Ampelopsis brevipedunculata ( Blueberry Climber )

Unusual, vigorous, deciduous climbing vine with 3- or 5-lobed, palmate, dark green leaves. Attractive lilac and blue berries provide color in fall. Good climber is given sturdy support such as concrete wall or sturdy arbor. Choice hanging basket plant. Tolerant […]

Ampelocalamus scandens ( Bamboo )

Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There are two main types of bamboo. Runner types send out underground stems to varying distances and sent up a vertical […]

Ammophila breviligulata ( American Beach Grass )

This species in the grass family (Poaceae) has narrow grasslike foliage, with leaf veins typically parallel to one another and the leaf margins are most often smooth. With a few exceptions, such as bamboo, most grasses are herbaceous, meaning they […]

Amelanchier arborea ( Serviceberry )

This small, deciduous tree, with a rounded crown, has delicate, white, early spring flowers followed by edible, reddish-purple fruit. Fall color may range from yellow, to salmon, to red. Does best when grown in acid, fertile, moist but well-drained soil […]

Amelanchier alnifolia ( Alder-leaved Serviceberry )

Large, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub or small tree. Oval leaves are purplish when new, turning green with age. Covered with profuse, mildly fragrant white flowers in spring. Edible greenish-red to purple-black fruit eaten fresh or in pies. Because roots are not […]