Plants

Abelia × 'Edward Goucher'

[Edward Goucher Abelia]

Aesculus parviflora

[Bottlebrush Buckeye]

Can be kept at a smaller size for a time with careful pruning, but it will in time occupy much space. Tolerates some shade, and can even be attractive under large shade trees. Suckers quite freely.

Aesculus × carnea 'Fort McNair'

[Fort McNair Red Horsechestnut]

Fort McNair Red Horsechestnut is less suscebtible to leaf scorch, leaf blotch and mildew than the straight species, although it can still contract the diseases. Does not perform well in dry sites; plant in moister soils for best growth and flowering. Flowers at an early age. Prickly fruits may be a problem underfoot. Fruits are poisonous (containing toxic saponins). Often develops branches having narrow crotch angles (branches that should be removed).

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.

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.…

Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Ballerina'

[Ballerina 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 sweet and edible.

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.

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.

Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'

[Viking Black Chokeberry]

Baptisia australis

[Blue Wild Indigo]