Food Forest Understory Shrub & Berries List
Species descriptions, medicinal uses, and recipes to be added soon….
Understory Shrub Species
Amelanchier – Serviceberry
Ceanothus americanus – New Jersey Tea
Clethra ainifolia – Sweet Pepperbush
Cornus alternifolia – Alternate Leaved Dogwood
Cornus amomum – Silky Dogwood
Cephalanths occidentalis – Buttonbush
Cornus sericea – Red Osier Dogwood
Diervilla ionicera – Northern Bush Honeysuckle
Hamamelis virginiana – Witch Hazel
Ilex glabra – Inkberry
Ilex verticilata – Winterberry Holly
Lindera benzoin – Spicebush
Morelia pnesylvanica – Bayberry
Nemaphatus mucronatus – Mountain Holly
Photinia pyrifolia – Red Chokeberry
Photinia melanocarpa – Black Chokeberry
Prunus maritima – Beach Plum
Sambucus canadensis – Elderberry
Vibernum acerifolium – Maple Leaf
Vibernum cassinoides – Wild Raisin
Vibernum lentago – Nannyberry
Vibernum trilobum – American Cranberry
Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle
Carolina Allspice
Steeplebush
Mme Lemoine Lilac
Sensation Lilac
Berries
Raspberries
Blackberries, native wild
Blueberries (arriving Spring 2022)