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Flowers are followed by 1 to 3 shiny brown seeds contained in a three-parted smooth husk which can be numerous. The fruit is not edible by humans, but squirrels love it. The attractive palmate leaves turn red and usually fall by the end of September.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed buckeye prefers partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It will tolerate full sun but may experience leaf scorch in the heat of summer. It is pH adaptable and will grow in a variety of soil types. Place this plant in a mixed area where its spring flowers will shine. Because it tends to drop its leaves early, other plants will mask this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can use this plant in woodland or naturalized areas, as a specimen, along ponds and streams, or in a wildlife garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlooms open when Hummingbirds are returning from their northward migration. Host plant for at least 37 species of moths and butterflies. 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Flowers are followed by 1 to 3 shiny brown seeds contained in a three-parted smooth husk which can be numerous. The fruit is not edible by humans, but squirrels love it. The attractive palmate leaves turn red and usually fall by the end of September.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed buckeye prefers partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It will tolerate full sun but may experience leaf scorch in the heat of summer. It is pH adaptable and will grow in a variety of soil types. Place this plant in a mixed area where its spring flowers will shine. Because it tends to drop its leaves early, other plants will mask this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can use this plant in woodland or naturalized areas, as a specimen, along ponds and streams, or in a wildlife garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlooms open when Hummingbirds are returning from their northward migration. Host plant for at least 37 species of moths and butterflies. 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It is not frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDowny serviceberry grows in a wide range of cultural conditions: in full sun to partial shade and acidic to neutral, sandy, loam, or clay soil that is moist and well drained, but occasionally wet or dry. It has a multistemmed habit as a small tree or, if the root suckers are not removed, it will attain a more shrubby like form. Typically growing 15 to 25 feet tall with a narrow, rounded form, it can reach heights of 40 feet in the wild. The trunk can range from 6 to 18 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the spring, fragrant five-petaled, white flowers mature, followed by finely toothed leaves with a hairy underside. The bark is smooth when young. As the tree ages, long, vertical splits and furrows develop. The small tree produces a red to purple berry that matures in the late summer to fall. The berries have some resemblance to blueberries. It attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, as well as songbirds and small mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Downy Serviceberry is a workhorse of a host plant, hosting over 100 species of butterflies and moths. 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It is an understory tree often found growing in clumps in swamps, bogs, lowlands, and thickets and grows 15 to 25 feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn spring, the showy, fragrant flowers bloom in clusters before leafing out. The purple berry-like drupes follow and are attractive to wildlife and edible by humans. In fall, the leaves turn showy red and orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tree prefers part shade and moist well-drained sandy loam but is adaptable to both wet and dry sites and various soil types. It is somewhat clay tolerant. It will grow in full sun but appreciates afternoon shade especially in the south and will require moister soil. It is somewhat tolerant of salt but not of urban conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has three seasons of interest, making it a good small tree to use as a specimen or in small groups. It is a fine addition to naturalized or woodland sites or pollinator gardens. It can also be used along lakes, streams, ponds or other wet sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHost plant for the Red-Spotted Purple and the Viceroy butterflies. Drought Resistant!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":48867067724031,"sku":"AMECAN-3G","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":48867067756799,"sku":"AMECAN-2G","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":48898491744511,"sku":"AMECAN-TG","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"amelanchier-laevis","title":"Amelanchier laevis (Allegheny Serviceberry)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllegheny Serviceberry is a deciduous tree or shrub in the rose family native to Eastern North America and the mountains of NC. It typically grows 15 to 25 feet tall as a multi-trunked tree or in a shrub form. In the wild, it may grow up to 40 feet tall. In spring, 5-petaled, white flowers are borne on 4-inch racemes that are quite showy and are followed by purple edible berries that mature in June.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt prefers moist, acidic, well-drained loams and will tolerate a range of soil types but not drought. It flowers best in part sun to part shade but tolerates shade. It is medium to fast-growing but a fairly short-lived tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllegheny Serviceberry can be used as a small shade tree, street tree, in a woodland setting or used as a shrub in borders and hedges. To use as a tree it must be pruned to the shape as it tends to want to grow shrubby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHost plant for over 100 species of Lepidoptera, including the Red-Spotted Purple and the Viceroy butterflies. 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In late summer to early fall, pawpaw produces an edible, sweet-tasting, and custard-like fruit measuring 2.5 to 6 inches. Harvesting the fruit can be difficult with competition from ambitious wildlife. It is recommended to wear gloves when harvesting as contact dermatitis has been known to occur. The leaves turn a yellow color in the fall and provide interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePawpaw does well in naturalized, riparian, or woodland areas. It is a flowering tree that attracts butterflies, pollinators, small mammals, and songbirds, which makes pawpaw a good addition to a butterfly, pollinator, or rain garden. Flies and beetles are beneficial pollinators attracted to the fetid odor of flowers. It is an easy-to-grow fruit tree for children's gardens .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHost plant for the Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly! 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It takes pruning well and can be shaped as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild olive makes a sturdy addition to a native or pollinator garden. It is suitable for a winter garden or a lightly shaded garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHost plant for several moth and beetle species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":48867074244863,"sku":"CARAME-TG","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":48867074277631,"sku":"CARAME-2G","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":48867074310399,"sku":"CARAME-3G","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/1432\/4479\/files\/Cartrema-americana-scaled.webp?v=1784739208"},{"product_id":"carya-ovata","title":"Carya ovata (Shagbark Hickory)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shagbark Hickory is a large deciduous tree that is native to eastern and central USA and parts of Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003et may grow 70 to 90 feet tall with a 50-70 feet spread. The bark of older trees has a shaggy appearance that provides winter interest in the landscape. The trunk may mature to 2-3 feet in diameter. The nuts produced are valued by wildlife and are sold commercially for humans. The wood has multiple uses including curing meat. It may take 40 years for this tree to produce nuts but it lives for 200-300 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tree is adaptable to both sandy and clay loams and prefers fertile, deep, soil that is well-drained. It grows in both full sun and part shade and is drought tolerant once established. The deep taproot makes it difficult to transplant. Large trees like the shagbark hickory can produce ample litter through dropped leaves and fruit so choose its planting location accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse as a shade tree for a large yard, in a park or naturalized area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHost plant for the Hickory Horndevil and Luna moths, as well as the Banded Hairstreak butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":48867074375935,"sku":"CAROVA-TG","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":48867074408703,"sku":"CAROVA-2G","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":48867074441471,"sku":"CAROVA-3G","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/1432\/4479\/files\/Carya-ovata.webp?v=1784739209"},{"product_id":"chionanthus-virginicus","title":"Chionanthus virginicus (Fringe Tree)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fringetree is a small, deciduous tree in the olive family (Oleaceae) native to the eastern U.S. This plant grows best in full to part sun with the best foliage in partial shade and the best flowering in full sun. Plant in average to rich, well-drained neutral to alkaline soil. It can tolerate clay soil, however, and also tolerates some drought. Small plants are best transplanted when young because larger plants resent disturbance at their roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFringetree generally grows from 12 to 20 feet tall and wide, with a multi-stemmed rounded habit, though it can be trained into a single trunk. Fringetree grows about 6 to 10 inches each year. In late spring, fragrant flower clusters with creamy white fringe-like petals appear. The showy blue-black fruits, maturing in late summer, provide a food source for birds and wildlife. A clear yellow color appears to provide some brightness to the fall landscape, and the bark, with its scaly dark brown ridges and red furrows, brings winter interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis species is dioecious, meaning there are both male and female trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHost plant for several species Sphinx Moths and the Fall websorm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":48867075064063,"sku":"CHIVIR-TG","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":48867075096831,"sku":"CHIVIR-2G","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":48867075129599,"sku":"CHIVIR-3G","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/1432\/4479\/files\/Chionanthus-virginicus.webp?v=1784739220"},{"product_id":"cornus-amomum","title":"Cornus amomum (Silky Dogwood)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilky dogwood is a native, medium—to large-sized deciduous shrub in the dogwood family (Cornaceae). It is native to central and eastern parts of the United States and parts of Canada and is typically found in swamp borders, wetlands, and near streams and ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe silky dogwood prefers well-drained medium to wet acidic soils. It may be grown in full sun or partial shade and even tolerates close to full shade. The roots need to be kept cool and moist during the summer. Two to four inches of mulch should be added to protect the plant's roots. If the shrub branches touch the ground, they may form roots at the nodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis shrub is multi-stemmed, open, and rounded and may grow 6 to 12 feet tall. The leaves and twigs have silky hairs. A distinctive feature of this shrub is the dark brown pith of 1- to 2-year-old stems and dark-reddish twigs. Clusters of creamy white flowers bloom in the spring followed by blue drupes that ripen late summer. The berry-like drupes appear in drooping clusters from August to September, attracting many birds. Thickets may result if the growth of the shrub is not controlled. The shrub also may be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good shrub selection for moist to wet landscape areas. It is not overly ornamental and is somewhat wild and unkempt for placement in prominent areas. Consider the silky dogwood for moist woodlands, naturalized areas, or sites near streams\/ponds. It is also effective for erosion control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pagoda Dogwood is a host plant to more than 91 species of Lepidopterans, including the Definite Tussock Moth, Hickory Horned Devil, Funerary Dagger Moth, the Imperial Moth, and the Crocus Geometer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":48867076243711,"sku":"CORAMO-TG","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":48867076276479,"sku":"CORAMO-3G","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/1432\/4479\/files\/Cornus-amomum-scaled.webp?v=1784739242"},{"product_id":"cornus-racemosa","title":"Cornus racemosa (Gray Dogwood)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGray dogwood is a native deciduous, rhizomatous shrub in the dogwood family ( Cornaceae ). It is native to the Central and Eastern parts of Canada and the United States. It is found along roadsides, woodlands, meadows, forest margins, and riparian zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gray dogwood may be planted in full sun to partial shade and in a wide variety of soil types. While it prefers moist soil, it withstands dry, wet, and poor soils well. They may be reproduced by seeds, soft and hardwood cuttings, suckers, division, and layering. The plant will colonize if the suckers are not removed. It will also serve to control erosion near ponds or embankments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt may grow from 4 to 15 feet high as a shrub and up to 27 feet tall as a small tree. The bark of the older trees is grayish-brown, and the stems reddish in color. The upper surfaces of leaves are dark green, and the undersides are pale green to almost white with short, stiff hairs. It is frequently planted for its showy flowers, fruits, and colorful fall foliage. The creamy-white flowers bloom from May through June and form dome-shaped clusters. The fruits are white berries with red stems that appear from August to October. The fall foliage is a reddish-purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant spreads rapidly by growing suckers and is best used in naturalized settings. Many insects, including bees and butterflies, are attracted to this plant for pollen and nectar. Fruits are a good food source for many songbirds. Black bears, raccoons, squirrels, and chipmunks also enjoy them. In dense thickets, the shrub provides shelter for birds and small mammals as well as nesting sites for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flowers, fruits, and leaves of the gray dogwood are similar to those of the red-twig dogwood ( Cornus sericea ). The bark of the gray dogwood is gray, and the bark of the red-twig dogwood is deep red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGray dogwood is a wonderful native plant that will add spring, summer, and fall interest to naturalized areas or informal gardens. 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Plant it in full sun to partial shade, though plants can become stressed in full sun during our hot southern summers. Its showy red stems provide great winter interest. The brightest color occurs on new stem growth, so prune the plant back in early spring to stimulate more growth. It grows vigorously and spreads by underground stems to form a colony that can become weedy in some areas, though its spreading roots can help mitigate erosion. If its spread is undesirable, root prune it with a spade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite flowers appear in the early summer, followed by white berries that last into the fall and are a food source for songbirds. The leaves turn attractive shades of orange or red, fading to purple in the fall. When they drop, the showy bright red stems make this plant have true year-round interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wildlife plant is a larval host for butterflies and supports bees and birds, so it makes an excellent addition to a pollinator garden. It works well as a specimen, massed in a shrub border, or used in front of an evergreen hedge for contrast. Tolerating wet areas allows it to be planted in low spots in the landscape. Use multiple plants to form a hedge or thicket and provide screening or security. This plant is seldom browsed by deer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRedstem Dogwood is a highly valuable native larval host plant for over 100 species of butterflies and moths. 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