(Catalpa speciosa) Deciduous. Zones 4-8. Also known as Indian Bean Tree or Cigar tree for its long, thin seed pods, Northern Catalpa is a fabulous focal point in any landscape! ...

(Metasequoia glyptostroboides) Perennial. Zones 4 - 8. We first met Dawn, much to our surprise, at the Halifax Public Gardens. Here on the East Coast, gentle giants like cedars, cypress...

(Lycium chinensis) Perennial. Zones 4 - 9. The Goji berry has gained quite the reputation in recent years; its high antioxidant content has earned it the “superfood” title in many...

(Laburnum anagyroides vulgare) Perennial. Zones 5 - 7. Golden Chain tree is a beautiful tree, with long wisteria-like yellow flowers that present in late Spring, followed by long stringy pods. Flowers...

(Hibiscus moscheutos) Perennial shrub. Deciduous. Zones 4 - 10 Crimsoneyed Rosemallow, also known as Swamp Mallow, is a vigorous and hardy native perennial that has become a threatened species. Rosemallow grows...

(Hibiscus syriacus) Perennial. Deciduous. Zones 5-8. Hibiscus is often thought of as a tropical flower but amazingly it can be grown in our Northern climate! Rose of Sharon is low...

(Gymnocladus dioicus) Deciduous. Zones 3 - 8. The Kentucky Coffee tree is a standout performer and tough as nails! This low maintenance tree makes an enduring and elegant addition to...

(Robinia pseudoacacia) Perennial. Zones 4-8. Black Locust is a stately, native tree; reaching 100  feet and offering incredibly beautiful, fragrant white flowers in early Summer. The bark of older trees, ...

(Gleditsia triacanthos inermis) Deciduous. Zones 4 - 9. Honey Locust is an old-time, native tree often seen lining the streets of the longest standing settlement towns. Honey Locust is a fabulous,...

(Albizia julibrissin) Deciduous. Zones 6 - 9. What a lovely and unusual tree! Averaging 30 feet in height, the Mimosa, or Persian Silk Tree has deep green, fern-like leaves and incredibly...

(Fragaria vesca) Zones 5 - 8. Perennial. 115 days. This ultra productive, ever-bearing alpine strawberry is a true winner in the garden! Delightful, scarlet strawberries are oblong and bite-sized. Don't...

(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,...