Plants

Ulmus americana 'New Harmony'
[New Harmony Elm]

'New Harmony' is a cultivar of American elm, it has a vigerous growth rate and a more narrow vase shape than other varieties. It has great disease tolerance of Dutch Elm Disease (DED).

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Ulmus americana 'Princeton'
[Princeton American Elm]

This American Elm cultivar retains the attractive vase-shaped form that the American Elm is known for and has some resistance to both the elm leaf beetle and Dutch Elm Disease, which is caused by Ophiostoma ulmi. (Dutch Elm Disease has lead to the near extinction of the American Elm in the US). Many other diseases can cause damage to this cultivar, though.

Tree

Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge'
[Valley Forge American Elm]

This cultivar has the classic vase-like form and ascending branches that the American elm is know for, while also having the best Dutch elm disease resistance of the new "Dutch elm resistant" cultivars. Important to stake when young.

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Ulmus rubra
[Slippery Elm]

The Slippery Elm has a vase-shaped form, similar to that of the American Elm (Ulmus americana), but with more ascending branchlets. This tree gained its common name from the moist, slippery, red inner bark chewed by Native Americans and pioneers to quench thirst. Not considered very ornamental for the landscape, due to its coarse texture, weedy tendencies, and susceptibility to Dutch Elm Disease (although not as severe as the American Elm).

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Vaccinium angustifolium
[Lowbush Blueberry]

The Lowbush Blueberry requires acidic soils with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5. Iron chlorosis can be a problem in higher pH soils. Mulch around roots to maintain high organic matter. For higher blossom and berry output, grow in full sun. Berries are sweet and edible.

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Viburnum acerifolium
[Mapleleaf Viburnum]

The Mapleleafe Viburnum is a shade and drought tolerant plant that is excellent for naturalizing. Tolerant to the poison excreted by Black Walnuts.

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Viburnum dentatum
[Arrowwood Viburnum]

Can look ragged in dry soil. Flowers malodorous to some. Attractive to birds. Name derived from Native American use of strong sucker shoots for arrow shafts. The most durable of viburnums. Serves as a nice neutral background shrub.

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Viburnum lentago
[Nannyberry Viburnum]

The Nannybery can be grown as a large, suckering shrub or small tree and is noted for its white flower cymes and edible berries. The flower buds for the following year are formed in the summer, so if pruning is desired, it should be completed immediately after flowering.

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Viburnum molle
[Kentucky Viburnum]

The Kentucky Viburnum is uncommon in commerce, and is closely related to Viburnum dentatum (Arrowwood Viburnum). Interesting and attractive exfoliating bark. Flowers malodorous to some. Attractive to birds. Durable viburnum. Serves as a nice neutral background shrub; also good for naturalizing.

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Viburnum prunifolium
[Blackhaw Viburnum]

Widely tolerant of different soils and exposures. Transplants well. Relatively trouble-free. Can be pruned to form a nice hedge. Scale and borers are occasional problems. The edible fruits are sweet and can be eaten fresh, or used in jams and preserves.

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