(Pieris japonica) Perennial. Hardy to zone 6. Ericaceae (Heather) Family. Native range—China, Taiwan and Japan. A compact shrub, new leaves are pink then turning to dark glossy green. Plants are draped...

(Malus baccata var. himilaica) Deciduous. Zones 4 - 7 Himalayan Crab Apple is an extremely cold hardy tree, native to Asia. Its small stature, rounded shape, and thick, twisted branches...

(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...

(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....

(Cornus florida 'Northern') Deciduous. Zones 5-8. White Flowering North American dogwood is easily one of the most beautiful native flowering trees. Dogwood flowers are deceiving in that are actually quite small,...

(Jacobaea maritima) Annual. 90 days to maturity.  Dusty Miller, also known as Silver Ragwort, is often grown for its unique foliage. Its lacey shaped leaves are covered with fine silver...

(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,...

(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! ...

(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...

(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...