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Common Witchhazel Profile for Maryland

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Common Witchhazel Profile for Maryland

Common witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a woodland understory shrub or small tree that University of Maryland Extension places statewide in Maryland. The profile is for the true native species; nursery labels may also refer to hybrid witchhazels, so verify the plant identity before purchase.

Site profile

Field	Source description
Mature size	About 8–20 feet tall.
Light	Part sun to shade; full sun can scorch foliage.
Soil and moisture	Prefers moist soil, tolerates temporary wetness and somewhat drier conditions; the source gives pH below 6.8.
Flowers	Fragrant yellow flowers open in October and November, often partly hidden by foliage.
Woodland form	A woodland-context plant whose shade tolerance should be considered together with available mature space.

Inkberry Holly Profile for Maryland

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Inkberry Holly Profile for Maryland

Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) is an evergreen shrub that University of Maryland Extension identifies as native to Maryland’s Coastal Plain. The profile supports a site screen, not a statewide range claim; verify that the species and nursery material are appropriate for the planting location.

Site profile

Field	Source description
Mature size	About 5–8 feet tall.
Light	Full sun to full shade.
Soil	All textures; dry to periodically wet; acidic pH 4.5–6.
Water and salt	Tolerates periodic flooding, drought, and salt. The source gives no salt threshold or flooding duration.
Growth and form	Slowly suckers. Older plants may become bare near the base; UMD recommends selective thinning rather than shearing.
Fruit	Female plants may produce berries after pollination; the source does not give a firm pollinator-placement rule.

Maryland Native Groundcovers by Site

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Maryland Native Groundcovers by Site

University of Maryland Extension presents groundcovers as a varied group rather than a single fix for bare soil. Its table is a sample, not a complete native-plant list. Check the regional range for a Maryland location and compare the planting site’s light and moisture before using any entry. The source also cautions that deer response is uncertain and varies.

Northern Bayberry Profile for Maryland

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Northern Bayberry Profile for Maryland

Northern bayberry (Morella pensylvanica, formerly Myrica pensylvanica) is a woody shrub that University of Maryland Extension places mainly on Maryland’s Coastal Plain. Check local range and plant identity before using this regional profile at a specific address.

Site profile

Field	Source description
Mature size	About 5–10 feet tall.
Light	Full sun to part shade.
Soil	Any texture; wet to dry; acidic pH 5.1–6.5.
Salt	Tolerates salt spray and saline soil. No concentration, duration, or road-salt exposure threshold is given.
Growth and foliage	Rhizomes can produce a spreading colony. Foliage may be evergreen or deciduous depending on genetics and winter conditions. The plant is drought tolerant once established.
Fruit	Plants are female or male; female plants bear berries, so fruiting requires a male plant nearby.

Summersweet Profile for Maryland

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Summersweet Profile for Maryland

Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia) is a deciduous shrub that University of Maryland Extension identifies as native to Maryland’s Coastal Plain. The profile is regional; verify local range and nursery stock before treating it as a match elsewhere in the state.

Winterberry Holly Profile for Maryland

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Winterberry Holly Profile for Maryland

Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) is a deciduous shrub associated with Maryland wetlands across the Mountain, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain regions in University of Maryland Extension’s profile. Confirm local range and stock before planting; a wetland association does not mean a shrub tolerates permanent ponding at every site.

Site profile

Field	Source description
Mature size	About 6–12 feet; some cultivars reach about 4–6 feet.
Light	Full sun to mostly shade.
Soil	Moist, high-organic soil; any texture; acidic pH 4.5–6.5.
Fruit	Female plants produce berries when pollinated by a male of the same species. Overlapping bloom improves fruiting. UMD gives one male for up to 10 female plants within 50 feet as its planting guidance.
Water limit	The profile does not give a permanent-ponding threshold or flood duration.