(Malus ioensis) Perennial. Deciduous. Zones 2 - 6. The gorgeous Prairie Crab Apple will treat you to year-round delights!  The display begins with prolific, pink buds that open to fragrant...

(Callicarpa japonica) Perennial. Hardy to zone 5. Verbena Family. Beautyberry is a lovely, ornamental, flowering shrub that can grow 6-10 feet tall. Its flowers are light pink to white, blooming...

(Buddleja davidii) Perennial. Zones 5-10Butterfly Bush lives up to its name, growing into a large shrub that attracts Swallowtails, Monarchs and a variety of other butterflies and hummingbirds too! Their...

(Cornus racemosa) Perennial. Zones 4 - 8. Native range—Central to eastern N. America. Shrubs can grow 10-15 feet tall. White flowers bloom in early Summer, becoming white berries on bright...

(Cornus alternifolia) Perennial. Zones 3 - 7. Cornaceae (Dogwood) Family. Native range—Manitoba to NFLD. Can grow 10-25 feet tall and 20-25 feet wide. Tolerates shade well. Interesting horizontal branch pattern....

(Cornus amomum) Perennial. Zones 4 - 8. Cornaceae (Dogwood) Family. Native range—ON to QC. Good as a windbreak, can help stabilize slopes, tolerates wet soil well. White flowers in Spring....

(Physocarpus opulifolius) Perennial. Zones 2 - 7. Flowering Shrub. Eastern Nine Bark is a beautiful, and versatile shrub, native to Eastern North America. This plant is often used in restoration...

(Koelreuteria paniculata) Perennial. Zones 5—8. Sapindaceae (Soapberry) Family. Native range—East Asia. Golden Rain Tree, also known as Pride of India, is a beautiful Spring flowering tree filled with yellow blooms....

(Amorpha fruticosa) Perennial. Zones 4 - 9. A lovely North American plant and a great addition to your permaculture landscape! False Indigo is an extremely beautiful and versatile plant. This sumac-like shrub can...

(Magnolia salicifolia) Perennial. Zone 4 - 8. Native to Japan.  A beautiful white magnolia, one of the first to bloom in Spring. Flowers can grow 3-6 inches wide, with 6...

(Magnolia macrophylla) Perennial. Zones 6 - 9. Native range—Eastern Coastline of USA. Preferred habitat: Full sun, can tolerate partial shade. Important to shelter Magnolias from cold, strong winds. Largest leaves...

(Magnolia acuminata) Perennial.  Zones 4 - 8. Rare & Endangered. The Cucumber Magnolia is native to Ontario's Niagara Region and is unfortunately on the cusp of extinction. Because of habitat loss (logging,...

(Magnolia officinalis) Perennial. Zones 6 - 9. Native range—East Asia to West China. Preferred habitat: Full sun, can tolerate partial shade. Important to shelter Magnolias from cold, strong winds. Large...

(Magnolia liliiflora) Perennial. Zones 5-8. Lily Magnolia is a magnificent focal point for any garden or backyard! It features majestic, pink perfumed flowers, each with six or seven four inch...

(Magnolia sieboldii) Perennial. Zones 6 - 8. Oyama Magnolia  is a beautiful specimen bearing flowers with crisp white petals and magenta centres. Grows 15-20 feet and blooms in Spring. Native to...

(Magnolia x soulangeana) Perennial. Zones 4 - 9. Origin in France, 1826. One of the earliest flowering Spring trees, sensitive to late Spring frosts. Prolific flowers, absolutely dreamy and fragrant!...

(Magnolia stellata) Perennial. Zones 4 - 8. Native range—East Asia to Japan. Preferred habitat: Full sun, can tolerate partial shade. Important to shelter Magnolias from cold, strong winds. Low drought...

(Magnolia virginiana) Perennial. Zones 5 - 9  Sweetbay Magnolia, also known as Swamp Magnolia, is an elegant ornamental tree, compact enough for small gardens and patios.  Sweetbay Magnolia has dark green,...

(Magnolia tripetala) Perennial. Zones 5 - 8. Umbrella Tree/Umbrella Magnolia is an Appalachian native tree gains its name from giant, jungle-like leaves; reaching 2 feet in length and nearly 1 foot...

(Magnolia denudata) Perennial. Zones 5 - 8. Native range—Central to Eastern China. Preferred habitat: Full sun, can tolerate partial shade. Important to shelter Magnolias from cold, strong winds. Beautifully fragrant...

(Pyrus ussuriensis) Deciduous. Zones 3-7. Ussurian Pear is the most cold-hardy of all pears, which makes it a great choice for Northern climates.  This pear variety had been almost forgotten,...

(Exochorda racemosa) Zones 4 - 8. Deciduous, flowering shrub. Pearl Bush is a wonderful, non-traditional flowering shrub will wow you year, after year with its delicate white flowers. As you can...

(Chaenomeles japonica) Deciduous. Zones 5-8. This species is an old one - it has been cultivated in Asia for thousands of years! It arrived in North America in the 1800’s,...

(Hovenia dulcis) Perennial. Zones 5 - 7.Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn) Family. Native range—Japan and Eastern China.    Can grow 10-30 feet tall. Their ’fruit’ resembles raisins when dried, both visually and sweet...

(Rosa rugosa) Perennial. Zones 2 - 7. Rosaceae (Rose) Family. Native range—Eastern Asia, widely naturalized in N. America. Rugosa Rose is a beautiful and fragrant flowering shrub, with pink flowers...

(Rosa rugosa alba) Perennial. Zones 2 - 7. Rosaceae (Rose) Family. Native range—Eastern Asia, widely naturalized in N. America. Rugosa Rose is a beautiful and fragrant flowering shrub, with white flowers...

(Paulownia fortunei) Perennial. Zones 7 - 10. (Can be grown as an annual outside this range) Native range—China. Sapphire Dragon Tree is valued for both its ornamental beauty and useful timber....

(Cotinus coggygria) Perennial. Zones 4-9. Deciduous Shrub. Ornamental. Here in Nova Scotia, Smoke Bush is a much loved feature in many, many gardens. This versatile beauty does great in both acid...

(Cotinus coggygria purpureus) Perennial. Zones 5 - 8. Anacardiaceae (Cashew) Family. Native to Southern Europe. A stunning shrub with purplish leaves that deepen to dark red in the Fall. Its flowers...

(Lindera benzoin) Perennial. Zone 4 - 8. Anyone who loves a well stocked spice cupboard will want this incredible plant in their garden. Every part of the Spicebush is intensely aromatic! ...

(Stewartia psedocamella) Perennial. Zones 5 - 8. Theaceae (Tea) Family. Native range—Japan. Trees can grow 20-40 feet tall and up to 30 feet wide. Its white flowers with deep yellow...

(Rhus Glabra) Perennial. Zones 3—8. Native range—North America. Smooth Sumac can grow 10 - 20 feet tall, with large compound leaves that turn beautiful shades of orange and red in...

(Camellia sinensis) Evergreen. Zones 6 - 9 Tea Camellia is an evergreen shrub grown traditionally for caffeinated tea. One tea plant will yield enough delicious tea for a lifetime, as...

(Liriodendron tulipifera) Deciduous. Zones 4  - 9. This stately tree is reaches 90-150 in height with large leaves and 2 inch, yellow, tulip-like flowers. This rare North American tree once...

(Wisteria sinensis 'Blue') Perennial. Zones 5 - 9. Flowering, deciduous vine. A healthy, well established Wisteria vine is a coveted feature of many gardeners. Mature Chinese Blue wisteria vines positively drip with long bunches of fragrant,...

 (Wisteria sinensis 'Alba') Perennial. Zones 5 - 9.  A healthy, well established Wisteria vine is a coveted feature of many a garden. Mature Chinese Wisteria vines positively drip with long bunches of fragrant, white, sweetpea-like flowers....

(Wisteria floribunda) Perennial. Zones 4 - 9. Flowering, deciduous vine. A healthy & well established Wisteria vine is a coveted feature of many a garden. Mature Japanese wisteria vines positively drip with long bunches...

(Hamamelis virginiana) Perennial. Zones 4 - 8. Witch Hazel is a lovely native tree, found mostly on the edges of forests, throughout Eastern North America. Witch Hazel has a long history...