Native to eastern North America, chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is a rugged, tough, and … See more

Another native of eastern North America, the black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), aka black tupelo or sour gum, is terrific as a shade tree. The cultivar ‘Wildfire’ adds a unique twist with n… See more

Sumacs (Rhus spp.) grow on every continent except Antarctica, but the tough North American native known as flameleaf or winged sumac (R. copallinum) gives the best, blazin… See more

Fothergilla (Fothergilla major) is an easy-care, showy shrub with fragrant, honey-scented white flowers in spring that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The cultivar ‘Mount Airy… See more