(Alnus incana spp. tenuifolia): oval form with multiple stems; excellent choice for natural landscaping; attracts birds; of interest year round - we especially like its winter aspect: reddish buds noticeable for their contrast to gray bark, catkins, and attractive small cones; thrives in moist soil, but not limited to it; Montana native. (30')

Medium to large size shrub with pink blooms in early spring; hairy fruit attract wildlife; wonderful red fall foliage. (6')

Burgundy-purple leaves add contrast in the landscape; small, inconspicuous yellow flowers; bright red berries in fall attract birds; needs sun and moist, well-drained soils. (3’)

Dwarf, globe shaped shrubs with deep purple leaves, new growth is red giving the plant a glowing effect; low maintenance and tolerates a wide variety of soils; always a show stopper. (2-3’)

Dwarf, globe shaped shrubs with deep purple leaves, new growth is red giving the plant a glowing effect; low maintenance and tolerates a wide variety of soils; always a show stopper. (2-3’)

Other than its prickly spines we can only rave about this plant - beautiful yet not commonly grown; very hardy; outstanding red fall foliage that persists; yellow flowers and bright red berries; attractive shape - rounded with arching branches. (4-5')

Silver-leafed, thorny shrub with orange-red fruits used for jellies...birds love them too! Suitable for a natural landscape setting; to assure fruit production, plant at least three. (8-12')

Yellow flowers in early summer; a favorite of hummingbirds; delicate leaves; withstands drought and alkaline soils better than most shrubs; makes nice hedge; very hardy. (12-15')

Blooms late summer with purplish-blue flowers; silvery-green foliage; loved by butterflies and bees; drought-tolerant. (2-3')

Showy white flowers in spring before leaves appear followed by red berries appealing to birds and excellent for jams and jellies. (8-10')

Continuous display of ornamental splendor: white flowers in May followed by edible black berries used for cooking and appealing to birds; leaves glossy green in spring/summer, turning a brilliant red in fall; not to be confused with chokecherry as they are quite different. (4-6') 'Iroquois Beauty' is a compact cultivar. (3-4')

Attractive large plant with fruit coveted by our "fine feathered friends" as well as ourselves; purple-red fruit makes excellent jelly, syrup and wine; extremely hardy; vibrant fall foliage; ideal for natural landscaping. (15-25')

Foliage emerges bright green and turns purpe mid summer; fruit attracts wildlife and is excellent for jelly, syrup, and wine; prefers well drained soil; drought tolerant once established; extremely hardy. (20-30')

a delightful, low growing shrub; small, shiny leaves, delicate pink flowers in spring followed by red berries in late summer/fall; ideal for tucking into a small space in your shrub bed. (2-3')

Dark green glossy leaves turn red in fall; black fruit; fast growing attractive hedge; very hardy. (8-10')

makes a great hedge - responds well to shearing; grows happily in sun or shade; very hardy. (4-5')

Leafs out early providing spring greenery; yellow flowers in the spring; makes a beautiful, low, dense hedge; responds well to shearing but requires little pruning; grows well in sun, also a great choice for shade; very hardy. (3-4')

Black berries are sweet and prolific; very hardy; prefers partial shade - does not like dry, exposed location; another of our favorite Montana native plants - attracts wildlife and also provides much people pleasure; makes excellent jelly. (4-6')

Small, compact shrub with variegated foliage; fragrant pink flowers. (2-3')

Compact form; dark red twigs; fragrant white flowers followed by blue-white berries; scarlet red fall foliage. (4')

Yellow-stemmed dogwood combines with Red Twig Dogwoods for maximum winter impact. (8-10')

Similar to Red Twig in all ways except smaller size, more dense and spreading to 8'. (5-6')

Attractive all year; white flowers in spring; berries for birds in autumn, brilliant, red bark in winter, takes partial shade. (8-10')

Similar to other red-twigged varieties but more compact and exciting; green leaves with creamy-white margins make this an especially elegant plant. (5-6')

Beautiful, white flowering shrub that thrives in shade; large flowers bloom from mid summer to frost; low growing with rounded shape. (3')

Large conical clusters of white flowers turning deep pink; blooms from late summer to early fall. (6-8')

This is the lilac you see most often, with delicate, fragrant purple flowers in May; makes excellent hedge; very hardy. (12-15')

This is the lilac you see most often, with delicate, fragrant white flowers in May; makes excellent hedge; very hardy. (12-15')

Non-suckering, extremely hardy Canadian hybrid; extends lilac season since lavender flowers appear two weeks later than common lilac; ideal for hedge. (8-10') 

Spectacular, dwarf variety; profuse blooms at an early age; flowers are violet purple; foliage is delicate and very attractive; superb plant for its tidiness; Need we say more? (4-5')

A french hybrid lilac with one of the largest size deep purple blooms; Highly fragrant and very hardy. 

Pink buds open to double white flowers; Excellent fragrance.

A popular, old fashioned lilac with deep reddish-purple blooms.

A Blake Nursery favorite with double pink-lavender blooms and bright green leaves.

An older introduction from the 1880's, one of the deepest purple blooms; Highly fragrant and very cold hardy.

Another favorite at Blake Nursery, this is a french hybrid lilac with showy double bright white flowers; very fragrant and cold hardy.

A popular lilac with a unique double blue flower. 

A more recent introduction with unique deep purple flowers with white edges. This is a popular lilac with deep green leaves and is very winter hardy. 

Clear pink blossoms; non-suckering; blooms two weeks later than Common Lilac; extremely cold hardy. (8-10')

Canadian introduction; light purple flower buds opening to soft, whitish pink; very hardy - will survive where other lilacs won't. (6-8')

Bright pink flowers appear mid to late June - we enjoy extending the lilac season with these profuse, late-blooming plants; non-suckering; vigorous and extremely hardy. (6-9')

Hardy, dwarf form from Korea; compact growth habit; dark glossy green foliage turns burgundy red in fall; fragrant pale lilac flowers bloom when other lilacs have finished. (6')

Bailey Compact: very hardy shrub it would be hard to dislike; fragrant flowers; brilliant red fall foliage; graceful, spreading branches; disease-free; seeds attract birds. (7-9')

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Beloved for their white, extremely fragrant flowers and hardiness. Blizzard, a selection of our native Lewis' Mockorange (Philadelphus lewisii), blooms profusely and is extremely hardy. (4-5')

Little Devil (3-4'), Tiny Wine (3-4'), Summerwine (5-6'): very hardy varieties; whitish pink flowers in spring followed by red fruit in summer; burgundy/maroon summer foliage; low maintenance, pest free shrubs that provide excellent contrast in the landscape.

A profusion of yellow, white or pink blooms on compact bushy plants from summer to autumn; very hardy; many varieties to choose from, including Abbotswood, Gold Drop, Goldstar, Jackman, Katherine Dykes, Mango Tango, Pink Beauty, Yellow Gem.

Native woody shrub with attractive silver foliage; masses of yellow flowers in fall complement a variety of fall blooming asters; perfect addition to the drought garden. Add after drought garden; a fall magnet for butterflies, moths and bees, and fortunately not deer. (3-4')

Compact variety of Rubber Rabbitbrush.  attracts masses of bees, butterflies and moths in fall, and fortunately not deer. (1-2')

If you love pink-flowering almonds, but are discouraged by their lack of hardiness, try this! Beautiful double pink blossoms on a vigorous plant. (6-10')

Native plant with aromatic silver foliage; highly drought tolerant; varieties include Silver Sagebrush (Artemisia cana) 2-5', Wyoming Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata spp. wyomingensis) 2-4', and Basin Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata spp. tridentata) 4-8'.

Fragrant white flowers in spring; purple-black edible fruit attract songbirds; silver green foliage turns red-purple in fall; drought resistant and extremely hardy Montana native. (5-6') 'Pawnee Buttes' is a groundcover selection only 18" high spreading 4-6', for large areas or banks.

Outstanding native shrub with beautiful, graceful form; showy white flowers; black, sweet fruit that birds will devour if you don’t; attractive orange fall foliage; drought tolerant; Blake Nursery favorite. (10-12').

Learn more by reading our Serviceberry featured article.

Extremely hardy silver-leafed native shrub; small fragrant yellow flowers; silver-green berries enjoyed by birds; native to river banks and moist slopes, but tolerates drought and poor soils; excellent alternative to Russian Olive if you like attractive silver foliage. (6-12')

Large, white berries follow dainty pink flowers; excellent plant for moist, shady areas, also grows in full sun; very hardy; highly recommended for streambank stabilization because of spreading root system. Very hardy Montana native. (4-6')

Superior foundation plant for small space; tidy shape with dark green lobed leaves and masses of white flowers. (3')

Large clusters of white flowers; pleasingly mounded, tidy habit; purplish fall foliage; not well known yet it's one of our favorite plants; very hardy. (2-3')

Flat clusters of bright pink flowers in May-June; beautiful red leaves in autumn; similar to all Blake Nursery spireas, it's very hardy. (3-4') 

Spring foliage bright gold, turning green in summer and radiant copper-orange by fall; covered with light crimson flowers; colorful dwarf shrub; irresistible! (2-3')

Refined, tidy plant with dainty pink flowers; irresistible once you see it! Dark red fall foliage. (2')

Graceful arching branches covered in spring with a profusion of white flowers; very hardy. (5-7') 

Very hardy compact shrub; white flowers in the spring; orange and red fall foliage; one of our favorites! (3-4')

Plumes of creamy white flowers in summer; pinkish and chartreuse fern-like foliage turns bronze in fall; will tolerate some shade, but best foliage color when at least half day of sun; very hardy; prefers moist, well-drained soil; will sucker, so place with this in mind! (3-4')

Fragrant flowers attracting butterflies adorn this low growing sumac; red, hairy fruits appeal to birds; spectacular scarlet fall foliage; wide spreading, suckering, thus great choice for groundcover on banks or large areas. (2.5')
 

Superior Montana native plant noted for hardiness, wildlife cover, drought tolerance, and excellent fall color; aka Skunkbush Sumac. (3-4')

Compact variety with abundant white flowers; bright blue berries in summer; serrated leaves gives added summer interest; yellow fall foliage. (5-7')

Compact variety large, white flower clusters, red berries turn black and feed birds; prefers well drained soil; very handsome and hardy. (6-8')

Fabulous, informal and uncommon; white flowers; blue-black fruit good winter food for birds; striking red fall fall; sun or shade; extremely hardy. (20')

Native evergreen shrub; sword-like leaves arise from a clump; white flowers on a 2-3 ft. stalk; deer resistant. (2-4')