Below is a list of plants that we offer, hope to offer, or simply think that others should consider when rewilding their land.
- Northern Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
Northern spicebush is a champion of the understory, thriving in full shade and supporting beautiful insects such as swallowtail butterflies and promethea moths. - American Plum (Prunus americana)
American plum will add with extremely high wildlife value to your yard, while also giving you a bountiful harvest of delicious fruit! - Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
Eastern redbud is a beautiful long-blooming specimen with edible flowers, perfect for building an understory. - River Birch (Betula nigra)
River birch has extremely high ecological value, and is perfect for repairing even heavily-polluted or eroding creeks and waterways. - Sunflower (Helianthus spp)
The mighty Helianthus is a keystone species for almost anything that loves pollen or nectar! - Boxelder Maple (Acer negundo)
If you are not squeamish about boxelder bugs, the boxelder maple is a hardy mid-story tree which provides a buffet for birds and bees alike. - Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)
Black cherry is a native tree that provides an ample harvest for jam-making, while also supporting more insects than any genus other than Quercus. - American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
The largest deciduous tree in North America, perfect for beautifully restoring riparian habitats.