Plants

Solidago juncea [sold as Early Goldenrod]

[Early Goldenrod]

Solidago nemoralis [sold as Gray Goldenrod]

[ Gray Goldenrod]

Solidago patula [sold as Swamp Goldenrod]

[Swamp Goldenrod]

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' [sold as Fireworks Rough Goldenrod]

[Fireworks Rough Goldenrod]

Solidago rugosa [sold as Wrinkled Goldenrod]

[Wrinkled Goldenrod]

Solidago speciosa [sold as Showy Goldenrod]

[Showy Goldenrod]

Sophora japonica 'Regent'

[Regent Japanese Pagoda Tree]

'Regent' is a cultivar with a fast growth rate, more mass to its oval-round crown, and has deep green glossy leaves. although, It can take up several years before it flowers for the first time.

Sorbaria sorbifolia

[Ural Falsespirea]

Coarse texture and unusual spirea-like flowers give this plant unique summer interest. Best in large-scale situations. Spreads vigorously by suckering if not contained. Intensive root pruning can be used to control spread. Does not do the best in dry soils but does tolerate them. Does poorly in heavy wind. Flowers turn brown with senescence and esthetic is slightly improved by their removal. To some, a bit too coarse in winter habit.

Sorbus aucuparia

[European Mountain Ash]

Sorbus intermedia

[Mountainash]

Structural pruning is important for this species, as it has weak crotch angles. Prune so that the trunk and branches cannot rub against each other. This tree does not tolerate competition well and should be mulched to the dripline.