An old cultivar developed in 1883, this is still one of the best purples available. Its panicle-like thyrses of single, red-purple flowers are produced in early June. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.
Category: Shrubs
Pocahontas Lilac (Syringa x hyacinthiflora ‘Pocahontas’)
Deep maroon-purple buds open to single deep violet florets. A profuse bloomer, covering plant with purple blossoms in spring prior to the French hybrid lilacs. Noted for exceptional hardiness and vigor. Developed by F. L. Skinner, Dropmore, Manitoba, Canada.
Lotus Moon Pearlbush (Exochorda x macrantha ‘Bailmoon’)
Jade Parade Sand Cherry (Prunus pumila ‘UCONNPP002’ )
Nishiki Willow (Salix integra ‘Hakura Nishiki’)
Iceberg Ally Willow (Salix candida ‘Jefberg’)
Sensation Lilac (Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’)
Smooth Serviceberry – Amelanchier laevis
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Small shrub/tree which blooms very early in the spring with White 5 petaled flowers in loose clusters at the stem tips. Produces a small, edible berry.
Occurrence
Planted along the trail north of greenhouse
Cut-leaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina ‘Dissecta’ Anacardiaceae)
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
Prickly Gooseberry (Ribes cynosbati)
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.