Chestnut (hybrid) Alder Castanea Alnus spp.

Overstory tree that produces prolific edible Overstory or understory tree that tolerates nuts for humans/wildlife. A native heritage range of soils, likes moisture. Nitrogen fixing tree that used to dominate Eastern forests. and good wood & wildlife value. Naturalized.

Paw Paw Juneberry Asimina triloba Amelanchier spp.

Understory, shade tolerant tree. Need at least Thicket forming shrub/tree. Prolific late two for pollination. Largest tree-fruit that can spring berries for humans and wildlife. be grown in NY. Nutritious and delicious. Somewhat shade tolerant. Beautiful form.

Beach Plum Hazelnut (hybrid) Prunus Maritima Corlyus spp.

Understory tree, short form, produces small Understory shrub, needs at least half-day to edible fruits, resistant to many common sun for good nut production. Good nutritious diseases of plums and apples. nuts, easy to maintain. Hybrid resists blight. Seaberry Elderberry Hippophae Rhamnoides Sambuccus canadensis

Sun loving shrub; producer of highest Native shrub with highly nutritious berries. amount of Vitamin C in cold climates. Easy to grow and maintain. Tolerates full sun Nitrogen fixing good for site needing repair. to partial shade. Attracts beneficials.

Sorrell Comfrey Rumex spp. Symphytum uplandicum

Herbaceous. Great lemony edible leaves, Herbaceous. Accumulates K, P, Ca, Cu, Fe, Mg, accumulates K, P, Ca, Fe, Na, “Profusion” “chop n drop”, spider plant, Hybrid varieties variety never flowers and is recommended. have sterile seed (x uplandicum)

Nettle Yarrow Urtica dioca Achillea millefolium

Tolerates a wide range of conditions, leaves Accumulates K, P, CU, Aster family, habitat grow larger in shade. Highly nutritious and and egg laying sites for beneficials, great medical greens. Attracts beneficial insects. forage. Can act as a groundcover. Good tea. Wild Indigo Clover Baptisia australis Trifolium spp.

Prolific nitrogen fixing herbaceous shrub Self seeding annual or perennial groundcover with beautiful pea-like flowers. Easy to grow Nitrogen fixer. Tolerates foot traffic, easy to and transplant. "Chop and Drop" to control. establish, White clover best for shade spots.

Buckwheat Winter Rye Fagopyrum esculentum Lolium spp.

Incredible cover crop, sow from May through Annual groundcover. Can sow almost Sept as it does frost kill, good nectar for bees, anytime of year, will stay green all winter, edible seed, weed suppression plant continue growing in spring, Inexpensive seed.

Sunchoke Alliums Helianthus tuberosus Allium spp

Tall growing woody herbaceous plant. High Chives, welsh onion, egyptian onion all yields of high protein edible tubers. Easy to perennial. Great pest control plant, grow, will be permanent where you plant! suppresses grass development. Easy to

Daikon Radish Stropharia Mushroom Raphanus sativus longipinnatus Stropharia Rugosa-annulata

Soil decompaction cover crop. Can broadcast Easy to grow, edible mushroom for the into a variety of conditions. Spicy, edible root. garden which produces portabella-like Leave some in the ground to rot over winter. mushrooms and helps decompose OM.

Key (PRIMARY function) Food Crop Food/Wildlife Crop Nitrogen Fixer Insectary Nutrient Accumulator Cover Crop/Soil Builder