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| Shrubs | McCook, NE 69001 | |||||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Flower Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Amelanchier alnifolia 'Standing Ovation' (Serviceberry) *NEW* | 15' | 4' | mm | White | Spring | Three seasons of interest! In spring the stems are covered in flowers, dark green summer leaves turn reddish orange for fall. Makes a great hedge plant. Edible berries. |
| Berberis 'Admiration' (Barberry)*NEW* | 12-18" | 18-24" | mml | N/A | N/A | Exciting dwarf barberry with orange-red foliage and contrasting yellow margins. Leaf color continues throughout summer, turning brilliant red in fall. Little or no pruning. |
| Berberis 'Bonanza Gold' (Barberry) | 5' | 4' | mml | N/A | N/A | The golden yellow leaves on this upright grower take on tones of red and orange in the fall. Best if planted in light shade. |
| Berberis 'Burgundy Carousel' (Barberry) | 3-4' | 4-5' | mm | N/A | N/A | Larger burgundy purple foliage that droops. Moist, well drained soils |
| Berberis 'Crimson Pygmy' (Barberry) | 2' | 2-3' | mml | N/A | N/A | Dwarf selection that is ideal as a low growing hedge plant. Full sun for best color. |
| Berberis 'Crimson Ruby' (Barberry) | 24" | 24" | m | N/A | N/A | Dwarf Barberry with vivid burgundy red foliage. Improved vigor over other pygmy types. |
| Berberis 'Emerald Carousel' (Barberry) | 4-5' | 4-5' | mm | N/A | N/A | Outstanding red to red-purple fall foliage turns early but remains long into autumn. |
| Berberis 'Helmond Pillar' (Barberry) | 4-5' | 1-2' | mm | N/A | N/A | Exquisite deep purple, narrow column. A real architectural beauty that adds structure. |
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| Shrubs 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Berberis 'Lime Glow' (Barberry) | 2' | 2' | mm | N/A | N/A | Beautiful lime-green mottled foliage that turns bright red in fall. |
| Berberis 'Orange Rocket' (Barberry)*NEW* | 4' | 18-24" | mm | N/A | N/A | New growth emerges radiant with orange-red tones deepening to dark red. Colors intensify in fall. Very upright growth. |
| Berberis 'Rose Glow' (Barberry) | 3' | 2-3' | mm | N/A | N/A | Attractive, variegated foliage and red fruit. Full sun for best color. |
| Berberis 'SunJoy' (Barberry) | 36-48" | 36" | mm | N/A | N/A | Bright golden foliage with red new growth. Bright orange-red autumn foliage. |
| Buddleia 'Black Knight' (Butterfly Bush) | 4-6' | 4-5' | m | Purple | Summer | A vigorous multi-stem plant that also makes a nice cut flower. Easy to grow. |
| Buddleia 'Lo & Behold' (Butterfly Bush) | 20" | 20" | m | Blue | July-Frost | Exciting true miniature. Mounding plant that is covered in blooms until frost. Fragrant blossoms. |
| Buddleia '3in1' (Butterfly Bush) | 6-8' | 5' | m | Multi | Summer | Pink, white, and deep violet flowers in clumps of three plants. |
| Buxus 'Green Mountain' (Boxwood) | 5' | 3' | mm | Cream | April | Naturally cone-shaped if left unsheared. Faster growing variety of Boxwood. |
| Buxus 'Green Velvet' (Boxwood) | 3-4' | 3' | mm | Cream | April | Attractive velvety, small dark green foliage with a bronze hue in late winter. |
| Caryopteris 'Dark Knight' (Blue Mist Bluebeard) | 3' | 3' | m | Blue | Summer | Amethyst blue blossoms, backed by sunny, yellow foliage adds interest to the border all season. |
| Caryopteris 'Sunshine Blue' (Blue Mist Bluebeard) | 2-3' | 2-3' | mm | Blue | Summer | Awesome with bright gold foliage and striking blue flowers. Adapts well to droughty conditions. |
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| Shrubs 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Caragana 'Pygmy' (Peashrub) | 3' | 4-5' | m | Yellow | Spring | Graceful foliage is lighter green than other peashrub. Drought tolerant. |
| Chaenomelis 'Cameo' (Flowering Quince) | 4-5' | 4-6' | mm | Peachy pink | May | Use as a specimen plant or the green apple-like fruit can be used for preserves. |
| Chaenomelis 'Crimson & Gold' (Flowering Quince) | 5' | 6' | mm | Crimson | May | The flowers are highlighted with gold anthers. Use for a shrub border or espalliered to wall. |
| Cornus alba 'Elgantissima' (Dogwood) | 8' | 6' | mml | White | May | Vigorous upright shrub with attractive, grey-green variegated leaves. Bright red stems in winter. |
| Cornus 'Ivory Halo' (Dogwood) | 5-6' | 5-6' | mml | White | May | Beautiful variegated foliage in summer & attractive red twigs in winter. |
| Cornus 'Red Gnome' (Dogwood) | 3' | 3' | mml | White | May | A small red twig dogwood that is suitable for use in a smaller garden. |
| Cornus baileyi (Dogwood) | 4' | 4' | mml | White | May | An excellent red stemmed dogwood that provides beautiful color in winter. |
| Cotinus 'Golden Spirit' (Smokebush) | 8' | 6' | m | Smoky yellow | June & July | New foliage emerges with a touch of red, fall color is fiery orange-red. Very attractive planted next to bronze-leafed shrub. |
| Cotinus 'Royal Purple' (Smokebush) | 8-10' | 8-10' | m | Beige | Midsummer | Velvety dark purple foliage through frost. Xeriscape plant. |
| Cotinus 'Young Lady' (Smokebush) | 8-10' | 8-10' | m | Beige | Mid summer | Unlike any other Smokebush in that it blooms like crazy from the time it is small. Fall color is a blend of yellow, orange and red |
| Cotoneaster lucidus (Cotoneaster) | 8-10' | 4-5' | mml | Pink | Spring | Excellent hedge plant that withstands pruning. Xeriscape plant. |
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| Shrubs 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Deutzia 'Magic' (Deutzia) | 2-4' | 2-4' | mm | White | May | Tiny, fragrant, bell-shaped flowers cover the semi-arching plant in spring. |
| Deutzia 'Strawberry Fields' (Deutzia) | 36" | 36" | mm | Crimson | May | Beautiful and fragrant shrub. |
| Diervilla lonicera (Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle) | 4' | 3-4' | mml | Yellow | June | Excellent for mass plantings & slopes. Does well in sandy and dry soils. |
| Diervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly' (Butterfly Bush Honeysuckle) | 3-5' | 3-5' | mml | Yellow | May-July | A beautiful shrub for difficult situations. Best planted en masse. |
| Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' (Burning Bush) | 5-6' | 5-8' | mml | N/A | N/A | Bushy and compact, excellent for hedges. Brilliant fall color if planted in sun. |
| Euonymus 'Blondy' (Winter Creeper) | 18-24" | 24-30" | mml | N/A | N/A | A very attractive, broadleaf evergreen that makes an excellent accent plant. The rich emerald green leaves bear a large gold "thumbprint" in the center. Yellow stems. |
| Euonymus 'Emerald Gaiety' (Winter Creeper) | 4-5' | 4-5' | mml | N/A | N/A | The evergreen foliage is deep green with an irregular white margin which takes on a pink tinge for the winter. Can climb if planted next to a structure. |
| Euonymus 'Emerald & Gold' (Winter Creeper) | 1.5-2' | 5' | mml | N/A | N/A | This broadleaf evergreen makes a fine groundcover with a broad upright spreading habit. Foliage is a dark glossy green with distinctive yellow margins. |
| Euonymus 'Manhattan' (Euonymus) | 6-8' | 4-5' | mml | N/A | N/A | Upright habit, glossy dark green leaves & pinkish fruit in late fall. |
| Forsythia 'Bronxensis' (Forsythia) | 2-3' | 2-3' | mml | Yellow | Early spring | This dwarf shrub turns an attractive bronze color in fall. |
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| Shrubs 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Forsythia 'Fiesta' (Forsythia) | 3-6' | 3-5' | mml | Yellow | Early spring | Variegated foliage and red stems make this shrub a must have. |
| Forsythia 'Gold Tide' (Forsythia) | 24-30" | 3-4' | mml | Yellow | Spring | Compact, ground-hugging habit, excellent for mass plantings. Not tolerant of dry soils. |
| Forsythia 'Showoff' (Forsythia) | 3' | 6' | mml | Yellow | Spring | Attractive dark green foliage makes a nice hedge. Bright flowers cover the shrub from top to bottom. |
| Forsythia 'Sunrise' (Forsythia) | 5' | 5' | mml | Yellow | Spring | This shrub has a full dense habit & flower buds that are very freeze hardy. |
| Genista 'Royal Gold' (Woadwaxen) | 1.5-2' | 2' | m | Golden-yellow | July | Low growing selection with numerous flowers. Grows well in poor, dry soils. Xeriscape plant. |
| Hamamelis vernalis (Witch Hazel) | 10' | 10' | mml | Yellow | Spring | Small, ribbon-like yellow or slightly reddish, fragrant flowers. 2004 Plant of Merit. |
| Heptacodium miconoides (Seven-son Flower) *NEW* | 10-20' | 8-15' | mm | White | August-September | A plant for all seasons. Glossy, dark green foliage sets off the attractive, fragrant flowers. The show really begins then and continues through autumn. |
| Hibiscus 'Blue Satin' (Hibiscus) | 8-12' | 6-10' | m | Royal Blue | Summer to frost | Rich, single flowers. |
| Hibiscus 'Lil Kim' (Hibiscus)*NEW* | 4' | 4' | m | White | Summer to frost | First dwarf Rose of Sharon. Dainty flower with a red eye lasts longer than other cultivars. Deer resistant. |
| Hibiscus 'Red Heart' (Hibiscus) | 12' | 8' | m | White | Summer to frost | Luscious large flowers are single white with red eye. |
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| Shrubs 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Hibiscus 'Sugar Tip' (Hibiscus) *NEW* | 8-12' | 3-4' | m | Pink | Summer to frost | The bluish-green leaves have lovely creamy-white margins and are topped with tons of double, clear pink flowers. |
| Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' (Hydrangea) | 5' | 6' | mm | White | Summer | Often produces heads over 10" in diameter. Blooms every year even after severe pruning. |
| Hydrangea 'Limelight' (Hydrangea) | 6-8' | 5-6' | mm | Lime-green | Summer | Excellent vigor and floriferous bloomer. Bright flowers. |
| Hydrangea 'Pinky Winky' (Hydrangea) *NEW* | 6-8' | 6-8' | mm | White/Pink | Aug-Sept | Strong upright red stems hold the massive two-toned flowers. Older flowers turn dark pink while the newer flowers are white. |
| Hydrangea quercifolia ' Sikes Dwarf' (Oakleaf Hydrangea)*NEW* | 3-4' | 3-4' | m | White | Summer | About half the size of other oakleaf hydrangeas. 4" flowers and dark green, foot long leaves that turn a spectacular burgundy red in the fall. |
| Hydrangea quercifolia ' Snow Queen' (Oakleaf Hydrangea)*NEW* | 8' | 10' | m | Creamy white | June | Big, bold and showy, the flower panicles take on a hint of pink in late summer. Large, deep-lobed, Oak-like leaves are another attribute. |
| Hypericum kalmianum 'Ames' (St. Johnswort) | 2-3' | 2-3' | mm | Golden-yellow | July & August | Rounded shrub with masses of beautiful flowers. |
| Hypericum 'Mystical Red Star' (St. Johnswort) | 30-36" | 24-30" | mm | Yellow | Spring | Covered with bright blossoms in spring & large clusters of red berries in fall. |
| Itea ' Merlot' (Sweetspire)*NEW* | 3-4' | 3-6' | mml | White | Spring | Pendulous clusters of fragrant flowers compliment its glossy, green foliage that turns purple-red in fall. |
| Juniper 'Bar Harbor' (Juniper) | 12" | 6' | m | N/A | N/A | Nice choice for a ground cover. |
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| Shrubs 2010 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Juniper 'Blue Chip' (Juniper) | 8-10" | 3-5' | mm | N/A | N/A | A prostrate Juniper that maintains an outstanding blue color all season. Needs little shearing. |
| Juniper 'Blueberry Delight' (Juniper) | 1' | 4-5' | m | N/A | N/A | Dense, low-spreading with rich , dark green needles and contrasting silvery blue line on the upper leaf surface. |
| Juniper 'Buffalo' (Juniper) | 12-15" | 3-5' | m | N/A | N/A | Soft, feathery branches with an interesting low spreading form. Bright green foliage is retained well in winter. Salt tolerant. |
| Juniper chinensis 'Daub's Frosted' (Juniper) | 15" | 5' | mm | N/A | N/A | Exciting two tone effect as tops of blue green foliage are frosted with gold. Excellent coverage for banks and slopes. |
| Juniper 'Gold Lace' (Juniper) | 4-6' | 6-8' | mm | N/A | N/A | The golden tones reach the center of the plant resulting in less green color. Gold intensifies in fall & winter. |
| Juniper 'Grey Owl' (Juniper) | 3-4' | 6-8' | mm | N/A | N/A | One of the best evergreens for hot, poor, dry soil. A vigorous ground cover with few faults. |
| Juniper 'Pom-Pom' (Juniper) | 4-6' | 4-6' | mm | N/A | N/A | Multistem juniper that has been grafted & sheared into pom-poms. |
| Juniper horizontalis 'Prince of Wales' (Juniper) | 6" | 6' | mm | N/A | N/A | Low evergreen groundcover. Medium green foliage turns purple in fall. Excellent on slopes, over rocks. |
| Juniper 'Sea Green' (Juniper) | 4-6' | 4-6' | mm | N/A | N/A | Attractive mint green foliage on graceful, fountain-like arching branches. |
| Juniper sabina 'Tamariscifolia' (Juniper)*NEW* | 2' | 8' | mm | N/A | N/A | Attractive feathery blue-green foliage. Excellent choice for foundation, rockery or border planting. |
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| Shrubs 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Kolkwitzia amabilis (Beauty Bush) | 6-8' | 6-8' | mm | Pale Pink | Early June | Older stems exfoliate to give winter interest. Fall color reddish. Grows in poor soil. |
| Ligustrum 'Cheyenne' (Privet) | 10-15' | 5-6' | mm | White | Spring | Xeriscape plant with glossy, deep green leaves that can be sheared to any height. |
| Ligustrum lodense (Privet) | 3' | 3-4' | mm | White | Spring | Ideal for low hedge. |
| Philadelphus 'Blizzard' (Mockorange) | 4-5' | 3' | mm | White | June | Very hardy selection that blooms profusely with single, fragrant flowers. |
| Philadelphus 'Miniature Snowflake' (Mockorange) | 2-3' | 1-2' | mm | White | June | Compact and prolific bloomer. The double flowers are extremely fragrant. |
| Philadelphus 'Snow White Sensation' (Mockorange)*NEW* | 5-6' | 4-5' | mm | White | June | A repeat flowering hybrid that boasts 2" double flowers borne in clusters. Deliciously fragrant flowers. Attractive foliage. |
| Physocarpus 'Center Glow' ( Ninebark) | 8-10' | 8-10' | m | Creamy white | Spring | New foliage emerges golden and quickly changes to burgundy. |
| Physocarpus 'Dart's Gold' ( Ninebark) | 4-5' | 4-5' | mml | White | June | A hardy, attractive plant for its color contrast. Use for foundation or border planting. |
| Physocarpus 'Diablo' ( Ninebark) | 8-10' | 8-10' | mml | White | June | Beautiful red-purple foliage on long arching canes. Plant in full sun for best foliage color. May be cut to the ground to keep under control. |
| Physocarpus 'Little Devil' ( Ninebark)*NEW* | 3-4' | 3-4' | mml | White | June | The dark, deep burgundy foliage is beautifully offset by button-like white-pink flowers. Low maintenance shrub. |
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| Shrubs 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Physocarpus 'Summer Wine' ( Ninebark) | 5-6' | 5-6' | mml | White | June | Deeply cut, dark crimson-red leaves with pinkish white flowers that show nicely against the dark foliage. |
| Picea abies 'Little Gem' ( Spruce)*NEW* | 2' | 3' | mm | N/A | N/A | A very slow growing dwarf spruce with spreading upward pointing branches. Great in mixed borders and rock gardens. |
| Picea abies 'Nidiformis' (Birds Nest Spruce) | 3' | 2-3' | mm | N/A | N/A | Broad, dense and slow growing. Light green foliage on spreading branches. |
| Picea glauca 'Conica' (Dwarf Alberta Spruce) | 5' | 2-3' | mm | N/A | N/A | Very slow growing, conical, miniature Spruce. Useful for miniature accent points. |
| Picea pungens 'Montgomery' ( Spruce) | 3-4' | 3-4' | mm | N/A | N/A | Compact upright blue spruce, more pyramidal than 'Globosa' |
| Pinus 'Mugho Pine' (Pine) | 3-5' | 3-6' | mm | N/A | N/A | Dwarf, bright green color in all seasons. |
| Potentilla 'Gold Drop' (Cinquefoil) | 2' | 2-3' | mm | Lemon Yellow | Summer | A compact shrub with abundant flowers all summer long. |
| Potentilla 'Jackmanii' (Cinquefoil) | 3-4' | 3-4' | mm | Deep yellow | Summer | A vigorous growing plant that blooms all summer long. |
| Potentilla 'Mango Tango' (Cinquefoil) | 2-4' | 2-4' | mm | Orange/red/ yellow | Summer | Orange, yellow & red flowers from May to frost. |
| Potentilla 'McKay's White' (Cinquefoil) | 2-3' | 2-3' | mm | White | Summer | Mound-shaped. Soft green summer foliage. |
| Prunus 'Pawnee Buttes' (Sandcherry) | 15-18' | 4-6' | mm | White | April | Colorado Plant Select. Fragrant flowers produce a crop of black berries in the summer that are attractive to wildlife. |
| Prunus 'Purple Leaf Sand Cherry' (Sandcherry) | 6-8' | 5-6' | mm | White | Spring | Flowers are fragrant. Excellent accent plant. |
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| Shrubs 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Pyracantha 'Gnome' (Fire Thorn) | 4-6' | 2-3' | mm | White | Spring | Brilliant orange fall berry clusters. |
| Rhamnus frangula 'Fine Line' (Fernleaf Buckthorn ) | 5-7' | 2-3' | mm | N/A | N/A | Fern-like foliage & upright narrow habit. May be used to create a narrow hedge or screen, or as an accent. |
| Rhus 'Gro-Low' (Sumac) | 2.5' | 6-8' | mm | Yellow | August | Excellent for mass beds and bank control. Fragrant flowers, fall foliage is spectacular. |
| Rhus 'Prairie Flame' (Sumac) | 5-7' | 5-7' | mm | Yellow | August | Clean glossy foliage and brilliant red-orange fall color. Upright, rounded shrub. |
| Rhus 'Tiger Eye' (Sumac) | 6' | 6' | mm | Yellow | August | New growth is a lively chartreuse green, quickly changing to yellow, both contrasting nicely with the rosy-pink leaf stems. Fall colors are yellow, orange and intense scarlet. Nice oriental effect. |
| Rhus typhina 'Laciniata' (Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac) | 8' | 12-15' | mm | N/A | N/A | Attractive cutleaf form of Staghorn Sumac that can be used as an accent or in mass plantings. Beautiful fall color of orange, red and yellow. |
| Salix 'Flame' (Willow)*NEW* | 20' | 15-20' | m | N/A | N/A | Dense branching habit and winter bark color of orange to red, and unusual curling of the branch tips make this shrub interesting. |
| Salix integra 'Hakura Nishiki' (Willow) | 4-6' | 4-6' | m | N/A | N/A | A lovely shrub with pink stems and buds that open to dappled green, pink and white foliage. |
| Salix purpurea 'Nana' (Dwarf Blue Leaf Arctic Willow) | 3-4' | 3-6' | m | N/A | N/A | Makes an attractive hedge. Twigs purplish in winter. |
| Sambucus 'Black Beauty' (Elderberry') | 8-12' | 8-12" | m | Pink | June-July | Dark black foliage that gets darker throughout summer. Loads of lemon scented flowers that contrast nicely with the foliage. |
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| Shrubs 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Sambucus 'Black Lace' (Elderberry') | 8-10' | 8-10' | m | White | May-June | Dark purple foliage, finely cut that has an exotic appeal usually found in Japanese maples. Lacy blossoms. |
| Sambucus 'Madonna' (Elderberry') | 6-10' | 6-10' | m | White | Summer | This choice specimen livens up the garden all season long with its stunning leaves of green splashed with gold. |
| Spiraea 'Dart's Red' (Spiraea) | 2-3' | 4-5' | mm | Carmen Red | Summer | Flowers fade to a rosy pink as they age. |
| Spiraea 'Double Play Artist' (Spiraea) *NEW* | 2.5' | 2.5' | mm | Pink | Summer | Large clusters of flowers on blue-green foliage that emerges a rich purple red. |
| Spiraea 'Firegold' (Spiraea) | 4-6' | 5-7' | mm | Creamy white | Spring | Brilliant lemon-lime foliage. New growth is soft yellow changing to lemon & then lime-green. |
| Spiraea 'Flowering Choice' (Spiraea) | 15-18" | 12-15" | mm | Purple-pink | Summer | New foliage is a purple red color. Blooms up to 15 weeks. Fall foliage is purple red. |
| Spiraea 'Goldflame' (Spiraea) | 2-3' | 3-4' | mm | Crimson | Mid Summer | Brilliant red new growth, changing to golden yellow, then to green. Accent plant. |
| Spiraea 'Goldmound' (Spiraea) | 18-24' | 2-3' | m | Pink | Mid Summer | Outstanding small colorful foliage plant for accent or contrast in the foundation planting or shrub border. |
| Spiraea 'Neon Flash' (Spiraea) | 3' | 3' | mm | Cherry Red | Summer | Vigorous growth habit, flower clusters throughout the growing season. |
| Spiraea 'Pink Parasol' (Spiraea) | 2-3' | 2-3' | mm | Pink | June | Big, fluffy umbrella-like blooms cover this mounded shrub. Nice fall colors. |
| Spiraea 'Renaissance' (Spiraea) | 5-7' | 6-8' | mm | White | June | Beautiful orange red fall color, fountain shaped habit. |
| Spiraea 'Snow Storm' (Spiraea) | 3-4' | 3-4' | m | White | May | Covered in a flurry of lacy flowers. Cool, blue-green foliage turns fiery red-orange in fall. |
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| Shrubs 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Symphoricarpos 'Candy Sensation' (Snowberry)*NEW* | 2.5' | 2.5' | mml | Pink | Summer | Plump, sandy-pink berries ripen in early fall and remain all winter. A great shrub for winter interest. |
| Symphoricarpos 'Hancock' (Snowberry) | 2-3' | 6'+ | mml | White | Early Summer | Makes an excellent ground cover, bank holding shrub, or front of the border plant. Pink berries. |
| Symphoricarpos 'Magic Berry' (Snowberry) | 3-5' | 3-5' | mml | White | Early Summer | Masses of vivid pinkish purple fruit line each branch in autumn. |
| Symphoricarpos 'Marlene' (Snowberry) | 5-6' | 5-6' | mml | Pink | June-Sept. | Displays small, light pink flowers & abundant purple-pink fruit from September-November. |
| Syringa 'Adelaide Dunbar' (Lilac) *NEW* | 10' | 8' | m | Lavender | May/June | Sweetly fragrant double, deep lavender flowers. Resists powdery mildew. |
| Syringa 'Bloomerang' (Lilac) *NEW* | 5' | 5' | mml | Red-purple | Spring/Summer | This lilac blooms in the spring and summer. A light trim after spring encourages a heavy late summer profusion of blooms. |
| Syringa 'Charles Joly' (Lilac) | 10-12' | 8-10' | mml | Magenta | May/June | A fabulous show of color in spring! |
| Syringa 'Congo' (Lilac) | 12-15' | 12' | mml | Red-purple | May/June | Noted for its dramatic, single flowers, this heirloom lilac is a profuse bloomer. |
| Syringa 'Miss Kim' (Lilac) | 6-7' | 5-6' | mm | Pale Lilac | May/June | Fragrant flowers that open later than other lilacs. Burgundy-red fall color. |
| Syringa 'Purple' (Lilac) | 12-15' | 8-12' | mml | Purple | Spring | Old fashioned lilac that most of us remember from our youth. |
| Syringa 'Tinkerbelle' (Lilac) | 5-6' | 4-5' | mm | Pink | Spring | Compact Lilac with a pleasing, spicy fragrance and incredible red flower buds. |
| Syringa 'White' (Lilac) | 12-15' | 8-12' | mm | White | Spring | This hardy vigorous shrub is the white version of the old fashioned favorite. |
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| Shrubs 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Syringa x meyeri 'Paliban' (Lilac) | 4-5' | 5-7' | mm | Pale Lilac | May/June | Fragrant, single blooms on this choice dwarf variety. |
| Taxus 'Dark Green Spreader' (Yew) | 3-5' | 6-8' | ml | N/A | N/A | Attractive dark green foliage. Use as a hedge or specimen plant. |
| Taxus 'Densiformis' (Yew) | 3' | 6-7' | ml | N/A | N/A | New growth is emerald green. Requires good soil drainage. |
| Thuja 'Fire Chief' (Arborvitae)*NEW* | 5' | 5' | ml | N/A | N/A | A soft and lacy fine-textured shrub that forms a perfect round ball. Sage-green foliage is topped with red tips! |
| Thuja 'Mr. Bowling Ball' (Arborvitae)*NEW* | 3' | 3' | ml | N/A | N/A | A dwarf,mounded globe with soft, sage-green juvenile foliage. |
| Viburnum 'Blue Blaze' (Viburnum)*NEW* | 6' | 6' | mml | White | Spring | Attractive gunmetal-green foliage that has a distinctive deep wine-frost, changing to lustrous red-purple in the fall. Prolific clusters of majestic blue berries in autumn. |
| Viburnum 'Blue Muffin' (Viburnum) | 5-7' | 4-6' | mml | White | Spring | Exciting compact selection covered with flowers in spring. Rich blue berries in Aug. |
| Viburnum 'Brandywine' (Viburnum) | 5-6' | 5-6' | mml | White | Spring | This shrub delivers loads of berries that transform from green to shades of pink and blue. Dark maroon-red foliage color in the fall. |
| Viburnum burkwoodi (Viburnum) | 10' | 14' | mml | White | Spring | Densely-branched with fragrant flowers. Flowers are followed by pendulous clusters of red berry-like drupes which ripen to black. Marron fall color. |
| Viburnum 'Emerald Triumph' (Viburnum) | 5-6' | 6' | mml | White | April/May | Deep, green, glossy foliage & red to black fruits in fall. Deep purple fall foliage. |
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| Shrubs 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Viburnum 'Mohican' (Viburnum) | 6' | 6-8' | mml | White | April/May | Flattop flowers in spring followed by orange red fruit in July. Purple bronze fall color. |
| Viburnum 'Nanum' (Viburnum) | 2-3' | 2-4' | mml | N/A | N/A | An extremely dense form that requires no trimming. Foundation plant or low hedge. Rarely flowers. |
| Viburnum 'Northern Burgundy' (Viburnum) | 10-12' | 10-12' | mml | White | Late June | A spectacular display in fall with clusters of blue-black fruit and burgundy foliage. |
| Viburnum 'Snowball' (Viburnum) | 10-12' | 10-12' | mml | White | May-June | Popular shrub, large, double flowers. |
| Viburnum trilobum (American Cranberrybush) | 10-12' | 10-12' | mml | White | Late May | Handsome, hardy shrub with lobed leaves. Scarlet berries last well into winter. Deep red fall color. |
| Weigela 'Dark Horse' (Weigela) | 2-3' | 2-3' | mm | Magenta pink | Flowers freely | The flowers stand out against the bronze foliage and lime venation. |
| Weigela 'Midnight Wine' (Weigela) | 10-12" | 24"+ | mm | Deep pink | Flowers freely | Incredible metallic burgundy-purple foliage on a low, mounding terrific plant. |
| Weigela 'My Monet' (Weigela) | 12-18" | 12-15" | mm | Purplish-pink | Flowers freely | Colorful foliage, beautiful blossoms and is very versatile. Adds all-season color to any garden situation. |
| Weigela 'Polka' (Weigela) | 3-4' | 4-5' | mm | Pink | June-Sept. | Profuse bloomer, flowers have a yellow throat. |
| Weigela 'Rumba' (Weigela) | 3' | 3' | mm | Red | June-Sept. | Compact shrub, bronzy purplish hinged leaves, flowers have a yellow throat. |
| Weigela 'Tango' (Weigela) | 2-2.5' | 2.5-3' | mm | Red | June-Sept. | Compact, bushy habit with standout purple foliage. |
| Weigela 'Wine & Roses' (Weigela) | 4-5' | 3-5' | mm | Rosy-pink | Flowers freely | Dark burgundy-purple foliage that sets off the rosy-pink flowers. |
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| Shrubs 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade |