Shrubs

American Elderberry

Black Chokeberry

Butterfly Bush

Common Purple Lilac

Golden Currant

Potentilla

Hedge Cotoneaster

Nanking Cherry

Mock Orange

Oakleaf Sumac

Red Osier Dogwood

Serviceberry

Siberian Peashrub

Tatarian Honeysuckle

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Golden Currant
(Ribes aureum)

A native shrub with 2" clusters of bright, fragrant yellow flowers and colorful fruit that is popular for making jams, and excellent for wildlife. Flowers in early spring. Leaves are light green and glossy that turn red in the fall.

Purchase size: 2-3 feet
Price/5: $11.00
Price/10: $17.00
Growth rate: fast
Average height: 3-6 feet
Hardiness: Zone 2

Site requirements: Grows well in a variety of types of soils. They do better in more moist areas. Somewhat shade tolerant.