Myrica pensylvanica Waxy blue skin. 5-10' × same. A common sight along Maine’s rocky shores. Fragrant glossy deep green leaves and small waxy berries. Fixes nitrogen and feeds wildlife. Z2.
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 6-10". Low-growing evergreen native groundcover. Can sprawl to 15'. Pinkish-white flowers in spring. Small red berries persist into winter. Z2.
Cephalanthus occidentalis 6-10' × 8'. Loose rounded branchy shrub with masses of ornamental blooms that appear 4–6 weeks in summer. Attractive to pollinators. Z4.
Halesia carolina 20-40' × 15-30'. Small tree or large multi-stemmed shrub. Edible flowers and fruit. Beautiful addition to woodland gardens! Native to Appalachia. Z4.
Prunus glandulosa 5-6' × 3-4'. An early spring spectacle of pink double flowers. Branches are nearly covered with the impressive blooms ranging all shades of pink. Z4.
Rubus odoratus 3-6' × 6-12' Native relative of the cultivated raspberry, with fragrant flowers and nutritious fruit. Thornless, long-blooming, attractive to pollinators and wildlife. Z4.
Diervilla lonicera 2-4' × 2-5'. Clusters of yellow tubular flowers attract pollinators. Lustrous green leaves emerge with a hint of bronze. Good for erosion control. Z3.
Rhododendron groenlandicum 1-2' × 2-3' Low-growing native evergreen twiggy shrub with leathery leaves and fuzzy white flower clusters. A must-have for Zone 2 plant enthusiasts.
Magnolia virginiana 10-20' × same. Fragrant creamy white 2”3" waxy blossoms in mid-spring sometimes rebloom in mid-summer. Pink fruits adorn the tree in fall. Tolerates clay and air pollution. Z5.
Philadelphus lewisii 4-5' × 3-4' Medium-sized loosely arching ornamental blooming shrub. A “blizzard” of sweet citrusy fragrance from white blossoms in late spring. Z3.
Cercis canadensis 25-30' × same. Small vase-shaped ornamental tree. Clusters of brilliant edible purplish-pink pea-like flowers fill the entire tree in spring. Z4/5.
Amelanchier laevis 15-25'. Leaves of this understory tree unfold purplish-orange bronzed color in spring. Pendulous white blossoms. Berries ripen midsummer. Z2.
Clethra alnifolia 4-5' × same. Red buds and beautiful spires of heavenly scented deep-pink flowers appear for 6 weeks in midsummer. Erect oval habit. Z3.
Ilex verticillata Bright-red berries stand out through the winter, providing late-spring forage for birds. A staple of the Maine landscape. Unsexed seedlings, plant several for berries. Z4.
Gaultheria procumbens 6-10". Aromatic evergreen native groundcover. Glossy dark green leaves. Bell-shaped white flowers in June. Vivid red berries. Self-pollinating. Z3.
Prunus persica Late season, white flesh. White flesh is firm, melting and juicy. All-purpose and freestone. Large vigorous productive tree. Resistant to bacterial spot. Z4/5.
Prunus persica Mid-season, yellow flesh. Large fruit with yellow flesh is sweet and juicy. An overall great all-purpose peach for fresh eating, canning or baking. Freestone. Z5.
Prunus persica Mid to late season, yellow flesh. Sweet low-acid firm flesh. Good fresh eating and excellent for canning. Ripens about 3 weeks after Redhaven. Z5.
Prunus persica Early season, yellow flesh. Staff favorite! Large juicy sweet yellow-fleshed freestone fruit. Tastes just like a peach should taste. Z5.
Prunus persica Early to mid-season, white flesh. Aromatic with sweet exceptional flavor. Freestone. High-yielding trees are very cold hardy. Resistant to bacterial leaf spot. Z4.
Prunus persica Very late season, white flesh. Very late-ripening fruits are white-fleshed, sweet and tart, best for juicing and drying. Long prized as a cold-resistant dwarfing rootstock and gaining popularity for it tasty fruit. Z3.
Pyrus pyrifolia Fall. Very large sweet juicy golden-brown pear. One fruit grown in Japan made it into the The Guinness Book of World Records. Will develop sweetness even in cooler summer weather. Z5.
Pyrus pyrifolia Late summer. Sweet and rich with a distinctive butterscotch flavor. Short picking period. Stores for several months. Very productive. Z4/5.
