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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.
Golden Anniversary – glossy foliage, gold variegated margins – long blooming, small white, lightly fragrant flowers – compact - 3’ x 4’
Silver Anniversary – clear silver to cream margins – white, lightly fragrant flowers, Summer – compact, mounding form – 3’ x 4’
Acer (Maple)
Small specimens may provide a focal point, while larger maples create dense shade. Brilliant autumn color. Deciduous.
palmatum Bloodgood – non-dissected, purple-red foliage - bright red fall foliage, cherry red fruits – slow grower, rounded top - 15’h x 20’
palmatum Butterfly – deep cut, delicate, curling blue-green leaves with creamy, pink-tinged, variegated edges – 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 - low, dense compact size - winter interest - moist, acid well-drained soil – 10h ’x 15’w at maturity – 3’ x 3’ at 5 years
palmatum dissectum Inaba Shidare (Weeping Threadleaf Japanese Maple) - large, lacy, deeply cut deep red-purple foliage, crimson red in fall - rounded, flowing - hardy, vigorous - 10’ x 12’
palmatum dissectum Red Dragon (Weeping Threadleaf Japanese
Maple) - deeply dissected dark red foliage holds color in sun,
brilliant crimson in fall - open form - 10’ x 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 Orange Dream - foliage emerges gold with pink edges, turns orange-yellow, bright yellow in fall - compact, upright -10’ x 6’
palmatum Shirazz - pink, green and creamy foliage - upright grower at first, branches become gracefully arching – vigorous - 15-18’ x 15’
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 Franksred (Red Sunset) – bright textured foliage, fiery red in fall – rapid growth – pyramidal to rounded outline – 50’ x 40’
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.
lamarckii – spreading shrub or small tree with year round interest – abundant white flowers, early spring - purple to black berries in summer – orange to red fall color – light gray, smooth barked stems provide winter interest – 25’ x 20’
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 drought tolerant. Mulch heavily between plants. Tolerates acid to alkaline, well-drained soils.
uva-ursi - Native - 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 clusters of showy berries until winter. Undemanding plants. Tolerates all acid soil types. Small, oval green leaves give brilliant fall color. Vase-shaped to upright.
Brilliantissima (Red Chokeberry) – rich, green foliage turns bright red in fall – brilliant red long-lasting berries - tolerates moist soil – 10’h
Azalea
Brilliant displays of color with the arrival of spring. Prefers soil high in organic matter, acidic, well-drained, with good aeration and moisture. Protect from drying winds. Perfect for foundation plantings or in groupings when naturalizing.
Azalea Evergreen Varieties: Tolerate full sun if kept moist but prefers part shade. Some varieties can take full shade. Protect from wind.
Blaauw’s Pink – double salmon-pink blooms, mid May – vigorous, hardy, upright, dense grower - 6’ x 4’
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, early May – 4’ x 5’
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
Girard Scarlett - vibrant red – compact, hardy, reliable – 3’ x 3’
Herbert – lovely lavender-purple flowers, late April-early May – vigorous and hardy - 3’h x 4’w
Hino Crimson – brilliant deep red, early Spring - dark green foliage, wine red in fall, holds its color thru the winter - compact - 4’ x 3’
Karen - lavender ‘hose in hose’ flowers, mid May - very hardy - 4’ x 5’
Lemon Drop - Native - light yellow flowers, July - lemon scent - 7’ x 8’
Lollipop - Native - abundant pink flowers, July - sweet vanilla scent – deep green foliage, orange in fall - vigorous - 7’ x 8’
Louise Gable – semi-double salmon pink flowers, mid-May – long, pointed dark green foliage - medium sized azalea - 3’ x 3’
Martha Hitchcock – huge blush lavender flowers with white centers – late bloomer, mid-late May – evergreen – reliable - 4’ x 4’
Pink & Sweet - Native - sweetly fragrant pink flowers - red-orange fall foliage - Part to Full Shade - 7’ x 8’
poukhanense – double huge lavender flowers - green foliage turns orange-red in fall– very hardy—compact form—5’h x 6’w’
poukhanense Compacta – lavender, early spring – low grower – 4’ x 4’
poukhanense Kim’s Double Pink – double pink flowers – dark green leaves turn purple-red in the fall – hardy – 4’h x 6’w
poukhanense Sweet Sixteen – pearl pink – evergreen foliage – 4’ x 6’
Ribbon Candy - Native - pink star-shaped flower, white stripe bisects each petal, mid-late June - fragrant - blue-green foliage - 7’ x 8’
Rosebud – double, silvery-pink flowers – dense, round – 4’ x 6’
Stewartstonian - brick red blooms - deep green foliage, 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.
Lilac Lights – pale lilac flowers, early May – 3’ x 3’
Rosy Lights – pink with rose-red shading – fragrant – 4-5’ x 3-4’
Berberis (Barberry)
Deer resistant shrubs that work well with perennials and other shrubs. Dense and thorny. Grows well in ordinary garden soil. Deciduous.
Bagatelle – purple-red – dense, compact, slow grower – 18-24” x 3’
Bonanza Gold – bright, golden foliage – best color in full sun – attractive contrast plant – semi-dwarf, adaptable – 1.5’ x 3’
Concorde - purple velvety foliage, holds color in sun - globe shaped, low growing, compact, dense form - 24” x 36”
Crimson Pygmy – rich purple color in full sun – low, slow grower – tolerates poor soil - red berries - 2’ x 3’
Crimson Ruby - deep red-purple foliage - dwarf, rounded - 2’ x 3’
Gold Nugget – gold-orange foliage – dwarf – 12” x 18”
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 - large purple-red foliage, twice the size of regular barberrys - dense, compact form - 5’ x 5’
Betula (Birch)
Graceful, open-branched pyramidal tree. Flaky bark makes an interesting show. Great yard tree with terrific yellow fall color. Deciduous.
Heritage (River Birch) – glossy leaves – salmon-white exfoliating bark turns orange-brown – vigorous – tolerant of wet conditions - 40’ x 30’
jacquemontii (Himalayan Birch) – dark foliage – white bark – 40’ x 25’
Pendula Youngii – weeping, slender pendulous branches – white exfoliating bark – moist, well drained sandy soil – 15’h x 15’w
Royal Frost (Japanese White Birch) – dramatic shiny purple leaves – dazzling white bark – drought tolerant - 30’h x 15’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.
Adonis Blue - fragrant deep blue flowers - compact - 5’
Bicolor – lavender and butterscotch flowers – 6-8’h
Black Knight - prolific violet flowers - rapid grower - 6’ x 7’
Butterfly Heaven – very large, fragrant lilac-purple flowers up to 12” long, late Summer-late Fall – silvery gray foliage ages to green – 6’
Empire Blue – large, fragrant, intense blue flowers – 8’h x 6’w
Lo & Behold Blue Chip - NEW - long deep purple-blue flowers, mid Summer-Frost - dwarf, dense, compact - self-cleaning - 3’ x 3’
Lochinch – lavender-blue flowers – 6’h x 4’w
Nanho Alba – large, fragrant, confetti-white blooms – 4’ x 4’
Nanho Blue – lavender-blue – silvery willow foliage – 5’ x 5’
Orchid Beauty - long, lavender flower spikes – sweet scent – 6’ x 8’
Peacock - deep pink to fuchsia flowers, late July-Sept - fragrant - 6’x 6’
Potter’s Purple – blue-purple – dark green foliage – 8’ x 6’
Purple Emperor - masses of purple flowers, late July-Sept - 6’ x 6’
Royal Red - magenta red – medium green leaves – 8’ x 10’
Summer Beauty – purple-red flowers – 6’h x 6’w
White Profusion – pure white spikes, late Summer-Frost – may need some winter protection - 6-7’
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 – 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 - vigorous, hardy – good for hedge, foundation or mass planting - 3’ x 3’
Green Mountain – green foliage, gold in winter – hardy, conical - 5’ x 4’
Green Velvet – dark green thru winter - compact, round - 4’ x 4’
Tide Hill - shiny, tiny bright green foliage - dwarf, spreading instead of upright - maintenance free - 2’ x 4’
Winter Gem - soft green velvety foliage through winter – compact, rounded – good for hedge, border, foundation - 4’h x 5’w’
Callicarpa (Beautyberry) top
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, 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 and again in late spring.
Calycanthus (Sweet Shrub)
Fragrant blooms on old and new wood. Prune for shaping after bloom. Tolerates many soils but 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
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-inches in early spring. Deciduous.
clandonensis Longwood Blue – fragrant deep blue flowers, July-Fall - silvery-gray leaves – 3’ x 3’
clandonensis Sunshine Blue – deep blue flowers, Aug-Sept – yellow foliage – 3’ x 3’
clandonensis Summer Sorbet – periwinkle blue flowers, mid Summer- early Fall – green leaves with wide yellow margins – compact, shrubby mound – 3-4’
incana Blue Myth – showy clusters of vibrant blue-purple flowers, mid Summer-late Fall – gray green foliage – compact – 2’
Cercidiphyllum (Katsura Tree)
Great foliage all season. Elegant horizontal branches. Heart-shaped leaves. Rich, moist, well-drained soil. Slow grower. Deciduous.
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.
canadensis Hearts of Gold – reddish-purple blooms, late April before foliage – leaves emerge chartreuse, mature to bright gold – 20’x 20’
Covey (Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud) – 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 – 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 - deep green-blue foliage - stately, weeping form - fast grower - low maintenance - 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 Gracilis (Compact Hinoki Cypress) - deep green fan-shaped textured foliage - pyramidal form - easy to grow - 15’ x 8’
obtusa Nana - (Dwarf Hinoki Cypress) - fan-like textured foliage - thick, globe shaped, compact - slow grower - 3’ x 4’
obtusa Templehof - deep green fan shaped textured foliage - globe shaped, slow grower - 4’x 4’
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 (Mops Gold Thread) – most golden of dwarf thread leaf cypress - graceful mounding form – 3.5’h x 4’w
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 – long-lasting white flowers – shiny dark
foliage – dwarf form – 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 (Variegated Red Stem Dogwood) – vibrant red stems provide color all year – cream and green variegated leaves emerge in spring – rounded habit – prune to maintain shape - 8’ x 6’
florida Cloud Nine – Native – white tree – red berries in fall - 20’ x 20’
florida Rubra – rosy-pink flowers in spring – crimson foliage and bright red berries in fall – 20’ x 30’
kousa (Japanese Dogwood) – pure white flowers – bright green leaves turn red and purple in fall – strawberry-like fruits – hardy – 20’ x 20’
kousa Heart Throb – big, long lasting rose-pink blooms followed by large red fruits – deep purplish-red foliage in fall – 18’ x 18’
kousa Milky Way – big, white impressive blooms, mid June – purple- red fall foliage – bright red fall fruits – 20 ’x 20’
kousa Samaritan – white blooms, late May - deep green foliage with creamy variegated margins – late red fruits for the birds – full sun – small specimen plant - 20’ x 18’
kousa Satomi – light pink flowers, early June-July - foliage emerges red fading to green, reddish-purple in fall – red fruit – 20-25’ x 15-20’
kousa Wolf Eyes – white, star-shaped blooms, late May – deep green foliage, wide, creamy white band, reddish-purple fall color – 8 ’x 11’
sanguinea Artic Sun - Proven Winner - small, white flowers, late Spring - yellow fall foliage - yellow stems, red tips in winter - 4’
Stellar Pink – blanket of soft pink blooms in spring – red berries – red foliage in fall – 20” x 20”
stolonifera Artic Fire - fiery red stems in winter - dense, compact - 4’
Corylus (Hazel)
Unusual branching habit. Attractive catkins in early spring. Prune old stems and suckers in March. Yellow fall foliage. Deciduous.
Contorta (Harry Lauder’s Walking-Stick) – unique, twisted branches – slow growing – accent or container plant - 8-10’ x 8-10’
Red Majestic – deep red foliage ages to burgundy – unique branching form – needs room to grow – full sun enhances color - 12’h x 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.
atropurpurea - velvety purple leaves – beige blooms in June-July
have smoky appearance – 8’h x 6’w
Royal Purple – purplish pink plumes – reddish-purple foliage – 10-15’
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.
apiculatus Cranberry – light pink summer blooms - shiny dark green leaves, maroon in fall – fall & winter berries – mounding - 3’h x 6’w
horizontalis Variegatus – cream edged foliage – pink flowers followed by red berries in fall – rosy red fall foliage – 2’h x 3-5’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
Cupressocyparis
Leyland Cypress – evergreen, soft feathery, dark green foliage - fast grower – pyramidal form - 12’ x 35’
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.
scoparius Burkwoodii - garnet red, mid May - 8’ x 8’
scoparius Lena - orange-red flowers, yellow throat - 4’ x 6’
scoparius Madame Butterfly - yellow, orange center - 8’ x 8’
scoparius Moonlight - lemon yellow flowers, mid-May - 8’ x 5’
Daphne
Beautiful garden addition. Fragrant. Cool, well-aerated, gritty, humus-rich soil. Best if planted out while small. Do not disturb roots.
transatlantica (Caucasican Daphne) - white flowers, May-June then continues to flower intermittently thru frost - extremely fragrant – protect from hottest summer sun and winter winds - dense, flattened globe-shape - 3-5’ x 3-5’
Deutzia
Graceful flowering shrubs. Ordinary soil. Easy to grow. Deciduous.
gracilis (Slender Deutzia) – white flowers bloom on previous year’s wood, early Spring - prune right after flowering – 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’
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.
Euonymus
A group of shrubs that are grown for their colorful foliage. Easy to grow. Any soil or exposure. Can be deciduous or evergreen.
alatus Compactus (Dwarf Burning Bush) - dark green leaves, scarlet in fall - mounding, dwarf - deciduous - low maintenance - 6’ x 8’
fortunei Blondy - yellow, dark green edge - low spreading - 2’ x 5’
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 - 3’ x 4’
fortunei Moonshadow - yellow foliage, green margin - vigorous - 3’x 5’
fortunei Sunrise – lemon yellow leaves with green highlights in spring, darkens to golden yellow margins in summer – 3’h x 6’w
Fagus (Beech)
Purpurea Pendula (Purple Leaf Weeping European Beech) - deep purple spring foliage, purple green in summer - weeping, wide spreading mushroom-shaped dome - slow grower - 10-12’
Forsythia
One of the earliest and most welcome signs of spring. Bright yellow flowers. Grows in any garden soil. Prune after flowering. Deciduous.
Lynwood Gold – intense golden-yellow blooms – fast grower – 8’ x 12’
Show Off - golden yellow blooms, April-early May - dark green foliage - neat look in summer - 5’ x 6’
viridissima Bronxensis - bright yellow - low-growing, dwarf - 1’ x 4’
viridissima Kumson – yellow blooms, April – dark foliage, silver veins – arching – year round interest –6’h x 6’w
Gaultheria (Creeping Wintergreen)
Evergreen ground cover. Small bell-shaped flowers in spring. Scarlet berries all season. Wintergreen scent when foliage is crushed.
Genista (Broom)
Full sun is essential. Tolerates all soil types but needs well-drained soil to flower well. Flowers are yellow and sweet pea-shaped.
Lydia Bangle - Proven Winner - unique, mounding groundcover - waves of yellow, May - distinctive green branches and foliage - 2’x3’
Ginkgo top
Ancient plant. Deciduous conifer.
biloba Autumn Gold Maiden hair – NEW—deep green fan-shaped foliage, golden yellow in fall – 40’ x 30’
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 – 8’ x 6’
Ardens – large double blue flowers – 8-12’h x 6-10’w
Blushing Bride - double pink flowers - 8-10’
Chiffon Lavender – large single lavender, lacy center – 8-12’
Diana - single white - tree form
L’il Kim – long lasting white star shaped blooms with deep red center, mid July-early Sept - dwarf – 4’ x 4’
Lucy – large double red flowers – 8’ x 6’
Minerva - single lavender, dark red throat - 8’ x 6’
Miss Jilene - double white, carmine center - variegated foliage - 8-10’
Red Heart – pure white flowers with ruby red throat – mid-Summer thru frost – hardy – 6’ x 8’
Satin Blue - royal blue, dark throat - vigorous, sturdy - 8’ x 6’
Satin Blush - single blush-pink flowers, dark red eyes - 8’ x 6’
Satin Rose - single ruffled rose-pink flowers, red center - 8’ 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 that are set in the summer and fall from freezing by wrapping the plant with burlap during winter. 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’
Incrediball - largest mophead flowers - basketball sized flower-heads open a shade of key-lime, matures to snowy white, Summer - 4-5’
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 (Big Leaf 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.
Cityline Paris - abundant, huge long-lasting red to violet-blue blooms, mid-late July - compact, round - 3’ x 3’
Cityline Venice - bright fuchsia flowers - dense, compact form - 3’x 3’
Claudie - deep blue lacecap blooms, early July - 5’ x 5’
David Ramsey– abundant large blue snowball flowers on old and new wood, Summer-Fall – 4’h x 4’w
Endless Summer – 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 – pure white balls, age to light blue or pink blush, late June-Frost – deep green leaves – blooms on new wood – repeat bloomer – 3-4’h x 3-4’w
Endless Summer Twist and Shout - NEW - purple-pink flowers, deep red stems - repeat bloomer - hardy - rounded habit - 5’ x 5’
Glowing Embers – huge flower heads from bright red-pink to carmine-red, Summer – glossy foliage - 6’ x 6’
Let’s Dance Moonlight - Proven Winner - deep pink to rose mophead flowers on sturdy stems - reblooming - compact - 2-3’
Let’s Dance Starlight - Proven Winner - pink (or blue depending on pH) mophead flowers on sturdy stems - reblooming - compact - 2-3’
Nikko Blue – large, early-blooming, deep blue snowball flowers – 6’
Penny Mac – large blue snowball flower heads all summer – 4’ x 4’
Sister Theresa - white 6-inch clusters, mid Summer-Fall - deep green foliage - good for hedges or foundation plantings - 6’ x 6’
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-Fall – prune spent flowers to encourage rebloom – 4’h x 4’w
Hydrangea paniculata
Grandiflora (Pee Gee Hydrangea) – old fashioned, large white to purplish pink – July– Sept - 5-15’ x 3-10’
Improved Pee Gee Kyushu - white flowers, July-Sept - deciduous, upright, broad - 6' x 4'
Limelight - big lime-green snowballs, mid Aug - vigorous - 8’ x 8’
Little Lamb - snowy color, late July - compact - 6’ x 6’
Pinky Winky - big pink flowers, late July - upright stems - 6’ x 6’
Quick Fire - white, quickly turns bright pink - dense, rounded - 6’ x 6’
Tardiva - large pyramidal white flower clusters, late Summer - hardy, vigorous – 15’h x 8’w
Hydrangea quercifolia
Alice - large, creamy white blooms aging to a soft, rosy pink flowers – good for drying – maroon foliage in fall – 12’ x 12’
Pee Wee – rose to purple blooms in fall – diminutive plant – 5’ x 6’
Snow Queen – white flowers – large dark, oak-shaped leaves, red- bronze in fall – exfoliating bark for 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’
Pink Beauty - huge pink snowballs, Summer - deep green foliage, burgundy in fall - 4’ x 4’
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.
erectum Gemo – abundant yellow flowers, July-Sept– willowy, green foliage – dwarf. compact – 3’ x 3’
frondosum Sunburst – Native – golden yellow blooms, May-Sept – blue-green foliage – nice exfoliating bark – mounding habit - 3’ x 5’
Mystical Orange – beautiful large orange fall fruits, great for cutting for floral arrangements - rust resistant - upright, bushy - 30” x 3’
Mystical Red Star – large red fall berries, great for cutting for floral arrangements - rust resistant - upright, bushy - 30”x 3’ top
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