A. x grandiflora is a hybrid cross between A. arborea and A. laevis that typically has larger, slender and longer flowers than its parents. Ripe fruits are sweet and edible.

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Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Robin Hill'
[Robin Hill Serviceberry]

A. x grandiflora is a hybrid cross between A. arborea and A. laevis that typically has larger, slender and longer flowers than its parents. Ripe fruits are edible.

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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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Amelanchier laevis 'Rogers' [sold as Lustre®]
[Lustre Allegheny Serviceberry]

Lustre Allegheny Serviceberry is a medium-size tree and is a good choice for attracting birds as the berries are edible.

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Amorpha fruticosa
[Indigobush Amorpha]

The Indigobush Amorpha is a Indiana native shrub that can be found along river banks and shallow marshes. This shrub can be planted in areas of poor soil where few other plants will survive, as well as used for erosion control. To avoid weediness, seeds can be collected shortly after flowering as it can spread readily by seeds. Common problems of Amorpha fruticosa includes rust, leaf spots, powdery mildew and twig canker. Some gall problems…

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Aralia spinosa
[Devil's Walkingstick]

Slow growth rate, but fast on roots (forms a very coarse thicket). Sucker shoots can be a maintenance problem if tree form is desired. Sharp prickles also make maintenance difficult, and are a minor hazard to children. Otherwise, no serious problems with this plant. Very adaptable and easy to grow, tolerating most conditions except wet soil. Drought tolerant, and best in full sun. Excellent selection in a mass planting near buildings having poor soils.

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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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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'
[Massachusetts Bearberry]

'Massachusetts' is known for having a large amount of flowers and fruits and its disease resistance to leaf gall and leaf spot. Also has smaller leaves than any other plant in the species.

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Aronia arbutifolia
[Red Chokeberry]

Red Chokeberry is often a multi-stem shrub that's native to Indiana as well as Eastern North America to Minnesota and south as far as Texas. This shrub bears white to slightly pinkish flowers with prominent anthers that gives it a unique look. Red berries form in September to often December. Best grown in mass plantings or for a naturalizing species in the landscape. Though the berries are bitter to taste, they are often used in…

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