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EDIBLE LANDSCAPING PLANTS
attractive to wildlife
*Landscaping shouldn't be limited to the same old shrubbery.* *Have fun with your yard! Design a miniature wildlife refuge...* *Make some wild jams & jellies ...* *Plants can be useful* and *ornamental!*	Plants Listed: Buffaloberry — Shepherdia argentea Edible Honeysuckle — Lonicera caerulea var. edulis Elderberry — Sambucus canadensis Homestead Hawthorn — Crataegus mollis American Highbush Cranberry — Viburnum trilobum Nannyberry — Viburnum lentago Aronia or Black Chokeberry — Aronia melanocarpa Northrop Mulberry — Morus alba Rugosa Rose — Rosa Rugosa Sea Buckthorn — Hippophae rhamnoides Serviceberry (Wild Juneberry) — Amelanchier alnifolia & canadensis Siberian Peashrub — Caragana arborescens Staghorn Sumac — Rhus typhina Wayfaring Bush — Viburnum lantana Wentworth Highbush Cranberry — Viburnum trilobum Winterberry — Ilex verticillata Note: Looking for seedling apples, pears, plums or apricots for rootstock, pollinators or deer plantings? Click this link: seedling fruit Looking for currants? See our new currant section for gooseberries and red, white, and black currants: currants Looking for wild-type native shrubs for naturalizing? Click this link: native shrubs


	Buffaloberry — Shepherdia argentea attractive to wildlife 1 to 3 ft. plants $5.50 each At least two plants required for pollination. This attractive silver-leafed shrub is excellent for hedges (reaching 8 to12 ft,) extremely hardy, nitrogen-fixing, tolerant of drought and high pH, and produces a small tart berry superb for jams and jellies. Plants are male or female and are not sexed, so it's best to plant several to ensure pollination. Although tolerant to drought when mature, it establishes best with plenty of water. Space plants 2 to3 feet apart for a hedge.


	Edible Honeysuckle — Lonicera caerulea var. edulis attractive to wildlife 1 ft. plants $10.00 each, $85 package of 10 At least two plants required for pollination. From original parent plants obtained in the 70's out of Canada, these seedlings have larger-than-average fruit that is tart but useful for jam and jelly. The berry is blue and teardrop-shaped, with very tiny seeds (like a blueberry.) These are the earlist plants in the nursery to leaf out, flower and set fruit. Cedar waxwings adore them and so do the bumblebees. The bush is not climbing and not invasive, reaches a height of 4 to 6 feet, and makes a dense barrier that functions well as a snowfence. for a beautiful ornamental hedge, plant 18 in. to 2 ft. apart..
Selected Edible Honeysuckle Cultivars Dubbed "Haskaps" by the fruit-growing industry on the prairies of Canada, the following two cultivars are selections of Edible Honeysuckle with larger and sweeter fruit and higher yield. Tundra and Borealis will not pollinate each other, so must be planted with a regular edible honeysuckle. (above) Tundra — 1 ft. plants $15.00 each Good taste, firm texture, good for market. Borealis — 1 ft. plants $15.00 each Excellent flavor, soft texture, good for fresh eating.


Elderberry Syrup the best medicine for colds and flu; a wonderful winter tonic! Cut the umbels of fruit when the berries are black You can "rake" the berries from the stems with a fork. Cook on top of stoves with a small amount of water, then strain as for jelly. (Optional: add 2 1/2 cups sugar and 10 whole cloves for each pint of juice to make syrup.)

Elderberries — Sambucus canadensis

attractive to wildlife

1 ft. rooted cuttings $6.00 each, $42 package of 8 (2 of each variety)

At least two different varieties required for pollination.

A pretty ornamental and fruit bush which will grow to a height of 6 to7 feet. Berries are ideal for pies, jam, juices and wine. Flowers excellent for wine. The elderberry tolerates wet locations well, is productive and hardy, and has lovely fall foliage. Plant 4 to 6 feet apart. These plants come as a rooted cutting; they should be buried with the green stem (if any) above the ground and the rest just below the surface. Two or more varieties should be planted for cross-pollination.

Varieties offered:
Adams
Johns: Originated in Nova Scotia Experiment Station. Has large berries and clusters, ripens earlier than Adams. Extremely vigorous.
Nova: Originated in Nova Scotia in 1946 as an open-pollinated seedling of Adams. Fruit large, sweet and uniform. Extremely vigorous.
York: Originated in NY State, 1964. A very large bush with fruit larger than Adams. Considered one of the best cultivars.


	Homestead Hawthorn — Cretaegus mollis attractive to wildlife 2 to 3 ft. trees $6.00 each, $50 Package of 10 The small (15 ft. at maturity) tree is extremely hardy and attractive with its long thorns, pretty Spring flowers, ornamental fruit and brilliant Fall color. Hawthorn berries have long been used in herbal medicine, and birds also enjoy them. Plant 15 feet apart, or 6 to 8 feet apart for a hedge.


	Nannyberry (Wild Raisin) — Viburnum lentago attractive to wildlife 2 ft. plants $6.50 each, $50 package of 10 At least two plants required for pollination. About 8 to10 feet when fully grown, this attractive bush bears a sweet flat-seeded berry. Good to eat, if you can beat the birds to the crop. Extremely hardy. Plant 3 to 4 feet apart


	Aronia or Black Chokeberry — Aronia melanocarpa attractive to wildlife "Nero" — 1 to 2 ft plants $7.50 each, $60 package of 10 "Viking" — 1 to 2 ft. plants $7.50 each, $60 package of 10 Aronia berries contain the highest know levels of antioxidants of any temperate fruit — five times higher than blueberry or cranberry — and also contain strong anticancer compounds. Nero and Viking are cultivars that produce a fruit that is reputedly used in Russia for pie production, and can also be processed into juice. The berries are astringent when eaten fresh but the taste improves once processed. Will reach a height of 5 feet. Plant 6 ft. apart, or 3 to 4 ft. apart for a hedge. For native plantings or for a pollinator, see also our unselected Wild Chokeberry.


	Northrop Mulberry — Morus alba attractive to wildlife 2 to 3 ft. trees $16.00 each Northrop is the hardiest mulberry we've found. The parent tree was planted on the Northrop farm in the 1850's. Its location is just outside of Potsdam, and it is the only mulberry for 70 miles in all directions. It is now over 2 1/2 feet in diameter and 70 feet tall. These plants are propagated via tissue culture rather than by grafting, so they are genetically identical to the parent from root to tip. Even though Northrop exhibits great hardiness, (it has survived minus 50 degrees F.,) young plants may take some winter dieback due to extremely rapid growth in their first few seasons. With care, Northrop can fruit in 3 to 5 years. Self-fertile.


	Rugosa Rose — Rosa rugosa 1 to 2ft. plants $6.50 each, $55 package of 10 At least two plants required for pollination. A strong grower and tolerant to salt and sandy soil, this ornamental rose bush will reach a height of 3 to 6 feet. It blooms fragrantly throughout the summer, producing large, mild-flavored hips with an extremely high vitamin C content. The hips can be dried for tea or used for jam, jelly, syrup, and sauces. Rosa rugosa is the hardiest rose known, withstanding -50^oF. with no damage. Plant 1 to 2 feet apart for hedge.


	Sea Buckthorn — Hippophae rhamnoides attractive to wildlife Bright orange berries clustered close to the stem, beautiful silver-grey foliage, and long thorns characterize this small tree or shrub (10-12 ft. at maturity,) also known as "Cberski Ananas" or "Siberian pineapple." We were pleased and surprised one Fall to notice the yard of a customer who had planted his "seaberries" several years ago...they had made a striking and unique roadside hedge. Sea Buckthorn is tough and salt tolerant. The berries, through astringent, are high in vitamins C and E. Extremely hardy and tolerant to drought, they will also grow on alkaline soils. Space no more than 6 to 8 ft. apart.
Wild type/unsexed — 1 to 3 ft. plants $5.00 each Plant several to ensure pollination and fruiting. Harvest Moon — 1 ft. plants $15.00 each Female. From the Prairie Provinces of Canada. Fewer thorns, compact growth, easier picking. Plant with a male or with several wild-type, unsexed plants. Orange September — 1 ft. plants $15.00 each Another selection from Canada. Higher sugar content (13.7 brix). Plant with a male or with several wild-type, unsexed plants. Male Sea Buckthorn — 1 to 2 ft. plants $15.00 each At last, a sexed male to ensure a beautiful set of berries on your females. Will pollinate all Sea Buckthorn within 50 to 100 ft. Sea Buckthorn Package: 2 Harvest Moon, 2 Orange September, 1 Male — $67.50


	Wild Juneberry or Serviceberry — Amelanchier alnifolia & canadensis attractive to wildlife 2 to 3 ft. plants $6.00 each, $50 package of 10 At least two plants required for pollination. These are unselected (wild-type) seedlings. The fruit, while it is smaller and less abundant than that of the selected Juneberry or "Saskatoon" varieties, is very attractive to wildlife. Also known as Shadblow, this native shrub, more like a small tree, is the first to adorn the Spring landscape, bursting forth with a profusion of smalll white flowers. The fruit is similar to a blueberry. Fall foliage is striking red splashed with yellow and orange. The lowbush form, Amelanchier alnifolia, grows best in the western states, whereas the highbush form, Amelanchier canadensis, is best for eastern locations. Alnifolia grows to 6-10 feet and should be spaced 3 to 4 feet apart; canadensis reaches 20-25 feet and should be planted at least 6 to 8 feet apart.


	Siberian Pea Shrub — Caragana arborescens attractive to wildlife 1 to 2 ft. plants $6.00 each, $50 package of 10 At least two plants required for pollination. A member of the legume family, this attractive shrub is nitrogen-fixing, extremely hardy and produces small podded peas about the size of elderberries. The ``peas'' are reportedly 36% protein and could be used for flour, sprouts or animal (particularly chicken) feed. Mature height is 10 to12 ft.; may be kept shorter by pruning. Spacing should be 8 to15 feet, or 4-6 feet apart for a hedge.


	Wayfaring Bush — Viburnum lantana 3 to 4 ft. plants $6.00 each attractive to wildlife At least two plants required for pollination. A rounded shrub about 8 to 12 ft. high with an 8 - 12 ft. spread when mature. The coarse, symmetrical texture of the leaves, downy shoots, and noticeable buds at each axil make this a visually interesting plant. Early blooming panicles of flowers give way to flat clusters of yellow-green berries that turn red and then black. Birds enjoy the fruit.


	American Highbush Cranberry — Viburnum trilobum attractive to wildlife 1 to 3 ft. plants $6.00 each, $50 package of 10 Used for jams, preserves and to attract wildlife, the "cranberry" bush is not a true cranberry but rather a Viburnum, related to the Nannyberry. Fruit is bright red and hangs in large clusters long after the leaves are gone, contrasting nicely against the light-colored stems and yellow buds and making an attractive dense winter hedge, which will reach 6-10 feet. Highbush cranberry thrives on a variety of soil types, even slightly wet areas (but not in a bog or swamp). Plant 3 to5 ft. apart for a hedge. Wentworth Highbush Cranberry — Viburnum trilobum attractive to wildlife 2 ft. plants $8.00 each A selection of the native highbush cranberry with less tartness to the fruit. Berries are bright red and are borne in large clusters that are particularly ornamental against a background of winter white. Bushes reach 6-10 feet and make a great hedge.


	Winterberry — Ilex verticulata attractive to wildlife 2 to 3 ft. plants Female "Winter Red" $7.00 each Male $5.50 each $60 for package of 10 (8 female, 2 male) At least one male and one female required for pollination. A bright flash of color in an otherwise barren landscape, winterberry shows up best in late Fall. This northern holly loses its leaves but produces scarlet red berries which hug the stem, lasting well into winter to provide food for hungry birds. The boughs make beautiful decorations for the Winter Solstice season. Mature plants will reach 6 to 8 feet. Winterberry plants are male or female; only females make berries, but both are neccesary for fruiting. Plant males 2 to 10 feet from females or plant 1 of each sex in the same hole to ensure pollination.


	Staghorn Sumac — Rhus typhina attractive to wildlife 1 to 2 ft. plants $6.50 each, $55 package of 10 Grown from local Zone 3 seed, sumac is a native edible ornamental. "Rhus-ade" made from ripe seed heads is similar to lemonade and very high in vitamin C. The shrub is fast-growing and will often form thickets. The individual plants grow 10-12 feet tall in cold climates, taller in warmer climates. It prefers upland sites with good drainage, and does not do well in heavy, wet soils. Fall foliage is a stumming deep crimson and the soft, beautiful yellow-green wood, when 2-3 inches in diameter, is ideal for carving. Plant 2 to 5 feet apart.

EDIBLE LANDSCAPING PLANTS

Buffaloberry — Shepherdia argentea

1 to 3 ft. plants $5.50 each

At least two plants required for pollination.

Edible Honeysuckle — Lonicera caerulea var. edulis

1 ft. plants $10.00 each, $85 package of 10

Selected Edible Honeysuckle Cultivars

Elderberries — Sambucus canadensis

1 ft. rooted cuttings $6.00 each, $42 package of 8 (2 of each variety)

At least two different varieties required for pollination.

Homestead Hawthorn — Cretaegus mollis

2 to 3 ft. trees $6.00 each, $50 Package of 10

Nannyberry (Wild Raisin) — Viburnum lentago

2 ft. plants $6.50 each, $50 package of 10

At least two plants required for pollination.

Aronia or Black Chokeberry — Aronia melanocarpa

"Nero" — 1 to 2 ft plants $7.50 each, $60 package of 10

"Viking" — 1 to 2 ft. plants $7.50 each, $60 package of 10

Northrop Mulberry — Morus alba

2 to 3 ft. trees $16.00 each

Rugosa Rose — Rosa rugosa

1 to 2ft. plants $6.50 each, $55 package of 10

At least two plants required for pollination.

Sea Buckthorn — Hippophae rhamnoides

Wild Juneberry or Serviceberry — Amelanchier alnifolia & canadensis

2 to 3 ft. plants $6.00 each, $50 package of 10

At least two plants required for pollination.

Siberian Pea Shrub — Caragana arborescens

1 to 2 ft. plants $6.00 each, $50 package of 10

At least two plants required for pollination.

Wayfaring Bush — Viburnum lantana

3 to 4 ft. plants $6.00 each

At least two plants required for pollination.

American Highbush Cranberry — Viburnum trilobum

1 to 3 ft. plants $6.00 each, $50 package of 10

Wentworth Highbush Cranberry — Viburnum trilobum

2 ft. plants $8.00 each

Winterberry — Ilex verticulata

2 to 3 ft. plants

Female "Winter Red" $7.00 each

Male $5.50 each

$60 for package of 10 (8 female, 2 male)

At least one male and one female required for pollination.

Staghorn Sumac — Rhus typhina

1 to 2 ft. plants $6.50 each, $55 package of 10