Agarista populifolia (Pipestem leucothoe)
Also known as Fetterbush, this evergreen shrub is very harmful if ingested. Fetterbush grows from 8-12 feet tall and will produce bell shaped cream flowers from May to June. Plant in shady areas for best color display and remember these drought intolerant shrubs.
Amorpha nitens (red glossy indigo)
This endangered bush grows up to 9 feet tall. It has many blue flowers when they bloom, usually from May to June. It prefers moist soil and is found near creeks.
Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush)
A deciduous shrub, Buttonbush grows up to 18 meters tall. The small white flowers will bloom from June to September and fruit from September to October. Buttonbush’s bark has traditionally been used as a cathartic and to heal skin ailments, but much has been avoided by this tradition as the bark contains the poison cephalanthin, which causes convulsions and paralysis. Bees will use the bush in their honey making projects.
Hawthorn triflora
The bush was not often seen with the flower of the three palilis. To try to extend its population, consider finding one to plant in your garden. It blooms from May to June with white flowers with 5 petals, and will give from September to October. Rose’s family. It is a thorny plant, but it is partly worth preserving. It can be found on the slopes of mountains.
Erythrina herbacea (Red Cardinal)
This bean family member will be up to 6 meters tall. flowers beautiful spring that hummingbirds love. This flowering season is from April to June. It is drought tolerant and prefers dappled shade. Be careful with this one as the red seeds are toxic.
Fothergilla major (Witch-alder)
A tough growing deciduous milkweed shrub, it will reach heights of 6-12 feet. Witch-alder has good red/orange/yellow fall color and white flowers in spring. Preferring acidic soil but not lime, plant even in full sun to partial shade. Some flowers will smell of honeysuckle. The free bush is very annoying.
Itea virginica (Virginia sweetspire)
This is a beautiful shrub that will reach a height of 8 feet when mature. Its flowers are white, feathery and arched, abundant. It is a beautiful bush for decorative garden. For any kind of use, from full sun to full shade, although it prefers to be planted in rich moist conditions. It has a slow growth rate, so keep that in mind when encouraging your garden.
Osmanthus americanus (Devilwood)
An evergreen that grows up to 50 feet tall, but is normally only 10-20 feet. It has a width of 8-15 feet. White flowers with 4 white petals show from March to April, having a lovely fragrance.
Prunus mexicana
It is a large shrub/small tree that can reach 20-30 feet. Wonderful displays of small, playful whitespring flowers cover the bush. This shrub prefers full sun and moist soil for best display. It is attractive to bees, birds, and butterflies. It is a good and attractive choice in decorative garden.
Western Blackberry (Black Raspberry)
The berries of this bush redden while they are cooked. The berries are eaten by many birds and mammals. The white-green flowers appear in May and the berries ripen in June and July. This grows in 4-6 foot canes.
