Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Short shrub usually with a single stem and a somewhat flat crown.
Leaves: The leaves are fern-like and turn bright red in fall.
Distribution: The cut-leaf sumac is a cultivar.
Occurrence
Planted in former field area
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Small shrub with round-lobed leaves, prickly stems and round spikey fruit.
Distribution: North America.
Occurrence
Found throughout the wooded areas.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Salix planifolia is a deciduous shrub known for its lance-shaped leaves and slender, flexible branches.
Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped, with serrated margins.
Flowers: The plant produces inconspicuous catkins.
Habitat: It is commonly found in wetlands, including swamps and along stream banks.
Distribution: Diamond willow is native to North America.
Occurrence
Found in marshy areas
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Hamamelis virginiana is a deciduous shrub known for its alternate leaves and clusters of fragrant yellow flowers.
Leaves: The leaves are alternate, oval-shaped, and have wavy margins.
Flowers: The plant produces fragrant, spidery yellow flowers with ribbon-like petals.
Fruit: It bears woody capsules that explosively release seeds.
Habitat: It is commonly found in woodlands and along stream banks.
Distribution: Witch hazel is native to North America.
Occurrence
Several planted in back 40
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Dirca palustris is a deciduous shrub known for its flexible, woody branches and inconspicuous yellow flowers.
Leaves: The leaves are simple, opposite, and oval-shaped.
Flowers: The plant produces small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers that appear before the leaves.
Fruit: It bears slender, woody capsules.
Habitat: It is commonly found in moist woodlands and along stream banks.
Distribution: Leatherwood is native to eastern North America.
Occurrence
Planted in fern area. Very likely occurred naturally prior to the introduction of cattle.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Amelanchier interior is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its small, white, five-petaled flowers and edible berries.
Leaves: The leaves are alternate, oval to elliptical, and finely toothed along the margins.
Flowers: The plant produces small, white, five-petaled flowers in clusters.
Habitat: It is commonly found in woodlands, thickets, and along stream banks.
Distribution: Inland serviceberry is native to North America.
Occurrence
Found in the back 40 woods.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Physocarpus opulifolius is a deciduous shrub known for its peeling bark and clusters of small, pink to white flowers.
Leaves: The leaves are palmately lobed and have a serrated margin.
Flowers: The plant produces clusters of small, pink to white, five-petaled flowers.
Habitat: It is commonly found in woodlands, thickets, and along stream banks.
Distribution: Ninebark is native to North America.
Occurrence
Planted widely in former field
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Sambucus racemosa (Red Elderberry) is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Adoxaceae family. Here are some key identification characteristics:
Size and Growth: Red elderberry is a medium to large shrub, typically growing to heights of 6 to 12 feet (1.8 to 3.7 meters). It has multiple stems arising from the base and forms a bushy and spreading habit.
Leaves: The leaves of Sambucus racemosa are compound and opposite, meaning they are divided into leaflets arranged in pairs along the stem. Each leaflet is elliptical or lance-shaped with serrated edges and a pinnate venation.
Flowers: The shrub produces showy, flat-topped clusters of flowers called racemes. The individual flowers are small and have five white to cream-colored petals. The flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Fruits: After flowering, red elderberry produces small, round, and bright red berries that are clustered in dense bunches. The berries are a food source for various birds and wildlife, although they are considered toxic to humans if ingested raw.
Habitat: Red elderberry is native to various regions across North America and can be found in a variety of habitats, including moist woodlands, stream banks, and open clearings.
Distribution: The species is found in regions ranging from Alaska and northern Canada to the western and eastern parts of the United States.
Conservation: Red elderberry is not considered a threatened species, and it plays a significant ecological role in providing food and habitat for wildlife.
Other Species: Sambucus racemosa is part of the Sambucus genus, which includes other elderberry species with diverse characteristics.
Red elderberry is valued for its attractive clusters of flowers and vibrant red berries, making it a valuable addition to native gardens and naturalized landscapes. Its ecological importance in supporting wildlife and pollinators further enhances its value as a shrub for conservation efforts.
Occurrence
One plant near prairie section, another in back 40 woods
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Cornus sericea (Red Osier Dogwood):
Appearance: Red osier dogwood is a deciduous shrub with multiple stems, forming dense thickets.
Leaves: The leaves of Cornus sericea are opposite, simple, and elliptical with smooth margins. They have a deep green color during the growing season.
Stems: The young stems of red osier dogwood are bright red, adding a striking visual contrast during the winter months.
Flowers: The plant produces small, white or cream-colored flowers in flat-topped clusters known as cymes. The flowers are not as showy as those of some other dogwood species.
Fruits: After flowering, red osier dogwood develops small, rounded, and whitish berries that are an important food source for birds and wildlife.
Habitat: This species is native to various regions of North America and can be found in wetlands, marshes, stream banks, and other moist habitats.
Distribution: Red osier dogwood is found in regions ranging from northern Canada to the central and northeastern parts of the United States.
Conservation: Cornus sericea is not considered a threatened species, and its dense growth habit provides valuable wildlife habitat.
Other Species: Cornus sericea is part of the Cornus genus, which includes other dogwood species with diverse characteristics.
Red osier dogwood is valued for its winter interest, with its vibrant red stems adding color to the landscape during the colder months. Its adaptability to wetter environments makes it a useful choice for erosion control and wildlife habitat restoration projects.
Occurrence
Found in lower marshy areas.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Prunus americana is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its white flowers and red or yellowish fruit. Small shrub/tree with zig-zag growth on stiff woody branches. Produces small edible plums. Leaves do not have glands on the leaf stalk which differentiates it from the Canada Plum.
Leaves: The leaves are elliptical, serrated, and finely toothed.
Flowers: American plum produces small, white flowers with five petals that appear in clusters.
Fruit: The fruit is a round, fleshy drupe that is typically red or yellow when mature.
Habitat: It is commonly found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, edges of forests, and along streams.
Distribution: This species is native to North America.
Occurrence
Found in various places on the property
