for birds. Can produce fruit by apomixis. Subject to the troubles of Rosaceous plants in general, including fire-blight and mites, which can be controlled, usually quite easily.

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Tree

Amelanchier laevis 'Snowcloud'
[Snowcloud Serviceberry]

The Snowcloud® Serviceberry gets its name from the large white flowers that the tree blooms in Spring.

Tree

Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' [sold as Autumn Brilliance®]
[Autumn Brilliance Apple Serviceberry]

A. x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance is a vigorous selection with impressive blooms and bright red fall colors. It is resistant to leaf spot. The berries are frequently used to make jams, jellies, and pies. This selection can be found in both single and multi-trunk forms.

Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' [sold as Autumn Brilliance®]

Shrub

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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
[Bearberry]

Hard to establish, can develop winter burn from sun and wind when cold. Does not like excessive summer heat. Can develop foliar diseases (leaf spot) when stressed. Leaves are used to make a tea in some parts of Russia, where it is known as Kutai and Caucasian Tea. The dried leaves have been used to treat diseases of the bladder and kidney, and inflammatory diseases.

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