FLOWERING SHRUBS
AZALEA
The Lights Azalea hybrids are northern hardy azaleas developed by Dr. Harold Pellett and his associates from the University of Minnesota. The result is a series of azaleas with outstanding color and extreme hardiness. Azaleas are related to Rhododendrons, but drop their foliage in the winter. Azaleas also bloom later than Rhododendrons. Choose a location with well drained soil, and at least 3 hours of sun for best flower production.
AZALEA,
MANDARIN LIGHTS (Rhododendron ‘Mandarin Lights’)
Height: 4’-5’, Width: 4’-5’.
Full sun to part shade.
A release from the University of Minnesota Azalea breeding
program. An upright
rounded shrub with bright orange 2” blossoms in late May and early
June. Prefers well
drained acidic soils.
Fall foliage color is a poor yellow.
Growing zones 4 to 7.
AZALEA,
ROSY LIGHTS (Rhododendron ‘Rosy Lights’)
Height: 4’-5’, Width: 5’-6’.
Full sun to part shade.
A mounded shrub with a stunning display of deep rosy-pink 2”
flowers in late May and early June.
Developed at the University of Minnesota, this hardy azalea
performs best in well drained acidic soils.
Fall foliage color is a poor yellow .
Growing zones 4 to 7.
AZALEA,
WHITE LIGHTS (Rhododendron, 'White Lights') Height:
5'-6', Width: 5'-6'. Full sun to part shade. A loosely
rounded shrub with flower buds that are a delicate pink in the
balloon stage, opening to a pure white. Developed at the University of Minnesota, this hardy azalea
performs best in well drained acidic soils.
Fall foliage color is a poor yellow .
Growing zones 4 to 7.
BARBERRY
BARBERRY, CRIMSON PYGMY (Berberis thunbergii ‘Crimson Pygmy’)
Height: 2’, Width: 2’-3’.
Full sun to part shade.
A compact growing barberry with deep reddish-maroon leaves.
Very fine, 1/4" long thorns exist along the entire length of the
branches.
Ideal for small spaces and full sun where it will develop its
best color. Avoid wet
soils. Fall foliage is a
deep red. Growing zones
4 to 7.
BARBERRY, ROSE GLOW (Berberis, thunberii “Rose Glow’) Height:
3’-4’, Width: 3’-4’.
Full sun to part shade.
A rounded Barberry with variegated leaves that emerge maroon, then
become striped with shades of red and pink.
Small yellow flowers
in spring produce tiny red berries in fall.
Very fine, 1/4" long thorns exist along the entire length of the
branches.
Best in full sun and well drained soils.
Fall color is a rose-red.
Growing zones 4 to 7.
BURNING BUSH
BURNING
BUSH, STANDARD (Euonymus alatus) Height: 10’, Width: 8’-12’.
Full sun to full shade.
Known for its unique, winged corky bark.
A large rounded shrub with narrow dark green leaves.
Fall color is best in full sun where it develops an intense
brilliant red coloration.
Much more winter hardy than the dwarf form.
Prefers well drained soils.
Growing zones 3 to 8.
CHOKEBERRY
CHOKEBERRY, GLOSSY BLACK (Aronia melanocarpa var. elata) Height:
4’-6’, Width: 4’-6’.
Full sun to part shade.
A hardy rounded shrub with glossy green leaves.
Clusters of small white flowers in spring produce 3/8”
purplish-black berries in late summer.
Fall foliage is a brilliant red.
Best on well drained soils.
Growing zones 3 to 7.
DOGWOOD
Dogwood are easy to grow shrubs useful for foundation planting, screening, hedging, and naturalizing. These fast growing shrubs are most noted for their brilliant colored stems in winter, but all dogwood produce berries that the birds will consume in summer and fall. Dogwood can be trimmed at any time to control the shape and size. Best growth will be realized in average to moist soils, and partial sun to full sun. Some varieties will grow in complete shade with a corisponding reduction in growth rate and density.
DOGWOOD,
CARDINAL (Cornus sericea ‘Cardinal’) Height: 8’-10’, Width:
8’-10’. Full sun to full
shade. An extremely fast
growing large shrub.
Stems are a light greenish-yellow during the summer turning an
intense reddish-orange in fall, with color persisting through
winter. Large green
leaves turn shades of yellow and orange in fall.
Clusters of small white flowers in spring produce tiny white
berries favored by birds.
Best in average to wet soils.
Growing zones 2 to 7.
DOGWOOD,
GARDEN GLOW (Cornus hessei 'Garden Glow') Height:
3'-5', Width: 3'. Part sun to full shade. Brilliant
chartreuse foliage seems to glow. White summer flowers produce
white to pale blue berries. In mild, extended falls the leaves
turn rosy red to burgundy. Red stems add an appealing color to
the winter landscape. Not recommended for full sun, but will
tolerate heavy shade where the foliage will turn darker.
Growing zones 2 to 7.
DOGWOOD,
ISANTI (Cornus sericea ‘Isanti’)
Height: 5’-6’, Width: 5’-6’.
Full sun to full shade.
A slower growing dogwood with a dense, rounded form.
Green leaves turn shades of reddish purple in fall.
Deep red-burgundy stems in winter add interest to the
landscape. White flowers
in summer produce small white berries eaten by birds.
Prefers moisture retentive soils.
Growing zones 2 to 7.
DOGWOOD,
IVORY HALO (Cornus alba ‘Bailhalo’) Height: 5’-6’, Width: 5’-6’.
Full sun to part shade.
A compact rounded shrub with green leaves edged in
creamy-white. White
flowers in summer followed by white berries.
Maroon stems add winter interest in the landscape. Smaller and
more compact than Variegated Dogwood. It can suffer from leaf spotting
due to humid conditons or where air circulation is poor. Best
on moisture retentive soils. Growing zones 3 to 7.
DOGWOOD,
PAGODA (Cornus alternifolia) Height: 15’-20’, Width: 15’-20’.
Full sun to full shade.
A lesser known native dogwood with a unique horizontal
branching similar to Japanese architecture.
Clusters of pale yellow flowers in early summer produce blue
berries in late summer that are highly sought after by birds.
An often overlooked choice for form and flower.
Average moisture to wet conditions.
Growing zones 4 to 7.
DOGWOOD,
RED TWIG (Cornus baileyi) Height: 8’-10’, Width: 8’-10’.
Full sun to full shade.
A fast growing large rounded shrub with medium green leaves
and deep reddish maroon-stems.
Clusters of small white flowers produce small
white berries in late summer.
An excellent choice for winter impact in the landscape.
Fall foliage is a red-purple.
Best in soils that stay moist.
Growing zones 2 to 7.
DOGWOOD,
VARIEGATED (Cornus alba ‘Argenteo-marginata’) Height: 6’-10’,
Width: 6’-10’. Full sun
to part shade. A large
fast growing shrub with medium green leaves edged in creamy white.
Maroon stems contrast nicely with the variegated foliage.
Small white flowers produce tiny white berries.
Does not exhibit leaf spot problems like Ivory Halo.
Best in moist soils.
Growing zones 3 to 7. Photo
courtesy of Bailey Nuseries Inc.
HONEYSUCKLE
HONEYSUCKLE, EMERALD MOUND (Lonicera xylosteum ‘Emerald Mound’)
Height: 3’-4’, Width: 4’-5’.
Full sun to full shade.
One of the earliest shrubs to leaf out in spring.
Small medium green foliage, pale yellow flowers, and tiny red
berries adorn this well shaped plant.
It naturally grows in a neat, dense mound that requires little
pruning to maintain a near perfect form.
Avoid dry soils.
Growing zones 4 to 8.
HYDRANGEA
Our hydrangea can be divided into two types: Smooth Hydrangea which we treat as a perennial, and panicle types which do not get trimmed to the ground. All hydrangea perform best in moisture retentive soils, and can be grown in full sun if an even supply of water is provided. Hydrangea prefer a slightly acidic soil, but using fertilizers that increase acidity will not change the color of the flowers on the varieties that we carry. Trim the panicle types in spring before bud break, removing the old flower heads to clean them up, or more aggressively to control the size and shape.
HYDRANGEA ANNABELLE (Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’)
Height: 3’-4’, Width: 4’-5’.
Full sun to full shade.
Large clusters of white flowers adorn this plant in July and
August. An old fashioned
favorite that is hardy and vigorous. We treat it as a perennial by
cutting the stems to the ground in spring.
Prefers well drained, moist soils in part sun.
Can be grown in full sun if it is not planted against a wall where
the suns heat will reflect back onto the plant.
Growing zones 3 to 9.
HYDRANGEA, BELLA ANNA (Hydrangea arborescens ‘PIIHA-1’) Height:
3’, Width: 3’. Full sun
to part shade. Large,
full, mophead flowers that are a rich dark pink from summer through
fall. Closely related to Annabelle
Hydrangea. Prefers well drained, moist soils in part sun.
Can be grown in full sun if it is not planted against a wall where
the suns heat will reflect back onto the plant. Treat this as
a perennial by cutting to the ground in spring. Growing zones 4 to
8.
HYDRANGEA,
LIMELIGHT (Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight')
Height: 6'-8', Width: 5'-7'. Full sun to part shade.
Limelight has bright lime-green to cream colored cone shaped flower
clusters, adding
brightness to the late summer landscape. Sturdy stems hold the
flower panicles upright with less tendency to droop or lay on the
ground. In fall the flowers
show shades of pink, burgundy, and green. Best on loamy, moist
well drained soils. growing zones 3 to 8.
HYDRANGEA, PEE GEE (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’) Height:
8’, Width: 8’-10’. Full
sun to part shade.
Medium growth rate shrub with large, conical flowers in July and August.
White panicles change to pink-bronze in fall.
Fall foliage is yellow.
Best on well drained soils.
Can also be grown in patio tree from.
Fall foliage is a fair yellow.
Growing zones 3 to 8.
HYDRANGEA, PINK DIAMOND (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pink Diamond”)
Height: 6’-8’, Width: 6’-8’.
Full sun to part shade. Extremely large panicles (8”-12”) of
creamy white flowers open in late summer, gradually turning a rich
shade of pink. Performs
best in full sun, but will bloom well if given 4 to 5 hours of
direct sun. Fall
foliage is yellow. Flower clusters are held
upright, rather than drooping like Pee Gee Hydrangea. May also be grown in
patio tree form.
Growing zones 3 to 8.
HYDRANGEA, TARDIVA (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’) Height:
6’-8’, Width: 6’-8’.
Full sun to part shade.
Also known as ‘Late Panicle Hydrangea’, tardiva has larger (8”-10”)
and more open flower clusters than Pee Gee Hydrangea.
Flower panicles open white, then fade to pink and bronze.
Best in well drained soils.
Fall color is a fair yellow. Growing zones 3 to 8.
HYDRANGEA, VANILLA STRAWBERRY (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Renhy')
Height: 6’-7’, Width: 4’-5’. Full sun to part shade.
An upright form with a dark green leaf. The
enormous flower panicles are a blend of white and pink, changing to
an intense pink and holding their color for 3 to 4 weeks. Best on well
drained soils.
Growing zones 4 to 8.
LILAC
Lilacs are classic landscape choices for hedges and screens. Smaller varieties are also excellent choices for foundation and specimen planting. Lilacs will perform best in well drained soils and full sun, but can be grown where they will receive a minimum of 4 to 5 hours of direct sun. Trimming lilac must be done within 4 to 5 weeks after blooming has finished, otherwise the flower bud for the following season may be removed and next seasons flowering diminished.
LILAC,
BEAUTY OF MOSCOW (Syringa vulgaris ‘Krasavista Moskvy’) Height:
10’-12’, Width: 8’. Full
sun to part shade. A
vigorous growing lilac that produces delicate pink-white double flowers on
an upright plant.
Prefers well drained soils, but will grow in light soils if watered
regularly.
Growing zones 3 to 7.
LILAC,
COMMON PURPLE (Syringa vulgaris)
Height: 12’-15’, Width: 8’-12’.
Full sun to part shade.
The classic lilac, Common Purple produces the most fragrant
flowers of any lilac. Lavender-purple
flowers on a medium growth rate plant.
Often used for hedges, it can be sheared immediately after
blooming to control size and shape.
Best in well drained soils.
Growing zones 2 to 7.
LILAC,
COMMON WHITE ( Syringa vulgaris var. alba) Height: 12’-15’,
Width: 8’-12’. Full sun
to part shade. A
vigorous growing white flowered version of the old fashioned favorite.
Single white flowers are as fragrant as common purple lilac.
Best in full sun and well drained soils.
Growing zones 2 to 7.
LILAC,
DWARF KOREAN (Syringa meyeri ‘Paliban’) Height: 4’-5’, Width:
5’-7’. Full sun to part
shade. A compact and
dense rounded form with small deep green foliage.
Flowers emerge 1 week later than common lilacs.
Profuse clusters of red-purple buds open to spicy, fragrant,
single, lavender flowers.
Best in well drained soils.
Does not sucker like common lilacs do.
Growing zones 3 to 7.
LILAC,
MISS KIM (Syringa patula ‘Miss Kim’) Height: 8’-10’, Width:
6’-8’. Full sun to part
shade. A hardy fast
growing lilac with fragrant lavender flower clusters.
Foliage is a glossy deep green turning burgundy in fall.
Leaves are larger than those on Dwarf Korean Lilac.
Does not sucker like common lilacs.
Best in well drained soils.
Growing zones 3 to 7.
LILAC,
MONGE (Syringa vulgaris’Monge’) Height: 10’-12’, Width: 8’-12’.
Full sun to part shade.
Showy panicles of single red-purple flowers are held on long
stems perfect for cutting.
Flower clusters are fragrant.
Prefers well drained soils.
Growing zones 3 to 7.
LILAC,
MONTAIGNE (Syringa vulgaris ‘Montaigne) Height: 10’-12’, Width:
8’-10’. Full sun to part
shade. An upright grower
with double, pale lilac-pink flowers borne on long stems perfect for
cutting. Prefers well
drained soils and full sun.
Growing zones 3 to 7.
LILAC,
SENSATION (Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’) Height: 8’-10’, Width:
8’-12’. Full sun to part
shade. A unique lilac
with deep purple single flowers and petals edged in white. Does not
have the fragrance of other lilac varieties.
Well drained soils and full sun.
Growing zones 3 to 7.
LILAC,
WONDERBLUE (Syringa vulgaris ‘Wonderblue’) Height: 4’-5’, Width:
5’-6’. Full sun to part
shade. A Father Fiala
introduction that is very compact.
Unique sky-blue single flowers adorn this excellent variety.
Perfect for small areas.
Not as fragrant as other varieties, it performs best in full
sun and well drained soils.
Growing zones 3 to 7.
LILAC,
YANKEE DOODLE (Syringa vulgaris ‘Yankee Doodle’) Height: 8’,
Width: 8’. Full sun to
part shade. Another
Father Fiala introduction, this is among the deepest and darkest of
the purples. A profuse bloomer with large clusters on an
upright plant. Full sun
and well drained soils.
Growing zones 3 to 7.
MAGNOLIA
MAGNOLIA, ANN (Magnolia x ‘Ann’) Height: 8’-10’, Width: 10’.
Full sun to part shade.
Part of the Little Girl series from the National Arboretum,
Ann was selected for its late bloom (mid-April to mid-May) which
allows it to avoid the hazards of late frosts.
It has lightly scented red-purple 7” to 9” flowers.
Best in average soils and full sun.
Fall foliage is yellow.
Growing zones 4 to 7.
MAGNOLIA, ROYAL STAR (Magnolia kobus var. stellata ‘Royal Star’)
Height: 8’-10’, Width: 8’-10’.
Full sun to part shade.
A hardy variety with double white flowers of 25-30 petals and
a diameter of 3 to 4 inches.
Dark green foliage turns yellow to bronze in the fall.
Average soils and full sun produce the best results.
Growing zones 4 to 8.
MOCKORANGE
MOCKORANGE, GOLDEN (Philadelphus coronaries ‘Aureus’) Height:
6’-8’, Width: 6’-8’.
Full sun to part shade.
A rounded shrub with golden yellow foliage and fragrant white
flowers in June. Prefers
well drained soils and at least one half day of sun for best
foliage color. Growing
zones 4 to 8.
NINEBARK
NINEBARK, DIABOLO (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Monlo”)
Height: 8’-10’, Width: 8’-10’.
Full sun to part shade.
A rapid growing shrub with red-purple foliage on long arching
branches. Clusters of
white flowers occur in June and show nicely against the dark foliage.
Best color in full sun.
Growing zones 3 to 7.
NINEBARK,
LITTLE DEVIL (Physocarpus opulifolia 'Donna May') Height:
3'-4', Width: 3'-4'. Full sun to part shade. Deep
burgundy foliage on a compact shrub. Creamy white flowers
contrast nicely with dark leaves. A compact choice where
Diabolo Ninebark will grow too large. Best color is produced
in full sun. Best in well drained soils. Growing zones 3
to 7.
POTENTILLA
Potentilla are easy to grow, compact shrubs with one of the longest bloom periods of any flowering shrub. They may be used as a specimen, or planted as a hedge. The key to keeping your potentilla looking neat and clean is to trim aggresively first thing in spring. Trim 1/4 to 1/2 of the plant before it begins to leaf out to remove the old dried flowers and shape the plant. The new growth produced by trimming will result in many more flowers and a neat clean plant with a more consistent shape.
POTENTILLA, ABBOTSWOOD (Potentilla fruticosa ‘Abbotswood’)
Height: 2’-3’, Width: 2’-3’.
Full sun to part shade.
Pure white 1 " flowers bloom from early summer to late
fall. Foliage is a
medium green with a slight tinge of blue.
Trim aggressively in early spring for best flowering.
Can also be used for hedging. Growing zones 2 to 7.
POTENTILLA, DAKOTA SUNSPOT (Potentilla fruticosa, ‘Dakota
Sunspot’) Height: 2’-3’, Width: 3’-4’.
Full sun to part shade.
A compact variety with deep golden 1” flowers produced all
season. Foliage is a
medium green. Hard
pruning in early spring produces the best bloom.
Growing zones 2 to 7.
POTENTILLA, GOLDFINGER (Potentilla fruticosa ‘Goldfinger’)
Height: 3’, Width: 3’-4’.
Full sun to part shade.
Large, showy golden flowers up to 1 ½” are borne all summer
long. Foliage is a dark
green. Trim aggressively
in early spring to control size and shape and produce the best
flowering. Growing
zones 2 to 7.
POTENTILLA, MANGO TANGO (Potentilla fruticosa ‘UMan’) Height:
2’, Width: 2’. Full sun
to full shade. Unusual
bicolor flowers display orange centers radiating out from the center
over a base of deep yellow.
Colors may be more subdued in warm temperatures.
A very compact variety with soft green foliage. Trim aggressively in early spring for best flowering.
Growing zones 2 to 7.
POTENTILLA, McKAY’S WHITE (Potentilla fruticosa ‘McKay’s White)
Height: 2’-3’, Width: 2’-3’.
Full sun to part shade.
Creamy white flowers over medium green foliage.
Stems are held more upright than Abbotswood potentilla.
Trim in early spring to produce best flowering. Blooms from
early summer to fall.
Growing zones 2 to 7.
POTENTILLA, PINK BEAUTY (Potentilla fruiticosa ‘Pink Beauty’)
Height: 2’, Width: 2’.
Full sun to part shade.
An extremely compact form with clear pink flowers and bright green
foliage. Flower color
fades when nighttime temperatures are extremely warm.
Trim in early spring to produce best flowering. Blooms from
early summer to fall.
Growing zones 2 to 7.
PRUNUS (CHERRY)
PRUNUS, CISTENA – PURPLE LEAF SANDCHERRY (Prunus x cistena) Height:
8’-10’, Width: 8’. Full
sun to part shade. An
upright rounded shrub with deep maroon leaves and light pink flowers
in spring. Best foliage
color is produced on new growth.
Can be trimmed aggressively in spring to encourage new
growth. Best in well
drained soils. Growing
zones 3 to 8.
PRUNUS
TOMENTOSA - NANKING CHERRY:
(Prunus tomentosa) Height: 8'-10', Width 10'. Full
sun to part shade.
A hardy and vigorous large growing shrub that produces bright
red 1/3” diameter cherries in mid-July.
Self fertile, requires no pollinator. Can be used for jellies, but may also be eaten fresh if you
beat the birds to them.
Performs best on well drained soils.
Growing zones 2 to 6.
PRUNUS,
TRILOBA - ROSE TREE OF CHINA, DOUBLE FLOWERING PLUM (Prunus
Triloba) Height: 8'-10', Width: 8'. Full sun to part
shade. A large rounded shrub with double pink flowers in early
spring. A fast growing shrub with medium green pointed leaves
in summer that turn to yellow tinted with orange in fall. Best
on well drained soils. Growing zones 2 to 7.
RHODODENDRON
RHDODENDRON, P.J.M. (Rhododendron P.J.M.)
Height: 4’-5’, Width: 3’-5’.
Full sun to part shade.
One of the hardiest Rhododendrons for the north.
Masses of mauve flowers in spring on an evergreen shrub.
Glossy dark green foliage turns bronze in fall and winter.
Requires well drained acidic soils.
Growing zones 4 to 7.
SMOKEBUSH
SMOKEBUSH, GRACE (Cotinus ‘Grace’)
Height: 15’, Width: 8’-15’.
Full sun to light shade.
A large loose shrub with foliage that emerges burgundy and
then turns a blue-green in summer.
Flowers may freeze out, but if produced are a loose, feathery
panicle of pink that resembles smoke.
Best in evenly moist soils.
Growing zones 4 to 7.
SPIREA
Spirea are easy to grow choices for foundation, specimen and hedge planting. Trimming of spirea can be done in spring before the plants break dormancy (except for Renaissance Spirea), and after the first set of flowers are spent. Trimming immediately in spring can be as aggresive as cutting to a few inches from the ground, or simply a light trimming to shape the plant. After the first set of flowers have finished blooming, a light trimming of a couple inches to remove the spent flowers will produce a second set of flowers in late summer. Spireas will perform best with 4 hours or more of sun, although Little Pricess can tolerate full shade. Avoid excessively wet,heavy soils.
SPIREA, ANTHONY WATERER (Spiraea x bulmalda ‘Anthony Waterer’)
Height: 3’, Width 4’-5’.
Full sun to part shade.
A wide mounded form with 4" to 6" rosy pink flower clusters in June and July.
Foliage is a dark green in summer turning burgundy in fall.
Not particular to soils.
Growing zones 4 to 8.
SPIREA, FRITSCHIANA (Spiraea fritchiana) Height: 2’-3’, Width 4’-5’.
Full sun to part shade.
A low mounded form with 3" to 4" large flat topped clusters of white
flowers in midsummer. Trimming the spent flowers will result
in a second flush of flowers in late summer.
Foliage is larger than other spirea varieties, and is a dark green with a green-purple fall color.
Will grow in most soils, except for extremely sandy, dry conditions
and very wet conditions. Growing zones 3 to 8.
SPIREA, GOLDFLAME (Spiraea x bulmalda ‘Goldflame’)
Height: 3’-4’, Width: 4’-5’.
Full sun to part shade.
Brilliant red new foliage changes to golden yellow and then
to green. Deep
reddish-pink flower clusters in summer.
Fall foliage turns a rusty red orange.
Will grow in most soils except for dry, sandy soils and wet, heavy
conditions.
Growing zones 3 to 8.
SPIREA, GOLDMOUND (Spiraea ‘Goldmound’) Height: 2’, Width: 3’-4’.
Full sun to part shade.
A bushy plant with bright yellow-green foliage and light pink
flower clusters. Foliage
will turn green if not given enough sunlight.
Excellent for mass plantings and informal hedges.
The brilliant colored foliage will attract everyone's attention.
Growing zones 3 to 8.
SPIREA, LITTLE PRINCESS (Spiraea japonica ‘Little Princess’) Height:
2’, Width: 3’-4’. Full
sun to full shade. An easy to grow and
maintain flowering shrub with a compact mounded form. Small mint green leaves and clusters of
light pink flowers adorn this plant. Fall
foliage turns a deep green-purple.
Can be used to create
small, informal hedges.
Growing zones 3 to 8.
SPIREA, MAGIC CARPET (Spiraea japonica ‘Magic Carpet’) Height: 2’,
Width: 3’-4’. Full sun
to part shade. Vibrant
red foliage emerges in spring, turning chartreuse in summer.
Deep rose-pink flower clusters are produced in summer, and
fall foliage is a rusty red-orange.
A good choice for small spaces where the color of Goldflame
Spirea is desired, but a smaller plant is required.
Growing zones 3 to 8.
SPIREA, RENAISSANCE (Spiraea x vanhoutei ‘Renaissance’) Height:
5’-7’, Width: 6’-8’.
Full sun to part shade.
Similar to the old fashioned Bridalwreath, Renaissance has more
disease resistant foliage.
Small white flowers are borne profusely along the cascading
stems in early summer.
Fall foliage is red-orange.
Best in well drained soils. Will not grow well in wet conditions.
Growing zones 3 to 7.
SUMAC
SUMAC,
TIGER EYES (Rhus typhina “Bailtiger’)
Height: 8’-10’, Width: 8’-10’.
Full sun. A
golden leafed form of Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac.
Maintains its bright yellow foliage all summer, then turns
brilliant shades of red in fall.
A suckering plant which spreads by runners.
Plant where it can be controlled by removing the runners, or
where its spreading habit is not a concern. Will grow on extremely dry soils.
Growing zones 4 to 8.
TAMARISK
TAMARISK, SUMMER GLOW (Tamarix ramosissima ‘Summer Glow’)
Height: 10’-15’, Width: 10’-15’.
Full sun. An graceful and airy
looking plant which is very hardy and fast growing. Light
green fine foliage emerges in late spring, followed by clusters of
tiny lavender-pink flowers throughout the summer.
Tolerant of most soils conditions, it will not perform well
in wet, heavy soils.
Growing zones 2 to 7.
VIBURNUM (CRANBERRY)
Viburnum are commonly known as cranberry. They can be used for specimen, screening and hedging, and foundation planting where space permits. All cranberry produce flowers in spring and berries that ripen in late summer and fall. Trimming is best performed after the flowers have finished blooming, although they can be trimmmed at any time with a corresponding loss of flower and/or fruit. Cranberry prefer moisture retentive soil, and can be grown in full shade to full sun unless otherwise noted.
VIBURNUM, AMERICAN HIGHBUSH (Viburnum trilobum)
Height: 10’-12’, Width: 10’-12’.
Full sun to full shade.
Better known as American Highbush Cranberry.
A large hardy native shrub with lobed leaves and clusters of
white flowers in spring.
Red berries last well into winter and are edible.
Fall color is a deep red to maroon.
Can be used for screening and hedges, as well as a specimen. Prefers
moist conditions, and will not perform well in dry, light soils.
Growing zones 2 to 7.
VIBURNUM, ARROWWOOD (Viburnum dentatum)
Height: 10’-12’, Width: 10’-12’.
Full sun to part shade.
A large native shrub with deep green lustrous foliage.
Clusters of white flowers in spring produce tiny blue berries
in fall that are excellent for wildlife.
Fall foliage turns reddish purple.
More adaptable than other Viburnums, it will tolerate light soils,
but performs best in evenly
moist conditions.
Growing zones 3 to 8.
VIBURNUM, DWARF AMERICAN (Viburnum trilobum compacta) Height:
6’-8’, Width 5’-7’. Full
sun to full shade. A
compact form of American Highbush Cranberry with dense, oval rounded
form. Produces fewer
flowers and berries than the highbush form.
Fall color is red-burgundy with bright red fruit.
Prefers average to moist soils.
Growing zones 2 to 7.
VIBURNUM
MOHICAN (Viburnum lantana ‘Mohican’) Height: 6’-8’, Width: 6’-8
’. Full sun to part
shade. Leathery
gray-green foliage appears on an upright rounded plant that produces white flat
topped flowers in spring.
Berries turn from red to black in late summer.
Much more tolerant of drier conditions than other viburnums.
An often overlooked variety with foliage that rarely displays any
disfiguring spots or marks.
Growing zones 3 to 7.
VIBURNUM, NANNYBERRY (Viburnum lentago) Height: 20’, Width:
10’-15’. Full sun to
full shade. A large
native shrub or small tree with glossy medium green leaves.
Clusters of small white
flowers in spring produce 1/3 inch long small blue berries in
fall. The fruit is edible and tastes like dates. Fall
foliage color is a bright red.
Adaptable to many soil types, but performs best in wet
conditions. Growing
zones 2 to 8.
WEIGELA
Weigela (pronounced why-gee-lah) are among the most varied flowering shrubs, with a wide variety of plant sizes, foliage colors, flowers colors and bloom habits. Weigela will perform best with 4 or more hours of sun on well drained soils. Trim Weigela after the first set of flowers has been spent. For reblooming types, you can also trim in early spring with a corresponding reduction in flowering.
WEIGELA,
JAVA RED (Weigela florida ‘Java Red’) Height: 3’-4’, Width:
4’-5’. Full sun to part
shade. A compact mounded
form with deep green leaves that are tinted maroon.
Pink trumpet shaped flowers appear in late spring.
Does not rebloom.
Fall foliage color is insignificant.
Best in well drained soils. Avoid heavy, wet conditions.
Growing zones 4 to 8.
WEIGELA,
MINUET (Weigela, florida ‘Minuet’) Height: 2’, Width: 2’-3’.
Full sun to part shade.
A small plant with medium green leaves and bright pink
trumpet shaped flowers in spring.
Ideal for small spaces, it is slow growing and easy to
control. Does not rebloom. Growing zones 4
to 8.
WEIGELA,
PINK POPPET (Weigela florida ‘Pink Poppet’) Height: 2’, Width:
2’-3’. Full sun to part
shade. A compact plant
with light pink flowers in spring and attractive medium green
foliage. Avoid wet, heavy soils. Does
not rebloom. Growing zones 4
to 8.
WEIGELA,
POLKA (Weigela florida ‘Polka’) Height: 4’-5’, Width: 4’-5’.
Full sun to part shade.
Attractive clear pink flowers with a yellow throat are
produced in late spring, sporadically
through the summer and again in fall.
Dark green foliage has a subtle tint of blue.
Avoid wet soils.
Growing zones 4 to 8.
WEIGELA,
RED PRINCE (Weigela florida ‘Red Prince’) Height: 5’-7’, Width:
6’-8’. Full sun to part
shade. Cardinal red
flowers are produced in late spring and again in late summer.
Foliage is a handsome medium green.
An impressive plant if given room to grow.
Growing zones 4 to 8.
WEIGELA,
RUMBA (Weigela florida ‘Rumba’) Height 3’, Width 3’.
Full sun to part shade.
A compact Weigela with bronze-purple tinged leaves and dark
pink flowers with a yellow throat.
Flowers on and off all summer long.
Best in well drained soils.
Growing zones 4 to 8.
WEIGELA,
TANGO (Weigela florida ‘Tango’) Height: 2 ‘-3’, Width: 2’-3’.
Full sun to part shade.
A compact bushy habit with excellent purple foliage.
Flowers are a deep pinkish-red occurring in early summer.
May produce a limited rebloom in later summer.
Plant in full sun for best color.
Growing zones 4 to 8.
WEIGELA,
WHITE KNIGHT (Weigela florida ‘White Knight’) Height: 5’-6’,
Width: 4’-5’. Full sun to part shade.
A fast growing green leafed Weigela with pink flower buds opening to pure
white in late spring. May produce a partial rebloom in late
summer. Flower buds are
similar in appearance to Azalea flower buds.
May suffer dieback after severe winters. Growing zones 4 to
8.