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Great North American Shrubs for Moist Soils in New England

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Hardy native North American shrubs are important elements in New England gardens. They add depth and character to any garden and not only provide lovely blooms, but also attractive berries, showy fall color, and food for the birds.

Here is a list of native North American shrubs that thrive in moist soils.

Great North American Shrubs for Moist Soils in New England

Aesculus Parviflora, Bottlebrush Buckeye, Dwarf Buckeye, Dwarf Horse Chestnut, White Flowers, Shade Plant, Plants for Shade, Royal Horticultural Society - Award of Garden Merit

Aesculus parviflora (Bottlebrush Buckeye)

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Aesculus Parviflora, Bottlebrush Buckeye, Dwarf Buckeye, Dwarf Horse Chestnut, White Flowers, Shade Plant, Plants for Shade,

Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye)

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Calycanthus Floridus 'Michael Lindsey', Carolina Allspice 'Michael Lindsey', Sweetshrub 'Michael Lindsey', Strawberry-Bush 'Michael Lindsey', Sweet Bubby 'Michael Lindsey', Sweet Betsy 'Michael Lindsey', Spicebush 'Michael Lindsey', Flowering shrub

Calycanthus floridus (Carolina Allspice)

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Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird', Sweet Pepper Bush 'Hummingbird', Sweet Pepperbush 'Hummingbird', Summer Sweet 'Hummingbird', Summersweet 'Hummingbird'

Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet)

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Cornus controversa 'Variegata', Wedding Cake Tree, Giant Dogwood, Variegated Giant Dogwood, Deciduous Shrubs, Foliage, Fall color, Winter color, shrub with berries, Flowering tree, Blue fruits

Cornus alternifolia (Pagoda Dogwood)

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Cornus Sericea, Red Osier Dogwood, Red-Osier Dogwood, RedOsier Dogwood, Red Willow, Redstem Dogwood, Redtwig Dogwood, Red-Rood, American Dogwood, Creek Dogwood, Western Dogwood, Cornus stolonifera, Swida sericea, Deciduous Shrubs, Foliage, Fall color, Winter color, shrub with berries

Cornus amomum (Silky Dogwood)

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Cornus controversa 'Variegata', Wedding Cake Tree, Giant Dogwood, Variegated Giant Dogwood, Deciduous Shrubs, Foliage, Fall color, Winter color, shrub with berries, Flowering tree, Blue fruits

Cornus racemosa (Gray Dogwood)

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Fothergilla Gardenii 'Blue Mist', Dwarf Fothergilla, Fothergilla 'Blue Mist', Dwarf Fothergilla 'Blue Mist'

Fothergilla gardenii (Dwarf Fothergilla)

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Fothergilla Major, Mountain Witch Alder, Large Fothergilla, Tall Fothergilla Royal Horticultural Society - Award of Garden Merit

Fothergilla major (Mountain Witch Alder)

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Hamamelis virginiana, Virginian Witch Hazel, American Witch Hazel, Snapping Hazel Nut, Spotted Alder, Winter Bloom, Yellow Flowers, Yellow Witch Hazel,

Hamamelis virginiana (Virginian Witch Hazel)

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Hydrangea Arborescens Annabelle, Smooth Hydrangea 'Annabelle', Hydrangea 'Annabelle', White hydrangea, Best hydrangeas, AGM Hydrangeas

Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth Hydrangea)

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Hydrangea Quercifolia 'Snowflake',Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Snowflake', Hydrangea Quercifolia 'Brido', Hydrangea Quercifolia 'Flore Pleno', Hydrangea Quercifolia 'Snow Flake', white flowers, white hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia (Oak Leaf Hydrangea)

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Ilex Verticillata 'Winter Red', Winterberry 'Winter Red', Red berries, evergreen shrub, American winterberry, Aquifoliaceae, Berry, holly, Ilex, winter shrub

Ilex verticillata (Winterberry)

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Itea virginica 'Little Henry', Virginia Sweetspire 'Little Henry', Sweet Spire 'Little Henry', Tassel-White 'Little Henry', Virginia Willow 'Little Henry', Virginian Willow 'Little Henry', Itea virginica 'Sprich'

Itea virginica (Virginia Sweetspire)

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Kalmia Latifolia, Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush, Spoonwood Tree, Flowering shrub, evergreen shrub, pink flowers Royal Horticultural Society - Award of Garden Merit

Kalmia angustifolia (Sheep Laurel)

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Kalmia Latifolia, Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush, Spoonwood Tree, Flowering shrub, evergreen shrub, pink flowers Award - General

Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel)

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Aronia Arbutifolia Brilliantissima, Red Chokeberry, Red Chokeberry 'Brilliantissima', 'Brilliantissima' Chokeberry, Photinia pyriflolia

Lindera benzoin (Spice Bush)

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Pieris ‘Brouwer’s Beauty’, Japanese Andromeda ‘Brouwer’s Beauty’, Hybrid Andromeda ‘Brouwer’s Beauty’, Lily of the Valley Shrub

Pieris floribunda (Mountain Andromeda)

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Rhododendron Calendulaceum, Flame Azalea, Azalea calendulacea, Azalea lutea, Late-Midseason Azalea, Late Season Azalea, Deciduous Azaleas, Yellow Azalea, Yellow Rhododendron, Yellow Flowering Shrub Award - General

Rhododendron calendulaceum (Flame Azalea)

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Rhododendron Vaseyi, Pink-Shell Azalea, pink flowers, pink rhododendron, pink flowering shrub

Rhododendron maximum (Great Laurel)

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Rhododendron Vaseyi, Pink-Shell Azalea, pink flowers, pink rhododendron, pink flowering shrub Royal Horticultural Society - Award of Garden Merit

Rhododendron vaseyi (Pink-Shell Azalea)

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Rhododendron Viscosum, Swamp Azalea, Swamp Honeysuckle, White Swamp Honeysuckle, Deciduous Azalea, Very Late Season Rhododendron, Fragrant Rhododendron, White Rhododendron, White Flowering Shrub Royal Horticultural Society - Award of Garden Merit

Rhododendron viscosum (Swamp Azalea)

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Rosa virginiana, Virginia Rose, Wild Rose, Prairie Rose, American Dwarf Wild Rose, Shining-Leaved Rose, Rosa lucida, Shrub Roses, Pink roses, Hardy roses

Rosa carolina (Carolina Rose)

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Salix discolor, Pussy Willow, American Glaucous Willow, American Salix, American Pussy, Catkins

Salix discolor (Pussy Willow)

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Sambucus canadensis, American Black Elderberry, American Elder, Common Elderberry,Elderberry, Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis

Sambucus canadensis (American Elder)

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Spiraea × vanhouttei, (Spirea), Vanhoutte Spirea, Bridalwreath, White Flowers, Bridal Wreath Spirea

Spiraea tomentosa (Steeplebush)

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Stewartia pseudocamellia, Deciduous Camellia, Japanese Stewartia, Deciduous Stewartia, Pelling Bark, Exfoliating Bark, White flowers, fall color, red leaves

Stewartia ovata (Mountain Camellia)

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Vaccinium corymbosum Bluecrop, Highbush Blueberry 'Blue Crop', Blueberry 'Blue Crop', Berries, Blue Berries

Vaccinium corymbosum (Highbush Blueberry)

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Vaccinium macrocarpon, Cranberry, Fruiting Shrubs, Red Berries, Cranberries,

Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry)

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Viburnum Lentago, Nannyberry, Sheepberry, Sweet Viburnum, Fragrant Shrub, Shrub with fall color, fall color, shrub with berries

Viburnum lentago (Nannyberry)

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Selecting the right shrub can be daunting for New England gardeners. If you are looking for beautiful, low-maintenance and hardy plants that thrive in the New England region, you may want to review the guides below. They will assist you in finding the top performing shrubs that are perfectly suited to your garden.​

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Award-Winning Shrubs for Gardeners in New England

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Great Shrubs for Shady Gardens in New England

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Great Shrubs for Sunny Slopes in New England Gardens

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Great Shrubs with Berries for Winter Interest for New England

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Great Shrubs with Brilliant Fall Color for New England Gardens

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Overlooked Flowering Shrubs for New England Gardens

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Garden Examples

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A Glowing Fall Border with Asters, Dogwood and Grasses

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A Cheerful Border Idea with Monarda, Agastache and Echinacea

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A Spring Border Idea with Lilac, Columbine and Meadow Rue

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A Prairie Style Garden Idea with Echinacea, Veronicastrum and Sedum

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Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 3
Plant Type Shrubs
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive
New England Plant Combination Ideas New England Guides

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 3
Plant Type Shrubs
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive
New England Plant Combination Ideas New England Guides

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