China rose
Rosa chinensis
The china rose (Rosa chinensis) is a Southwest China native. The plant has been cultivated for so long that it has become hard to tell the difference between wild and cultivated varieties. With medium-sized clusters of flowers and a long blooming season, it is easy to see why the china rose was chosen as the basis for many rose hybrids.
White ash
Fraxinus americana
White ash is a species of ash tree native to North America. It’s leaves turn distinctly bright yellow or red in the autumn. Fraxinus americana is a fast-growing pioneer species that often inhabits riparian zones, and fragmented and disturbed habitats. It is similar in appearance to Green ash (F. pennsylvanica) and sometimes it is hard to tell between the two.
Strawberry tree
Arbutus unedo
Arbutus unedo is an evergreen shrub or a small tree native to Europe. It is colloquially called strawberry tree because its bright red fruits somewhat resemble strawberries. The fruits of this lovely plant are very nutritious and full of sugar, which is why they are mostly used for making jams, pastries, fruit yogurts, and alcoholic beverages.
Red maple
Acer rubrum
The red maple is a common North American tree with distinctive red leaves and flower buds. Its sap can be made into maple syrup and the wood is good for furniture. Though non-toxic to humans, the leaves are very toxic to horses. According to the U.S. Forest Service, red maple is the most common tree in eastern North America.
Narrow-leaved ash
Fraxinus angustifolia
Narrow-leaved ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) is a deciduous tree that will grow from 18 to 24 m tall. It blooms in spring with small greenish flowers. Fast growing with small narrow leaves that have a lacy-textured appearance and turn to a beautiful golden yellow in fall. Winged seeds ripen in fall. Grows in full sun with moist to medium well-drained soil.