Plants

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.

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.

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.

Arisaema triphyllum [sold as Jack-in-the-pulpit]

[Jack-in-the-pulpit]

Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia' [sold as Rubrifolia Sea Pink]

[Rubrifolia Sea Pink]

Armeria maritima 'Splendens' [sold as Splendens Thrift]

[Splendens Thrift]

Armeria pseudarmeria 'Dream Clouds' [sold as Dream Clouds Thrift]

[Dream Clouds Thrift]

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…

Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

[Brilliant Red Chokeberry]

The Brilliant Red Chokeberry has dark green leaves that turn a stunning deep red in the fall. 'Brilliant' produces larger and more abundant flowers and a greater number of red berries than the species type. Because birds find the fruits unappealing, the berries are allowed to persist well into the winter months. This plant tends to sucker and create colonies.

Aronia arbutifolia 'Erecta'

[Erecta Red Chokeberry]

'Erecta' has a more upright form than the species and does not bear as colorful of fruit