Shepherdia canadensis

A shrub native to northern forests that produces small, red, berry-like fruits. Can grow under a wide range of conditions, but most commonly naturally occurs in rocky areas like eastern Presque Isle County and wet-boggy areas. Can survive on poor soils due to its ability to add nitrogen to the soil through nitrogen fixation. The fruits are appealing to grouse, black bears, and snowshoe hares.

Sold as bareroot seedlings 6-12" tall.

Malus ioensis

This is a beautiful, hard-to-get, native crabapple tree! We've been trying to get some of these trees to offer for several years, and this is our first success! Produces pink and whitish pink blossoms with yellow anthers, and flowers mature into greenish yellow fruits. A good choice of ornamental plant with a great deal of value to wildlife, especially native pollinators. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and tolerates rocky, alkaline soils. Prefers full sun.

Sold as bareroot seedlings 12-18" tall.

Morus rubra

Produces abundant, edible, deep red/purple fruits that attract songbirds, upland game birds, and other wildlife. Multiple interesting leaf shapes. Red mulberry is native to Michigan but is less common than its invasive cousin, white mulberry, which produces weedy hybrids with red mulberry in southern Michigan. Prefers moist, fertile soils and can tolerate shade well, often growing under other mature trees.

Protection from deer browse recommended.

Sold as bareroot seedlings, 12-18" tall.