Oleaceae (Olive Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Category Archives: Shrub/Tree
Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa (Warder) Warder ex Engelm.)
Bignoniaceae (Trumpet Creeper Family) Synonym(s): Northern Catalpa, Catalpa Tree, Cigar Tree, Indian Bean Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius Maxim.)
Rosaceae (Rose Family) Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, JulNotes: Wineberry forms dense shady thickets that displace native plants and significantly alter habitat structure. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium pallidum Aiton)
Ericaceae (Heath Family) Synonym(s): Blue Ridge Blueberry, Bilberry, Dryland Blueberry, Hillside Blueberry, Whortleberry Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, AprNotes: Probably the tastiest of our native blueberries. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Pink Azalea (Rhododendron periclymenoides (Michx.) Shinners)
Ericaceae (Heath Family) Synonym(s): Pinxterbloom Azalea, Pinxterflower Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, MayBloom Notes: All parts are highly toxic. May be fatal if eaten. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Mountain Azalea (Rhododendron canescens)
Prairie Rose (Rosa setigera Michx.)
Rosaceae (Rose Family) Synonym(s): Climbing Prairie Rose, Climbing Rose, Prairie Rose Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: May, JunNotes: Many birds relish the showy, red fruit. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Golden St. John’s-wort (Hypericum frondosum Michx.)
Clusiaceae (Mangosteen Family) Synonym(s): Cedarglade St. John’s-wort, Golden St. John’s-wort Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis L.)
Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family) Synonym(s): Synonym(s): Common Elderberry, Black Elder, Mexican Elderberry, Common Elder, Elderberry, Tapiro, Sauco Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, JulNotes: POISONOUS PARTS: Leaves, twigs (stems), roots, unripe fruits. Low toxicity if ingested. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coma. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Carolina Buckthorn (Frangula caroliniana (Walter) A. Gray)
Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family) Synonym(s): Carolina Buckthorn, Carolina False Buckthorn, Yellow Buckthorn, Indian Cherry, Yellowwood Base Flower Color: Yellow, WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, JunBloom Notes: Many bird species feed on the bright red fruit. Although called a buckthorn, this species has no spines. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Rusty Blackhaw (Viburnum rufidulum Raf.)
Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family) Synonym(s): Rusty Blackhaw, Southern Blackhaw, Blackhaw, Bluehaw, Downy Viburnum, Southern Nannyberry, Rusty Nannyberry, Nannyberry Base Flower Color: White, GreenReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr For more information about this plant, Click Here.