Winter is a long season in Maine, so be sure to plant trees, shurbs, and perennials that will give your landscape interesting focal points during the winter months. Here are some of Bill's favorites. 
Beech (Fagus Sylvatica): These trees have long been one of my all time favorites with their smooth gray bark and pointed buds. As these beauties mature their trunks take on an almost mystical quality. There are many cultivars from weeping, to tri-colored, and red foliage. I particularly like the way the leaves hold on long into winter...almost in defiance of the winter winds. 
Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata): The name says it all! Winterberry has an abundance of colorful berries which are great for wildlife and for holiday season decorations. The Bright colored fruits truly stand out in winter especially after an icy storm. These are a great choice for wetland areas and are very adaptable. I, personally, have planted them in sandy, well drained soil and had good success. Definitely one for the winter landscape.
In the northeast I'm sure many of us don't think of perennials for winter interest, but there are really many to choose from--especially for wildlife. I have seen many a perennial garden left to go to seed, this creates a great, natural food source for birds etc.
Here are a few good choices:
Coneflower (echinacea)
Black-Eyed Susan (rudbeckia)
Japanese Spurge (pachysandra)- evergreen ground cover
Grasses (most varieties), etc.
Bill Kennie has worked in the "green industry" for over thirty years. He is the nursery manager here at Allen, Sterling, and Lothrop
Here are a few good choices:
Coneflower (echinacea)
Black-Eyed Susan (rudbeckia)
Holly Hock (alcea)
Lavender (lavandula)Japanese Spurge (pachysandra)- evergreen ground cover
Grasses (most varieties), etc.
Bill Kennie has worked in the "green industry" for over thirty years. He is the nursery manager here at Allen, Sterling, and Lothrop
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