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Elaeagnus angustifolium

Native Alternatives: Northern Bayberry (Morella pensylvanica), Groundsel Bush (Baccharis halimifolia), Blackhaw (Viburnum prunifolium), Arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum), Common Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea), Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata), Black Chokeberry (Photinia melanocarpa), Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), Pinxterbloom Azalea (Rhododendron periclymenoides), Swamp Azalea (Rhododendron viscosum)

Ailanthus altissima

Native Alternatives: Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis), Common Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea), Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus), Sassafras (Sassafras albidum), Ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana)

Pyrus calleryana

Native Alternatives: Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis), White Fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus), Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)

Acer platanoides

Native Alternatives: Red Maple (Acer rubrum), Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum), Blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica), Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)

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