Sambucus canadensis 6-12' × same. Fedco intro. Sourced from a wide swath of plants growing in Aroostook County. Robust elderberry with consistently high fruit yields. Z3.
Sambucus canadensis 4-10' × same. An old reliable elderberry, considered by some to be the largest-fruited and heaviest-bearing cultivar. Rounded shrub. Z3.
Sambucus nigra 6-8' × 2-5'. Bred for heavy fruit clusters and excellent juicing quality. High in immune-boosting anthocyanins. Upright habit, vigorous. Z4/5.
Polystichum acrostichoides 18–24" tall. Northeastern native fern with semi-evergreen fronds can be cut for Christmas greenery or left standing for winter interest. Z3.
Dryopteris marginalis 20-30" tall. Strong stems and slightly glossy leathery grey-green fronds make this one of the best ferns for floral arrangements. Evergreen leaves in winter. Z3.
Geranium sanguinium 4-9" tall. Magenta cups with purple-blue anthers cover tidy deep green lacy foliage. Compact form works well in containers. Considered more drought tolerant than others in the genus. Z3.
Gladiolus murielae 12-18" tall. Sword-like foliage is topped by wonderfully scented star-shaped white flowers with mahogany-purple centers on arching stems. Beautiful in the garden or as a cutflower. Z7.
Gladiolus 12-18" tall. Marvelous miniature glads in mixed colors, bicolors and butterfly types. Very satisfying clumped in a bed or as cuts. Darling! Z5/6.
Vitis spp. Early to mid-season. High-quality white wine, also great for fresh eating. Considered one of the best all-purpose grapevines for the Northeast. Z3/4.
Vitis spp. Early to mid-season. Seedless sweet green table grape, good for fresh eating and juice. Non-slipskin. Worth trialing in Zone 4, but certainly hardy to Z5.
Vitis spp. Mid to late season. The classic seeded grape of New England for 175 years. Dark blue grapes great for fresh eating, juice, jelly and wine. Z5.
Vitis spp. Early season. Loose clusters of golden-green grapes suited for single varietal and blended wines. Fruity, crisp, mineral, hints of apple and pear. Z4/5.
Vitis spp. Early season. Red grape for Burgundy-styles wines, ports and rosés. Fruity and earthy. Good for cooler areas with short growing seasons. Z4.
Vitis spp. Very early season. Large seedless blue berries good for fresh eating, juice or raisins. Resists cracking and performs well in hot wet summers. Very vigorous. Z5.
Vitis spp. Very early season. Large loose clusters of tender sweet pinkish-red grapes with a strawberry-like flavor. Good for fresh eating or juice. Stores well. Z4/5.
Vitis spp. Mid-season. Large bright firm seedless deep red grapes with a fruity flavor. Makes the best raisins. Excellent fresh eating. Vigorous vines. Z4/5.
Erica carnea 4-6" x 12-18" Profuse white bell-shaped flowers on golden-yellow foliage in early spring. Compact plants with spreading habit. Low maintenance. Z4.
Lonicera × brownii 10-20'. Tall climbing honeysuckle. Non-invasive! Attractive to pollinators, especially hummingbirds. Species is native to North America. Z3.