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Trees, Shrubs, Woody Vines & Groundcovers
This year we are expanding our selection of trees, shrubs, and vines to include many hard to find, yet desirable, native species. At this time most of our trees and shrubs will be shipped in 4 1/2" pots unless indicated that they will be shipped "bare-root." Bare-root plants will be sent while the plants are dormant (early spring). Potted plants may be planted throughout the growing season. As we are trying improve our service, we welcome your comments and suggestions.
    cut/dried flowers cut/dried flowers edible edible medicinal medicinal xeriscape xeriscape aquatic aquatic native to KY native to KY
    Full Shade full shade part shade, part sun Full Sun full sun Songbirds songbird food Hummingbirds hummingbird food Butterflies butterfly food
Bottlebrush BuckeyeAesculus parviflora
BOTTLEBRUSH BUCKEYE   native to KYfull sun part shade/part sunhummingbirds
A very dramatic, widely spreading (up to 20 feet!) shrub. Large white flower plumes (up to 12" long) are held high above foliage. All parts are poisonous if eaten.

White.     Jul-Aug.     9-12 '     Zone 4-8
Dwarf BuckeyeAesculus pavia
DWARF BUCKEYE   native to KYfull sun part shade/part sunhummingbirds
Large shrub or small tree with large palmately compound leaves and showy red flower clusters. Attractive, smooth nuts (poisonous). Shade tolerant, well-drained soil. Attracts hummingbirds.

Red.     Apr.     12-20 '     Zone 6-8
Smooth AlderAlnus serrulata
SMOOTH ALDER   native to KYfull sun part shade/part sun
A multi-stemmed and suckering small tree with shiny gay-brown bark. Can be aggressive in moist areas. The cone-shaped fruit persists throughout winter. Beautiful yellow-brown to purple male catkins in February-March. Excellent plant for poor soil areas.

Brown-Purple.     Feb-Mar.     12-30 '     Zone 4-9
Amelanchier arborea
DOWNY SERVICEBERRY   native to KYfull shadepart shade/part sunsongbirds
Shrub or small tree with simple, finely serrated leaves. Showy white flowers in clusters appear before leaves. Edible reddish berries in June have high wildlife value. Average, well-drained loamy soil.

White.     Apr.     20-35 '     Zone 3-9
Allegheny ServiceberryAmelanchier laevis
ALLEGHENY SERVICEBERRY   native to KYfull sunpart shade/part sunsongbirds
One of the first under-story trees to bloom in the woods. white flowers appear before the purplish young leaves open. fruits turn a bright red before ripening to purple, if the birds don't get to them first. Trees have pendulous branching pattern and a bright orange-red fall color.

White.     Apr.     18-35 '     Zone 3-8
Amelanchier x grandiflora
APPLE SERVICEBERRY   native to KYpart shade/part sunfull shadesongbirds
Medium height vase-shaped form with fine textured branching. blue green foliage opens after the display of white flowers in early spring. fuits are reddish purple and quickly eaten by birds. Orange and red fall color; the fine texture and slate gray bark provide winter interest.

White.     Apr.     To 40 '     Zone 3-8
Indigo BushAmorpha fruticosa
INDIGO BUSH   native to KYfull sunpart shade/part sunhummingbirdsbutterflies
A graceful shrub with large, fragrant flower spikes and divided leaves with oval leaflets resembing a locust. Fast growing.

Purple.     June-Jul.     8-12 '     Zone 4-9
Dutchman's PipeAristolochia macrophylla
DUTCHMAN'S PIPE   native to KYpart shade/part sunbutterflies
Very unusual high climbing vine. the exotic brown flower resembles an old fashioned smoking pipe.Interesting 4-6" round pods in fall. To get the best view of the unusual flowers, grow on a trellis or arbor. (Food source for the pipevine swallowtail butterfly)

Brown.     May-Jun.     20-25 '     Zone 6-8
Red ChokeberryAronia arbutifolia
RED CHOKEBERRY   native to KYfull sunpart shade/part sunsongbirdsbutterflies
Fine texture in branching and foliage. Nice white flower clusters and bright red fuit persisting through winter. Fire red fall color. Tolerates dry to wet soil.

White.     May.     3-12 '     Zone 4-8
Aronia melanocarpa
BLACK CHOKEBERRY   native to KYfull sunpart shade/part sunsongbirdsbutterflies
A small shrub with finely toothed leaves and flowers in terminal clusters that develop into blue-black berries. Prefers moist to wet soil. Attractive when naturalized at the margins of pond and bog gardens or in wet soils.
White-pink.     Jun-Sep.     2-3 '     Zone 3-6
Paw PawAsimina triloba
PAW PAW   native to KYediblefull shadepart shade/part sun
Small understory tree with large elliptic leaves. Edible fuits with banana-like flavor. Tends to form thickets and makes good wildlife cover. average to moist well-drained soil.

Red-brown.     Jul.     10-35 '     Zone 5-8
Calycanthus floridus
SWEET SHRUB   native to KYfull sunpart shade/part sun
A medium shrub with showy fragrant blossoms, aromatic twigs and rich green, glossy foliage. Prefers organic, well-drained soil.

Red.     May.     3-9'     Zone 6-8
Trumpet CreeperCampsis radicans
TRUMPET CREEPER   native to KYxeriscapefull sunpart shade/part sunhummingbirds
A fast-growing vine with large trumpet-shaped flowers on climbing or sprawling stems. Provides quick cover on trellis, fence and other supports. A familiar vine of fencerows and thickets.

Deep orange.     Jul-Sep.     3-9 '     Zone 5-9
New Jersey TeaCeanothus americanus
NEW JERSEY TEA   native to KYediblexeriscapefull sunpart shade/part sunhummingbirdsbutterflies
A compact shrub with neat rounded flower clusters and attractive deep green foliage. Well-drained loam. Useful as low hedge or border plant. Used by 13 species of butterflies.

White.     Jul-Aug.     2-3 '     Zone 3-9
ButtonbushCephalanthus occidentalis
BUTTONBUSH   native to KYfull sunpart shade/part sunsongbirdsbutterflies
A multi-stemmed shrub with rounded, fuzzy flowerheads and glossy foliage that turns smoky red in autumn. Moist to wet soil or shallow water. Forms dense stands when naturalized along pond or wetland margins. Poisonous foliage.

White.     Jun-Jul.     5-15 '     Zone 3-10
FringetreeChionanthus virginicus
FRINGETREE *  native to KYfull sunpart shade/part sunsongbirds
Breathtaking when in bloom, these small trees often grow more broad than tall. Slow to leaf out in spring, but be patient and they will reward you with striking, fragrant white flower clusters. the fluffy flower clusters are 7" long. If you have both sexes, the females will produce dark blue berries that are valuable for wildlife. Will tolerate moist soils, but prefers acidic soil.

White.  May-Jun.  20-35 '  Zone 4-8      * need male and female plants to produce berries
Yellow-WoodCladrastis lutea
YELLOW-WOOD   native to KYfull sunpart shade/part sun
Smooth ash gray bark, large compound leaves. Beautiful pea-like flowers in large dangling clusters. Average to wet loamy soil.

White.     May-Jun.     50-75 '     Zone 5-7
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Shooting Star Nursery
160 Soards Road
Georgetown, KY 40324
 Phone:  (502) 867-7979
Fax:      (502) 867-7677
Email:  ShootingStarNursery@msn.com
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