Where To Plant

Want to know which native plants and trees do best in specific locations and conditions?

PA DCNR’s “Bring Home The Natives” guides list PA native plants and the levels of sun exposure and soil moisture they prefer.  

The guides include photos and descriptions of each plant, and ratings for seasonal color, fragrance, attracting birds and wildlife, deer resistance, drought tolerance, and overall durability.

Thanks to PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, iConserve Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Assoc., Audubon Pennsylvania, and True Temper for preparing these guides.

Sunny Dry Conditions

Sunny dry conditions
Milkweed

For sunny and dry soil conditions guide click – here.

Sunny Moist Conditions

Sunny Moist Conditions
Chokeberry

For sunny and moist soil conditions guide – click here.

Shady Dry Conditions

Shady dry conditions
Maple tree

For shady and dry soil conditions – click here

Shady Moist Conditions

shady moist conditions preferred
Blueberry

For shady and moist soil conditions click here.