Asimina triloba
This beautiful understory tree lends a tropical appearance to gardens and is disease and pest resistant, rarely being browsed by deer. Largest edible fruit native to the U.S.
April 14: Pawpaw
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April 13: Buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Shrub or small tree with showy flowers and fruit that grow well under diverse conditions and provide winter interest. Pruning is usually not necessary. Bees and butterflies use nectar for honey.
April 12: Foamflower
Tiarella cordifolia
Makes excellent ground cover for shaded or partially shaded wooded areas provided soil is moist and well-drained. Evergreen lobed leaves form dense clumps that provide interest all season long.
April 11: Common Witchhazel
Hamamelis virginiana
This large shrub is recognized for its distinctively long crooked branches. Brilliant gold-colored flowers appear in the fall and continue throughout the winter. The seeds are ejected with a “snapping” sound.
April 10: Black Gum (or Black Tupelo)
Nyssa sylvatica
Black gum or black tupelo has been called the most beautiful of the native trees. With its tall straight trunk and scarlet fall foliage this tree is adaptable to wet and dry soils. The juicy fruit of the female tree is a treat for many birds and mammals.
April 9: Switchgrass
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass is often used in rain gardens and provides excellent nesting and cover for birds. It can also be used for erosion control and bank stabilization.
April 8: Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
Naturally found in low spots or moist areas in full sun, milkweed is also adaptable to drier conditions. The bright pink flowers are attractive from July to September.
April 7: Northern Bayberry
Morella pensylvanica
This versatile shrub tolerates a wide range of soil and growing conditions, including drought and salt spray. Northern Bayberry should be planted in groups to ensure fruiting.
April 6: Redosier Dogwood
Cornus sericea
A large, flowering shrub, the redosier dogwood’s red branches have long been used to add winter interest to the landscape. Clusters of pea-sized white berries are an important source of food for resident and migrating birds in fall.
April 5: Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
The eastern redbud is a small, deciduous tree ideal for sun or shade. The tiny, purplish-pink flowers of this tree are among the first to bloom in the spring.
