Carolina Buckthorn
Zones 4-9
Very ornamental shrub or small tree (10-20') has glossy foliage and berries that change from blue to red and has yellow flowers in June.
Flameleaf Sumac
Zone 4
One of the most ornamental Sumacs, shiny dark green leaves turn shades of red, scarlet, and burgundy in fall. Velvety crimson seed heads follow yellowish green summer blooms. Interesting branching and stem habit. Will tolerate poor, rocky soils.
Elderberry
Zone 4
Has intriguing dark, almost black foliage which actually deepens in the summer. Loads of lemon scented rich pink flowers in early summer make a wonderful contrast.
Zones 5-8
Small tree with picturesque branching and leaves that turn bright yellow, red, orange, and purple in autumn. Small clusters of fragrant yellow flowers appear in May before the leaves.
Steeplebush
Zones 4-7
A small shrub with dark green toothed leaves and showy pyramidal flower clusters.
American Snowball
Zone 7
Clusters of nodding white flowers with a delicate perfume decorate this 6-8' shrub in June.
Mother of Pearl Snowberry
Zone 4
Pearly white ornamental berries with pink sheen follow light pink spring blooms contrasting against bluish green foliage. Persistent fruit is useful in floral arrangements. Naturalized mass plantings help stabilize soils. Best growth and color in full sun, will tolerate partial shade.
Pond Cypress
Zone 5
Spectacular tree with string-like leaves grows in a columnar habit to heights of 80'. Gorgeous around water.
Bald Cypress
Zones 4-11
A stately fast growing tree. A southeast native with vigorous growth and beautiful form.