Gray dogwood (Cornus racemosa) blooms well after most dogwoods and other ornamental trees have finished flowering. It also provides good fall foliage and berries for birds.
Collector’s Choice
Ilex verticillata
This deciduous holly’s red berries make it a winter winner.
Butterfly Bushes
From Weed to Garden Splendor
Butterfly Bush Memories
Daniel J. Hinkley’s Memorable Encounters with Butterfly Bush
Helwingia
Helwingia are shrubs with interesting flowers and fruits.
Collector’s Choice: Indigofera
These Indigofera species reward simple care with scads of charming pea flowers and ferny foliage
Winged Silverbell
Two-winged silverbell is an excellent ornamental tree for humid regions.
Collector’s Choice: Proteaceae
The Proteaceae family includes several members that can contribute enticing flowers and foliage farther north than you might guess
Calycanthus
Calycanthus are shrubs that have been made highly ornamental through breeding.
Collector’s Choice: Itea
A pleasant experience with one stunning selection led to other members of the genus Itea
Sassafras albidum
Its excellent autumn tones, fantastic textural foliage, appeal to birds and butterflies, and elegant winter framework encourage us to do more than simply appreciate it in the wild.