This group contains many hardy types of trees and shrubs which seem to flourish under poor soil conditions. In general they have a deep root system which enables them to obtain moisture and food material during periods of dry weather.

a. Trees:

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Juniperus virginiana Red Cedar

Pinus banksiana

Jack Pine Pinus rigida

Pitch Pine

Pinus strobus White Pine

Pinus sylvestris Scotch Pine

Prunus padus commutata

Hybrid European Bird Cherry

Pyrus baccata (in variety) Siberian Flowering Crab

Quercus rubra " Red Oak

Robinia pseudacacia Black Locust b. Shrubs:

Azalea nudiflora Pinkster Flower

Garagana arborescens Siberian Pea Shrub

Comptonia asplenifolia

Sweet Fern Cornus mas

Cornelian Cherry

Cytisus scoparius Scotch Broom

Hamamelis virginiana Witch Hazel

Hippophae rhamnoides Sea Buckthorn

Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora Large-flowering Hydrangea

Juniperus communis Common Juniper

Mahonia aquifolium Oregon Grape

Myrica cerifera

Bayberry Prunus maritima

Beach Plum Rhamnus cathartica

Common Buckthorn

Rhus canadensis Fragrant Sumac

Rosa rugosa Japanese Rose

Salix tristis

Dwarf Grey Willow

Sophora viciifolia

Sophora Spiraea vanhouttei

Van Houtte's Bridal Wreath

Symphoricarpos vulgaris Indian Currant

Tamarix (in variety) Tamarisk

Vaccinium corymbosum High-bush Blueberry

Viburnum (in variety) Viburnum c. Vines:

Actinidia (in variety) Silver Vine

Ampelopsis quinquefolia Virginia Creeper

Celastrus (in variety) Bitter-sweet

Lonicera japonica halliana Japanese Honeysuckle

Lycium halimifolium Matrimony Vine

Vitis (in variety) Grape