Aristolochia durior 20-30' Native vine. Vigorous climber with large heart-shaped dark green leaves. Inconspicuous but fun little flowers. Sun or shade. Z4.
Polystichum acrostichoides 18–24" tall. Northeastern native fern with semi-evergreen fronds can be cut for Christmas greenery or left standing for winter interest. Z3.
Vitis spp. Early to mid-season. Seedless sweet green table grape, good for fresh eating and juice. Non-slipskin. Worth trialing in Zone 4, but certainly hardy to Z5.
Vitis spp. Mid to late season. The classic seeded grape of New England for 175 years. Dark blue grapes great for fresh eating, juice, jelly and wine. Z5.
Vitis spp. Early season. Loose clusters of golden-green grapes suited for single varietal and blended wines. Fruity, crisp, mineral, hints of apple and pear. Z4/5.
Vitis spp. Early season. Red grape for Burgundy-styles wines, ports and rosés. Fruity and earthy. Good for cooler areas with short growing seasons. Z4.
Hydrangea quercifolia 3-4' × 3-5' Giant panicles mature to deep rose and dry to red in fall. Broad lobed leaves. Low maintenance. Species native to N. America. Z5
Hydrangea quercifolia 4-6' × 3-5' Spreading native hydrangea with large oak-like leaves and spiked whitish-pink double flowers July-Aug. Dried flowers turn pink to bronze. Purple, red and orange fall folliage. Z5.
Syringa vulgaris 7×8' Deep purple buds followed by fragrant shimmering single blooms of deep blue-purple backed by a light silver-lilac. Unusual and very nice. Z3.
Syringa vulgaris 10×10'. Creamy buds and very thick double white blooms. One of the oldest named varieties from one of the most famous of all lilac breeders. Z3.
Syringa meyeri 3-4' × 3-6'. Excellent choice for small spaces! Dwarf lilac with clusters of fragrant pale pinky-violet single blossoms. Blooms midseason. Z3.
Lobelia siphilitica 3–5' tall. Native wildflower of stream edges and bogs with also thrive in moist gardens. Blue-violet blossoms beloved by bumblebees. Z3.
Zizia aurea 18-32" tall. Native wildflower is an important pollinator plant. Long bloom time, late spring to summer. Short-lived perennial spreads by seed. Z3.
Rhododendron groenlandicum 1-2' × 2-3' Low-growing native evergreen twiggy shrub with leathery leaves and fuzzy white flower clusters. A must-have for Zone 2 plant enthusiasts.
Prunus persica Late season, red-stained flesh. Red-fleshed clingstone fruit, firm and tart when ripe. Beautiful pies, pickles and preserves! Dependable trees. Z4.
