Tree/Shrub Selection

[DougG]

I have the possibility of getting some of the following free from an Earth day shrub and tree giveaway. Is there any that would be more beneficial/better than another, if I can get them, things may be picked over. I have a chance at up to 5 total possibly.
Serviceberry,
Hazelnut
Elderberry
Spicebush
White Flowering Dogwood

The property I would be planting on has none, with the the exception of maybe the WFD. The property is south east Ohio. I appreciate any feedback and reason why to pick the species.

 

[Mennoniteman]

I have the possibility of getting some of the following free from an Earth day shrub and tree giveaway. Is there any that would be more beneficial/better than another, if I can get them, things may be picked over. I have a chance at up to 5 total possibly.
Serviceberry,
Hazelnut
Elderberry
Spicebush
White Flowering Dogwood

The property I would be planting on has none, with the the exception of maybe the WFD. The property is south east Ohio. I appreciate any feedback and reason why to pick the species.

Elderberry because they make the best jelly and pie in the world.

 

[DougG]

besides maples and some conifers, all they had was hazelnut, so hazelnut it was.

 

[Brushpile]

Your two best choices are Elderberry and Hazelnut. Serviceberry produces a blueberry in the Spring that is eaten by birds and deer do not browse it. Flowering dogwood and Spice bush are of little use, though Spicebush is good cover.

I recommend Googling USDA for each plant, to see if it grows in your area and what it's "Characteristics" are.

 

[JDunham]

Tough to beat Elderberry.