Spring 2008

SHRUBS & TREES

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Generally, a shrub is a woody plant that is smaller than a tree - usually less than 15 feet tall.  In most cases, shrubs have more than one main stem.  Some are evergreen, retaining their leaves during the winter months.  Others are deciduous, losing their leaves in autumn often after a magnificent fall color display. Many shrubs are grown specifically for their foliage, others for their flowers.  Shrubs are excellent accents in a perennial garden.  Abelia Showy blooms. Semi evergreen. Prefers well-drained acid soil. Needs protection. Prune in winter or early spring. Acer (Maple) Small specimens may provide a focal point, while larger maples create dense shade. Brilliant autumn color. Deciduous.    palmatum Bloodgood – non-dissected, deep purple-red foliage - long lasting, bright red fall color and cherry red fruits – slow grower,  rounded top, cold hardy – small garden or focal point – 15’h x 20’    palmatum Butterfly – deep cut, delicate, curling blue-green leaves with creamy, pink-tinged, variegated edges –small scale, slow growing, vase shaped – perfect for a small space – 8-10’h x 8-10’w    palmatum dissectum Crimson Queen (Threadleaf Japanese Maple) - deep red delicate ferny foliage, brilliant fall color - branches low, dense compact size - winter interest - moist, acid, well-drained soil – accent, border, grouping – 10h ’x 15’w at maturity – 3’x 3’ at 5 years    palmatum dissectum Inaba Shidare (Weeping Threadleaf Japanese Maple) – large, deeply cut foliage – purple-red color turns crimson-red in fall – rounded, flowing – vigorous, hardy – 8-10’h x 10-12’w    palmatum dissectum Orangeola (Threadleaf Japanese Maple) (NEW)–finely dissected foliage – amber red color turns fiery orange in fall –  cascading habit    palmatum dissectum Red Dragon (Weeping Threadleaf Japanese  Maple) deeply dissected, dark red foliage holds color in sun, brilliant crimson in fall – open form works natural landscape - 8-10’ x 10-12’     palmatum dissectum Tamukeyama (Threadleaf Japanese Maple) – great texture - deep purple color all season, bright scarlet in fall – low, spreading form – 10’h x 14’w at maturity – 3’ x 3’ at 5 years    palmatum dissectum Viridis (Threadleaf Japanese Maple) – light to medium threadlike green leaves, yellow, gold and orange in fall – cascading - 10’h x 13’w at maturity – 2.5’ x 2.5’ at 5 years    palmatum Emperor I – dark, purple-red leaves turn even darker in fall – colorful, solid specimen tree – 20-25’h x 20-25’’w    palmatum Fireglow (NEW) – cherry red foliage holds color in bright sun turns yellow-red in fall – upright habit - 15-20’h x 15-20’w    palmatum Orange Dream (NEW) – dappled shade - emerges gold with pink edges, opening to shades of yellow and orange, bright yellow in fall - compact and upright – good for pots - 8-10’h x 5-6’w    platanoides Crimson King (Norway Maple) – Full Sun - deep lobed, crimson - excellent shade tree – hardy, moderate grower – tolerant  of soil and climate extremes - grows 12-18” per year – 40’h x 35’w    rubrum (Red Maple) – attractive smooth gray bark – dense red flower clusters before leafing out - medium to dark green leaves, brilliant reds and yellows in early fall – tolerant of all soils, prefers slightly acid, moist conditions – parks, streets, lawns – 40’-60’h    rubrum Franksred (Red Sunset) – bright green textured foliage to fiery red in fall – rapid growth – pyramidal to rounded outline – cold hardy - 50’h x 40’w – 13’h x 7’w at 4 years    rubrum October Glory – dark green leaves turn intense orange to red in fall – oval rounded form – fast growing – pest free - 50’h x 50’w at maturity – 11’h x 6’w at 4 years    saccharum Green Mountain (Sugar Maple) – dark green leathery foliage – orange and red fall color – easy to grow shade tree – upright oval to rounded habit – heat tolerant – rapid growth rate – well-drained, evenly moist acid soil – 60’h x 35’w Amelanchier (Serviceberry/Shadblow) Native shrub to small, multi-stem tree. Produces small, edible, sweet fruit ripening in July. Tolerates a wide range of soils but prefers well-drained, acid soil. A favorite of birds and wildlife. Excellent in woodland gardens, along stream banks and fence rows. Intolerant of pollution. Deciduous. Arctostaphlos (Kinnickkinnick) Good groundcover for slopes or erosion-prone areas. Clusters of small flowers in spring, tiny red berries in summer and fall. May be slow to establish, then grows rapidly and becomes draught tolerant. Mulch heavily between plants. Tolerates acid to alkaline well-drained soils.    uva-ursi Massachusetts - white-tipped pink flowers in spring – red berries cover the plant in late summer – bright fall foliage - attracts bees and birds – 6-12” tall – flat growing spreading 4-6’ with time Aronia (Chokeberry) Small spring flowers followed by showy berries that last until winter. Undemanding plants. Tolerates all acid soil types. Small, oval green leaves give brilliant fall color. In winter, glossy berries hang in clusters. Vase-shaped to upright.    Autumn Magic (Black Chokeberry) (NEW) – fragrant, white flowers in May - clusters of edible, dark purple-black berries – brilliant red and purple fall color – tough, hardy - attracts songbirds – 3-5’ x 2-4’    Brilliantissima (Red Chokeberry) – rich, green foliage turns bright red n fall – brilliant red long lasting berries - tolerates moist soil – 8-10’h Asimina (Paw Paw) Clusters of bell-shaped flowers and edible fruit. Large tropical type leaves turn yellow in fall. Moist well-drained soil.    triloba (NEW) – flowers in spring – edible autumn fruit – 20’h x 15’w Azalea Brilliant displays of color with the arrival of spring. Prefers soil high in organic matter, acidic, well- rained, with good aeration and moisture.  Protect from drying winds. Perfect for foundation plantings or in groupings when naturalizing.    Azalea Evergreen Varieties: Will take full sun if moist but best in part shade. Some can take full shade. Protect from wind.    Arctic Rose – variegated foliage – large, rose red flowers , mid May – dense, round, spreading form – 3-4’h x 4-5’w    Bixby – dark red flowers – deep green foliage turns mahogany in fall-slow growing, dwarf  shrub – 2’ x 3.5’    Girard Crimson – big red blooms, early May – shiny, deep green foliage - dense, compact - good fall and winter color - 4’ x 5’    Girard Fuchsia – large fuchsia purple flowers in early May – dark glossy foliage – 4’ x 5’    Girard Hot Shot – vibrant orange-red flowers–dark green leaves turn red in fall – 3’ x 4    Girard Pleasant White – large white flowers – dark, shiny leaves –compact – hardy and reliable – 3’h x 4.5’w    Girard Renee Michelle – large pink blooms in mid-May – low, compact – maroon fall foliage – 3’h x 4’w    Herbert – lavender purple flowers in late April to early May – vigorous and hardy - 3’h x 4’w    Karen – lavender hose-in-hose blooms, mid-May - hardy – 4’h  x  5’w    Louise Gable – semi-double salmon pink flowers, mid-May – long, pointed dark green foliage - medium sized azalea - 3x3’    Massasoit – single bright red showy flowers – 3’h x 4’w    Pennsylvania Pride White – 8’h x 8’w    poukhanense – double huge lavender flowers - green foliage turns orange-red in fall– very hardy—compact form—5’h x6’w’    poukhanense Kim’s Double Pink – double pink flowers – dark green leaves turn purple-red in the fall – hardy – 4’h x 6’w    poukhanense Korean Orchid – light lavender flowers in spring –   green leaves – fall color – 3’h x 4’w    poukhanense Korean Springtime – flowers with pink tips and red centers in spring – autumn color – 5’h x 6’w    poukhanense Korean Stardust – early to bloom – white flowers – foliage turns orange-red in fall – 5’h x 6’w    poukhanense Pink Discovery (NEW) – large vivid pink flowersin early May – very hardy – prolific blooms – 4-5’h x 5-6’w    poukhanense Sweet Sixteen –sturdy, soft pearl pink blooms – dark evergreen foliage – 4’h x 6’w    Rosebud – double, silvery-pink flowers – dense, round – 4’ x 6’    Stewartstonian - brick red blooms - deep green foliage to wine-red in fall – 5’h x 5’w    Tradition – pure pink blooms, early spring – low grower – 3’h x 4’w    Azalea Deciduous Varieties: Big showy flowers generally blooming later than evergreen varieties and prior to leaves emerging. Disease resistant. Extremely hardy. Some varieties tolerate more sun.      Northern Lights Hybrids      Candy Lights - fragrant, light pink flower with yellow streaks - very hardy, mildew resistant - 5’h x 4’w      Lemon Lights – lemon-yellow scented blooms, early May – 5’h x 4’w      Northern Hi-Lights – creamy white blooms - yellow accents on bare branches in spring – dark green foliage, burgundy in fall – mildew  resistant – 4’h x 4’w      Viscosum Hybrids (Native)      Lemon Drop – peach buds open to yellow blossoms in July – subtle lemon fragrance – red fall color – red- brown stems –5-7’h      Lollipop – clear pink flowers in July – vanilla scent – deep green foliage turns orange in fall – vigorous – 5-7’h      Sparkler – unique fragrant, deep pink flowers in late June -foliage turns shades of red and orange in fall – 5-7’h x 6-8’w      Weston’s Hybrids       Weston’s Innocence – fragrant white blooms in June – glossy green to burgundy red in fall – disease resistant – upright - 5’h x 3’w      Weston’s Millennium – fragrant, deep red flowers with pale orange      Weston’s Pennsylvania (NEW) – fragrant, bright pink flowers in July—apple green leaves turn copper in fall – 5’h x 3’w      Weston’s Pink & Sweet –fragrant pink flowers  in June – red-orangefall color– disease resistant –upright and slow growing – 5’h x 3’w Berberis (Barberry)   Deer resistant shrubs that work well with perennials and other shrubs. Dense and thorny. Grows well in ordinary garden soil. Deciduous.    Aurea – yellow in full sun  - dense, slow grower – 4’ x 4’    Bonanza Gold – bright, golden foliage – best color in full sun – semi-dwarf – contrast plant – adaptable – 1.5’ x 3’    Concorde - purple velvety foliage, holds color in sun - slow grower, globe shape – low hedge, border - 2’ x 3’    Crimson Pygmy – rich purple color in full sun – low, slow grower – tolerates poor soil -  red berries - 2’ x 3’    Crimson Ruby (NEW) – dwarf – dense, compact rounded form – deep red-purple foliage tolerates summer heat – 2’ x 3’    Gold – bright yellow foliage – small yellow spring flowers - low   grower – 24 x18”    Helmond’s Pillar (NEW) – purple-red foliage – narrow, upright   shape – quick growing – hardy - 8-10’h x 2-3’w    Marshal’s Upright – bright maroon foliage - striking red berries for winter interest – dense, upright habit – 2.5’h x 3’w    Rose Glow - silvery pink to rosy purple foliage - full sun for best color– red winter berries - 5’ x 6’    Royal Burgundy – rich red velvet foliage to dark red, black  in fall – compact, little or no pruning – heat and drought tolerant - 3’ x 3’    Royal Cloak – big purple-red leaves – tolerant of poor soil – 4-5’ x 4-5’ Betula (Birch) Graceful, open-branched pyramidal tree. Flaky bark makes an interesting show. Great yard tree with terrific yellow fall color. Deciduous.    Fox Valley – small stature – cream and cinnamon exfoliating bark – superb yellow fall color  - dense growth – 12-15’h x 8-10’w    Heritage (River Birch) – glossy leaves – salmon-white exfoliating bark turns orange-brown – vigorous – tolerant of wet conditions - 40’ x 30’    jacquemontii (Himalayan Birch) – dark green foliage – whitest bark of all birches – 40’ x 25’    Pendula Youngii – weeping, slender pendulous branches – white exfoliating bark – moist, well drained sandy soil – 15’h x 15’w    Renaissance Reflection (NEW) – striking white bark – oval form – yellow foliage in fall – bronze birch borer resistant – hardy – 30’x 18’    Royal Frost (Japanese White Birch) – dramatic shiny purple leaves - dazzling white bark – drought tolerant - 30’h x 15’w    Summer Cascade – unique, pendulous habit – ideal for topiary forms a mounded shrub if not trained – 6’h x 10’w    Whitespire – dark green leaves – chalky white bark brightens with   age and adds winter interest – heat and drought tolerant – 40’ x 25’ Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) Free flowering panicles of many tiny fragrant flowers that attract butterflies. To encourage continued blooming, keep deadheaded. Cut back to 12” in early spring for new growth. Well-drained fertile soil. Deciduous.    davidii Adonis Blue - fragrant deep blue flowers – compact - 5’x 5’    davidii Attraction – purplish-red flowers up to 12” long - 6-8’    davidii Bicolor – lavender and butterscotch flowers – 6-8’h    davidii Black Knight - prolific violet flowers - rapid grower - 6’x 7’    davidii Empire Blue – large, fragrant, intense blue flowers –8’h x 6’w    davidii Lochinch – lavender-blue flowers – 6’h x 4’w    davidii Nanho Alba – large, fragrant, confetti-white blooms – 4’x 4’   davidii Nanho Blue – lavender-blue – silvery willow foliage – 5’ x 5’    davidii Peacock - lightly fragrant deep pink flowers - gray-green foliage – compact – 5’h x 5’w    davidii Potter’s Purple – blue-purple – dark green foliage – 8’x 6’    davidii Purple Emperor – lots of lightly scented purple blooms – 5’x 5’    davidii Royal Red - magenta red – medium green leaves – 8’ x 10’    davidii Summer Beauty – purple-red flowers – 6’h x 6’w Buxus (Boxwood) Small, oval, dark green leaves cover branches. Slow grower. Fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Mulch to protect shallow roots. Protect from winter winds. Great hedge, edging or foundation plant. Evergreen.    Arctic Emerald (NEW) – deep green color – extremely hardy – upright habit – 8’h x 3’w at maturity    Green Gem – green all winter – dense, slow grower  -  3’ x  4’    Green Ice – glossy dark green foliage even in winter - hardy, vigorous – hedge, foundation or mass planting - 3’ x 3’    Green Mountain – green foliage, gold in winter – hardy, conical - 5’ x 4’    Green Velvet – dark green foliage thru winter - compact, round- 4’ x 4’    Koreana Franklin’s Gem – small bright green leaves turn olive in winter – very hardy – dwarf – 2’ x 3’    Newport Blue (NEW) – blue-green foliage – stiffly upright dense branches – pruning tolerant - 8-10’h x 8-10’w    North Star – dense globe shape – requires little pruning – dark leaves – 2-3’h x 3-4’w    Winter Gem - soft green velvety foliage through winter – compact, rounded – hedge, border, foundation - 4’h x 5’w’ Callicarpa (Beautyberry) Small summer flowers with violet berries into winter. Prune in spring.Dies back to ground in winter. Moderate grower. Deciduous.    dichotoma Early Amethyst - soft pink blooms late summer – bright lavender berries in Sept - new foliage emerges bronze, matures to lush deep green - yellow fall foliage – very drought tolerant – 4’h x 6’w Calluna (Scotch Heather) Low, dense, spreading plants. Fine texture and long bloom. Prefers a sandy, acid soil with low fertility. Prune faded flowers and branch tips after bloom. Feed lightly with acid plant food in late winter, again in late spring.    vulgaris Barnet Anley - red-purple flowers – 1-2’ x 2-2.5’    vulgaris County Wicklow  – double pink flowers – 1-2’h    vulgaris Robert Chapman – lavender flower – gold to red foliage – 1-2’h    vulgaris Tib (NEW) – red-purple flowers – 1-2’h x 2-2.5’w    vulgaris Two Sisters (NEW) –unusual pink flowers that do not open but remain buds – 15” Calycanthus (Sweet Shrub) Fragrant blooms on old and new wood. Prune for shaping after bloom. Tolerates many soils; prefers fertile, moist soil. Deciduous.    floridus – fragrant chocolate-red magnolia-like blooms in May - glossy green foliage, gold in fall – plant where scent can be appreciated - 8h’ x 6’w Caragana (Pea Shrub) Leaves divided into small leaflets. Spring flowers shaped like small yellow sweet peas. Nearly indestructible, tolerates wind, cold, heat. Use as windbreak, clipped hedge.    arborescens Walker – bright yellow flowers along weeping branches –  soft fine textured foliage – tolerates poor soil, drought – 8-10’h x 8-10’w Caryopteris (Bluebeard) Shrubby perennial. Showy true blue flowers in late summer to fall. Well-drained humus-rich soil. Flowers on new wood. Cut stems back to 12” in early spring. Deciduous.    clandonensis Dark Knight – scented delicate deep blue blooms – 3’x 3’    clandonensis Longwood Blue – fragrant deep blue flowers - silvery-  gray leaves July-fall – 3’x3’    First Choice – early blooming fragrant, dark purple-blue flowers – dark green mounding foliage – drought tolerant – 3’x 3’    incana Sunshine Blue – rich blue blooms – bright yellow foliage - 3’x 5’ Cedrus (Cedar) Stately trees. Deep rooted. Best in fertile, moist, acid, well-drained soil; tolerates most soil types and drought when established. Needles form dense tufts. Slow to moderate growth.    atlantica Glauca Pendula (Blue Atlas Cedar) – silvery blue needles, weeping branches – pinch or cut back long branches on young trees; encourages later strength – allow for 30’ spread – 15’h Cercidiphyllum (Katsura Tree) Great foliage all season. Elegant horizontal branches. Heart-shaped leaves.  Rich, moist, well-drained soil. Slow grower. Deciduous.    japonicum – blue-green in summer, apricot-orange in fall – 60’ x 30’ Cercis (Eastern Redbud) Profusion of rosy-purple blooms, on leafless branches in early spring. Moist, acid or alkaline, well-drained soil. Dark green heart-shaped leaves turn yellow in fall. Beautiful, smooth gray bark. Deciduous.    Alba (NEW) – white flowers in spring – 20-30’h x 25’w    canadensis – rosy-pink flowers before leaves appear – 20-30’ x 25’    Covey – fountains of lavender blooms – twisted, weeping branches - 7’ x 7’    Forest Pansy - rosy-pink spring flowers - new foliage scarlet-purple, maturing to maroon - 20’ x 5’ Chaenomeles (Flowering Quince) Early clusters of showy flowers, yellowish-green apple-like fruit in fall, shiny green leaves on thorny stems. Prefers a sunny well-drained, moderately-rich, acidic soil. Deciduous.    Crimson and Gold (NEW) – large red flowers, bright gold stamens – dense spreading shape – 3-4’h x 4-6’w Chamaecyparis (False Cypress) Evergreen with soft foliage. Prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Slow grower that does not perform well in exposed, windy locations.    nootkatensis Pendula (Weeping Alaskan Cedar) – deep green-blue foliage – weeping form - adaptable, low maintenance – 15-20’x15-20’    obtusa Crippsii (Cripp’s Golden Hinoki Cypress) – gold yellow ferny texture - pyramidal - very hardy – 10-15’ x 8-10’    obtusa Fernspray Gold – soft frond-like golden foliage – dense, broad,  upright - good accent or in a golden border – 8-10’h x 4-6’w    obtusa Filicoides (Fernspray False Cypress) - curved limbs holding bright green fern-like foliage - 8’h x 6’w    obtusa Golden Sprite (NEW) – deep green foliage with golden tips –dense, tight form - slow grower – tolerates part shade – 18-24” x 2-3’    obtusa Gracilis (Slender Hinoki False Cypress) - green foliage has an unusual curling habit - graceful, pyramidal, upright - 12’h x 5’w    obtusa Well’s Special – dark, glossy green – easy, fast grower - 12’ x 6’    pisifera Aurea (Golden Mop) – gold fernlike foliage will not fade in summer sun – dense round form – dwarf - 3-5’h x 3-5’w    pisifera Cyanoviridis (Boulevard or Moss Cypress) – adds texture and color to the garden - silver-blue foliage – 10’h x 6’w    pisifera Filifera Aurea (Gold Thread) – most golden of dwarf thread leaf cypress - graceful mounding form – 3.5’h x 4’w Chionanthus (Fringe Tree) Large shrub to small tree. Upright branched form. Scented clusters of fringe-like white spring flowers. Slow grower. Deciduous.    virginicus – Native -  white flowers mid-May to early June – 20’ x 20’ Clethra (Summersweet) Fragrant short bottlebrushes of tiny flowers in late summer. Moist to wet, fertile, acid soil. Mulch to keep soil cool and moist. Leafs out late in spring. Blooms on new growth. Thin in late winter by cutting old or weak stems to ground level. Deciduous.    alnifolia – long lasting white flowers – dark green foliage – 8’x 6’    alnifolia Compacta – fragrant white flowers – compact size – 3’x 3’    alnifolia Hummingbird – dwarf form – long lasting  white flowers – shiny dark foliage – 24” x 8”    alnifolia Ruby Spice – reddish-pink flowers – spicy fragrance – 8’x 6’    alnifolia Sixteen Candles – fragrant white flowers – 2.5’h x 3’w Cornus (Dogwood) Diverse group of shrubs and trees. Early spring blooms, handsome foliage and winter effect. Flowers almost cover trees before leaves expand. Rich, acidic soil. Mulch to keep soil cool and moist. Deciduous.    alba Argenteo Marginata – vibrant red stems provide color all year –cream and green variegated leaves emerge in spring – rounded habit – regularly prune to maintain shape - 8’h x 6’w    alba Cream Crackers (NEW) – bright red stems in winter – variegated foliage dense, compact form – tolerates moist, sandy soil – 5-6’ x 5-6’    alba Elegantissima – upright blood red stems – gray green foliage with irregular creamy white margins - showy in winter – 6 x 6’    florida Cherokee Brave – deep rosy-red flowers in spring – red berries and burgundy-red fall color – 20’h x 30’w    kousa (Japanese Dogwood) – pure white flowers – bright green leaves turn red and purple in fall – strawberry-like fruits – hardy – 20’ x 20’    kousa Satomi – light pink flowers from early June to July - emerging foliage is red fading to lustrous green, reddish-purple in fall – red fruit – 20-25’ x 15-20’    stolonifera Arctic Fire – fiery red winter stems – compact, dense – 4’ x 4’ Corylus (Hazel)  Unusual branching habit. Attractive catkins in early spring. Prune old stems and suckers in March. Yellow fall foliage. Deciduous.    avellana Contorta (Harry Lauder’s Walking-Stick) – unique, twisted  branches – slow growing – accent or container plant - 8-10’ x 8-10’    avellana Red Majestic (NEW) – deep red foliage ages to burgundy – unique branching form – allow room for growth – full sun enhances color - 10-12’h x 10-12’w Cotinus (Smoke Tree) Inconspicuous flowers (June-July) followed by smoky pink hairs resembling clouds hovering over foliage. Purplish brown bark and blue green leaves. Wide range of soils. Prune to keep shrub shape. Deciduous. coggygria Atropurpurea - velvety purple leaves – beige blooms in  June and July have smoky appearance – 8’h x 6’w    coggygria Royal Purple – purplish pink plumes – reddish-purple foliage – 10-15’ x 10-15’    coggygria Young Lady – green foliage – grayish-pink plumes June to August –gold to orange fall color – 10-15’h x 10-15’w Cotoneaster (Rock Spray) Pink flowers in early summer followed by bright red berries that last into the winter. Prefers well-drained soil with good air circulation. Small round green leaves turn bronze in fall. Deciduous. Evergreen.    adpressus Little Gem – deep green shiny leaves, red in fall – large  red berries – mounding habit - dwarf, vigorous - 2’h x 4’w    apiculatus Cranberry – light pink summer blooms - shiny dark green leaves, maroon in fall – fall & winter berries – mounding - 3’h x 6’w    dammeri Lowfast – dark green foliage – glossy red berries – fast growing – prostrate – banks , slopes, level areas – 1’h x 7’w    horizontalis Variegatus (NEW) – cream edged foliage – pink flowers  followed by red berries in fall – rosy red fall foliage – 2’h x 3-5’w Crataegus (Hawthorn)    laevigata Superba (Crimson Cloud) – red blooms, white center – glossy red fall fruit – almost thornless – disease resistant - 25’ x 20’    viridis Winter King – Native - pure white spring flowers - red fall berries – silver gray bark – horizontal form  – hardy – 20’h x 25’w Crytomeria (Japanese Cedar)    japonica Yoshino – blue-green feathery branches and foliage turns bronzy-green in winter - evergreen, vigorous, upright – 60’h x 30’w Cytisus (Scotch Broom) Member of legume family. Grows well in dry, infertile soil. Tolerates wind. Blooms on old wood in spring – prune after flowering. Deciduous.    Boskoop Ruby Red (NEW) – abundant red flowers – small, rounded    Lilac Time – dark, lavender-purple flowers – 5-7’ x 5-7’    praecox All Gold – gold-yellow blooms – dense almost weeping - 6’x 6’    scoparius Burkwoodii – garnet-red, mid-May – 5-8’ x 5-8’    scoparius Lena – yellow throated orange red flowers 3-4’h x 5-6’w scoparius Madame Butterfly – yellow with orange centers – 5-8’ x 5-8’ Daphne Beautiful garden addition. Fragrant. Cool, well-aerated, gritty, humus-rich soil. Best if planted out while small. Do not disturb roots.    burkwoodii Carol Mackie – cream edged evergreen foliage – long  lasting scented pink flowers – dense, mounding form - 3’h x 4’w    transatlantica Summer Ice (NEW) – variegated foliage – white blooms,  late May and sporadically until frost – spicy scent – 4-5’h x 4-5’w Deutzia Graceful flowering shrubs. Ordinary soil. Easy to grow. Deciduous.    gracilis (Slender Deutzia) – early spring bloomer – white flowers bloom off previous year’s wood, prune right after flowering only –  compact, spreading ground cover – 2-4’h x 4-5’w    gracilis Chardonnay Pearls – white, pearl like buds with star- shaped flowers in spring – fragrant - bright yellow foliage – 3’x 3’    gracilis Nikko - white spring flowers - maroon fall color - dwarf - 2’ x 4’    Magician - star-like pink white edged flowers - graceful, arching,  fast growing, adaptable – 6-8’ x 5-6’ Enkianthus Slow grower with tiers of horizontal branches. Blue-green leaves turn brilliant fall colors. Best fall color with sun. Moist, fertile, acidic soil. Prune only to maintain shape and immediately after flowering.    companulatus  (Redvein) – pink clusters of bell-shaped flowers with red tinge, late spring – blue-green leaves to deep red in fall – 8’ x 6’ Erica (Heath) Spreads rapidly to make fine, dense, rounded mounds. Flower clusters bloom in late winter. Moist, fertile, well drained soil. Protect from wind. Water during dry periods. Fertilize lightly. Evergreen.    carnea – mid-March small pink or white flowers along stems – 18-24”    carnea Kramer’s Red – March-April purple-red blooms – 18-24”    cinerea Purple Bells (NEW) – small deep purple bell-shaped flowers - deep green needle-like foliage – dense mounding form - 15-18” Euonymus A group of shrubs of tremendous importance. Grown for their colorful foliage. Any soil or exposure. Deciduous. Evergreen.    alatus Compactus - dark green leaves turn scarlet in fall - mounding, dwarf - deciduous - good hedge or screen – low maintenance - 6’ x 8’    alatus Fire Ball – tight branching – superior hardiness – 5-7’    fortunei Blondy – yellow, dark green edge – low, spreading-1-2’h x 4-5’w    fortunei Emerald Gaiety - green leaves with white margins - good foliage plant for ground cover or accent – evergreen – 2-3’ x 3-4’    fortunei Emerald 'n Gold - green and gold variegated foliage - broad  upright habit - evergreen – 3-4’ x 3-4’    fortunei Emerald Surprise – mixture of green, gold and creamy white – fast, broad growth habit – 2’ x 5’    fortunei Gold Splash – large, green leaves with bold golden splash – yellow fruit and orange seeds in fall – 2-3’h x 3-4’w    fortunei Moonshadow - yellow leaves with green margins - vigorous, compact growth - evergreen – 2-3’ x 3-5’    fortunei Sunrise – lemon yellow leaves with green highlights in spring,  darkens to golden yellow margins in summer – 3’h x 6’w Forsythia One of the earliest and most welcome signs of spring. Bright yellow flowers. Grows in any garden soil. Prune after flowering. Deciduous.    Gold Tide – lemon-yellow flowers in April – medium green foliage – low growing spreader – 11-2’h x 5-6’w    Golden Peep – gold flowers – upright - 3’ x 4’    Lynwood Gold – intense golden-yellow blooms – fast grower – 8’ x 12’    Show Off (NEW) – golden yellow blooms in April & early May – dark green foliage –neater look in summer – 3-5’h x 5-6’w    suspensa (NEW) – bright yellow flowers – wide arching branches – tolerates most conditions – good for difficult sites - 6-7’h x 8-10’w    viridissima Bronxensis (NEW)  - bright yellow blooms on low-growing shrub in spring –  dwarf habit - 1’h x 4’w    viridissima Kumson – yellow April blooms – dark foliage, silver veins – arching – year round interest –6’h x 6’w Fothergilla Attractive three seasons: fragrant showy, bottlebrush-like white spring flowers. Blue green foliage in summer with brilliant yellow, red and orange fall colors. Good for borders, foundations and hedges. Prefers peaty, acid, well-drained soil. Can be difficult to establish. Deciduous.    major Mt Airy – Native - honey scented, white bottle-brush flowers in spring - dark blue-green foliage - dense, upright – 6’x4’ Gaultheria (Creeping Wintergreen) Evergreen ground cover. Small bell-shaped flowers in Spring.  Scarlet berries all season. Wintergreen scent when foliage is crushed.    procumbens – small bell-shaped pink blooms - glossy leaves – 6”x Genista (Broom) Full sun is essential. Tolerates all soil types, but needs well drained soil    to flower well. Flowers are yellow and sweetpea-shaped. The green branches give plants an evergreen look.    lydia Bangle - unique, mounding groundcover – waves of yellow pea-like flowers in May – distinct green branches and foliage - 2’h x 3’w Ginkgo    biloba (Maidenhair Tree) – fan shaped foliage, golden in fall - males produce no fruit - pyramidal, winter interest – pest free – 40’x 35’ Hibiscus (Rose of Sharon) Large shrub or small tree. Flowers in mid to late summer.  Needs good drainage to thrive. Protect from high winds. Prune back by half in spring to encourage new growth. Pinch stem tips to promote flowering. Deciduous. Aphrodite - single rose-pink bloom, red eye – dark green leaves – 8’x 6’ Ardens (tree form) – large double blue flowers – 8-12’h x 6-10’w Blushing Bride (tree form) – double pink flowers – 8’-10’h Chiffon Lavender – large single lavender, lacy center – 8’- 12’ Chiffon White – large single pure white, lacy center – 8-12’ Freedom - big double red blooms – dark green foliage – 8’x 6’ Lucy – large double red flowers –8’ x 6’ (tree form available) Miss Jilene – double white, carmine center - variegated foliage – 8-10’ Satin Blue– royal blue, dark throat – vigorous, sturdy – 8’x 6’ Satin Blush – single blush-pink flowers, dark red eyes – 8x6’ Satin Rose – single rose-pink flowers, red center, ruffled edge – 12 x 6’ Satin Violet – large intense red-violet, red center – 8-12’ Hydrangea Beautiful, prolific flowering shrub. Blooms from July to August. Prune after flowering. Prevent buds from freezing by wrapping in burlap. The plant will not flower the following year if the buds freeze. Deciduous.    Hydrangea anomala (Climbing Hydrangea)      petiolaris – fragrant white lace caps – slow grower - shrubby until established – vigorous climber, clings to surfaces – 60-80’ stems    Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth Hydrangea)      Annabelle - large white snowball – prefers high shade - pruned - 6’x 6’      White Dome – white lace cap blooms – rich, dark green leaves – cut back hard in early spring – sturdy, compact – 3-4’ x 3-5’    Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf Hydrangea)    Blue flowers are a result of low pH or acid soil. Pink are a result of alkaline soil or high pH. Add aluminum sulfate to acidify the soil for blue and lime to raise the pH of the soil for pink. Prefers light shade.      Berlin Rabe – large rosy-pink bloom – mildew resistant – compact – 3’      Blue Wave – tiny blue blooms surrounded by larger light blue lace cap flowers, July-August – large deep green leaves - 5’ x 5’      Cityline Paris – red to violet-blue flowers – profuse, long lasting blooms begin in mid to late July – compact 2-3’      Cityline Venice – profuse large bright fuchsia flowers - compact – 2-3’      Claudie - unique large blue flowers – acid soil gives best blue color –flower buds set in fall, limit pruning to summer months – 4’h x 4’w      David Ramsey– abundant large blue snowball flowers on old and new wood - summer to fall – 4’h x 4’w      Endless Summer – 8” pink (blue in acid soils) blooms on old and new wood – sets new buds every 6 weeks into late summer – 3-5’ x 3-5’      Endless Summer Blushing Bride – 6” pure white balls, age to light blue or pink blush, late June thru frost – deep green leaves – blooms on new wood – repeat bloomer – 3-4’h x 3-4’w      Glowing Embers – huge flower heads from bright red-pink to  carmine-red – glossy foliage - July through the summer – 6’x 6’      Nikko Blue – large, early-blooming, deep blue snowball flowers – 6’      Oakhill – blue snowballs all summer, on old and new wood - 4’x 4’      Paris (NEW) – lowers begin blue deepening to blue-violet – 3’      Penny Mac – large blue snowball flower heads all summer – 4’ x 4’      Shamrock – long lasting double pink lace caps, darken to deep pinks, reds and purples (depending on soil acidity) - 5’x 5’      Teller Blu – deep rich blue lace cap flowers in summer – 4’h x 4’w      Time After Time – mop-like flowers of pink or blue on new wood,  July to fall – prune spent flowers to encourage rebloom – 4’h x 4’w      Vienna (NEW) – dark pink blooms – creamed colored throat - 1-3’    Hydrangea paniculata Grandiflora (Pee Gee Hydrangea) – old fashioned large white heads to purplish pink – July– Sept - 5-15’x3-10’  (also in Tree Form) Limelight – lime-green snowballs that fade to rosy pink - 6-8’ x 6-8’ Little Lamb – late bloomer, compact – 6” snowy white Pinky Winky – large creamy white flowers, late summer turn rich pink in fall – upright habit - 6-8’h Quick Fire – 8-12” cones open white, turning bright pink – early June thru late summer – dense, round habit - 6-8’h x 6-8’w Tardiva - large pyramidal white flower clusters, late summer - hardy, vigorous – 15’h x 8’w (also available in tree form)    Hydrangea quercifolia      Alice (NEW)  - creamy-white 10” blooms  aging to a soft, rosy pink flowers are good for drying – maroon foliage in fall – 12’ x 12’      Pee Wee (NEW) – diminutive plant and flowers – rose to purple  fall colors – 5’ x 6’      Snow Queen – pure white flowers – large, dark, oak-shaped leaves – red-bronze fall color – exfoliating bark and orange buds create   winter interest – 4-6’h x 4-6’w    Hydrangea serrata      Blue Billow – blue lace caps to crimson-purple – blooms well in part shade, slightly acid soil – maroon fall foliage – rounded – 4’ x 4’      preziosa Pink Beauty – huge pink snowballs in summer – deep  green foliage, burgundy tint turns deep burgundy in fall – 4’x 4’     White Wave – lace-cap – central flower of blue or pink surrounded by eight very large white ray-flowers June thru frost – 5x5’ Hypericum (St. Johnswort) Native shrub. Attractive yellow blooms all season. Best in fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of water in spring and summer. Deciduous.