Shrubs and Vines

Shrubs

ALMOND (Prunus)

Pink Flowering (Prunus glandulosa)

Full sun to part sun. Height 4', 6' wide. Heavily branched, upright spreading growth. Early pink blossoms appear before the leaves. Dwarf shrub. Deciduous. Iron chlorosis is a problem.

Triloba (Prunus triloba 'Multiplex')

Full sun to part sun. Slow growing. Height 8-10', 8-10' wide. Double, 1” wide, pink flowers in early spring. Deciduous. Small tree or large shrub. Iron chlorosis is not a problem for this variety.

AZALEA (Rhododendron)

Golden Lights (Rhododendron 'Golden Lights')

Full sun to part sun. Height 4-5', 4-5' wide. Bright yellow flowers bloom in the spring before foilage. Foilage is narrow and green. Deciduous. Showy fall foliage. Likes acidic soils.

Mandarin Lights (Rhododendron 'Mandarin Lights')

Full to part sun. Height 4-5', 4-5' wide. Upright, rounded form. Bright mandarin orange blossoms in early spring. Narrow green foliage becomes showy in the fall. Deciduous. Likes acidic soils.

Northern Lights (Rhododendron 'Northern Lights')

Full to part sun. Height 4-5', 4-5' wide. Upright, rounded form. Creamy white with yellow flowers in early spring. Narrow green leaves turn burgundy in fall. Deciduous. Likes acidic soils.

Orchid Lights (Rhododendron 'Orchid Lights')

Full to part sun. Height 2-3', 2-3' wide. Dwarf, compact, rounded shape. Soft, lilac flowers in early spring. Narrow green foliage becomes showy in the fall. Deciduous. Likes acidic soils.

Rosy Lights (Rhododendron 'Rosy Lights')

Full to part sun. Height 4-5', 5-6' wide. Spreading form. Dark rosy pink fragrant flowers in early spring. Narrow green foliage becomes showy in the fall. Deciduous. Likes acidic soils.

Spicy Lights (Rhododendron 'Spicy Lights')

Full to part sun. Height 4-5', 3-4' wide. Upright form. Apricot orange flowers in late May. Deep green foliage, showy in the fall. Deciduous. Likes acidic soils.

White Lights (Rhododendron 'White Lights')

Full to part sun. Height 5-6', 5-6' wide. Rounded shape. Flowers open with a pink tinge, then fade to white. Narrow green foliage becomes showy in the fall. Deciduous. Likes acidic soils.

BAMBOO

Golden Bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea)

Height to 10'. Upright form. Dense branches of dark green foliage on stiff, erect polished stems of brilliant yellow. Good hedge or screen. Evergreen. Marginal in our area.

Yellow Groove (Phylostachys aureosulcata)

Height 15-25'. Upright, vertical growth. Slender young stems are green with a pronounced yellow grove found on opposite sides of the cane between internodes. Soft green leaves. More open habit than the Golden Bamboo. Evergreen. Marginal in our area.

BARBERRY (Berberis)

Crimson Pygmy (Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy')

Full to part sun. Height 18-24", 30" wide. Select miniature form. Mature leaves are a bronzy bright red. New leaves bright red. Must have sun to develop color. Deciduous.

Golden Nugget (Berberis thungergii 'Golden Nugget')

Full to part sun. Height 12", 15" wide. Mounding habit. Unique bright golden-yellow color. Orange autumn color. Foliage does not burn. Has been tested and certified rust resistant. Adds a rich appearance to any landscape. Deciduous.

Helmond Pillar (Berberis

Full sun to part sun. Height 4', 1 1/2' wide. Upright columnar form. Foliage is dark red-purple and a bit smaller than 'Crimson Pygmy'. Glossy, bright red berries form in the fall and often persist well into winter. Deciduous.

Rose Glow (Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow')

Full to part sun. Height 5-6'. New growth is variegated pink becoming rose-red at maturity. Needs enough sun to develop good color. Deciduous.

Royal Burgundy (Berberis thunbergii 'Royal Burgundy')

Full to part sun. Height 2', 3' wide. A low, mounding shrub. Spring foliage is covered with a beautiful velvet. The small, velvety leaf holds its deep burgundy color throughout the hot summer. Turns to showy black red in fall. Similar to Crimson Pigmy, but has better color and is smaller. Deciduous.

Sunsation (Berberis thunbergii 'Monry'

Best in full sun. Slow growing. Height 3-4', 3-4' wide. Compact, dwarf form. Golden foliage with an orange cast most of the season. Deciduous.

William Penn (Berberis x gladwynensis)

Full to part sun. Height 4', 4-6' wide. Dwarf form. Bright yellow flowers. Green leaves become bronze in fall. Evergreen.

BEAUTYBERRY (Callicarpa)

Profusion Japanese (Callicarpa bodinieri 'Profusion')

Plant in sun to part sun. Height 4-6', 4-6' wide. Light pink blossoms followed by metallic purple berries that last into the fall. Needs average water. Deciduous.

BEAUTY BUSH (Kolkwitzia)

Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis)

Sun to shade. Height 6-8', 6-8' wide. Shape is upright arching. Pale pink bell shaped flowers in early June followed by brown hairy seeds that remain into the winter.  Foliage is dark green turning reddish in the fall. Gray-brown bark on older stems exfoliates to give winter interest. Grows anywhere and prospers in dry, sandy, poor soil. Deciduous.

BLUE BEARD (Caryopteris)

It is suggested that this plant be cut back nearly to the ground in spring.

Blue Beard or Blue Spiraea (Caryopteris incana)

Sun to part sun. Height 3-4', 3-4' wide. Mounding shrub. Profuse blue flowers. Silvery foliage. Drought resistant plant. Deciduous.

Blue Mist (Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Blue Mist')

Full sun. Height 3-4', 3-4' wide. Attractive compact, mounding shrub. Fragrant powder blue blooms. Long blooming season. Creates a wonderful border for perennial beds, or use along walks and entryways. Deciduous.

Dark Knight (Caryopteris x clandonesis 'Dark Knight')

Full to part sun. Height 2-3', 2-3 wide. Compact form. Deep purple-blue flowers in late summer. Silver foliage. Deciduous.

Longwood Blue (Caryopteris x clandonesis 'Longwood Blue')

Full sun to part sun. Compact form. Sky blue flowers in late summer. Silver foliage. Deciduous.

BOXWOOD (Buxus)

Green Beauty (Buxus microphylla japonica 'Green Beauty')

Full sun to shade. Height 4-6', 4-6' wide. Holds deep green color in coldest weather and summer heat. Hardier than common Japanese boxwood. Evergreen. Good for shearing and shaping.

Green Mountain (Buxus hybrid 'Green Mountain')

Sun to Shade. Height 5', 3' wide. Upright cone shape. Tight branches with dark green leaves that retain coloring through winter. Considered somewhat fast growing when young compared to other types. Evergreen. Good hedge.

Green Velvet (Buxus 'Green Velvet')

Sun to shade. Height 2-4', 2-4' wide. Broad mounding form. Glossy dark green leaves cover the tight branches. A cross of sempervirens and microphylla boxwoods. Evergreen. Good for shearing and hedges.

True Dwarf (Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa')

Sun to shade. Slower growing than others. Height to 4'. Small leaves, dense form and texture. Grows to 4', but generally clipped lower. Evergreen. Can be shaped. Good as a hedge.

Variegated English (Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata')

Part sun to shade. Slow growth. Height 5-6', 5-6' wide. Great hedge for formal gardens. Small leaves are rich deep green edged in creamy margins. Great for shearing and for topiary  use. Can be used as a cover-up for foundations and as screening or boundary hedge. Evergreen.

Winter Gem (Buxus microphylla asiatic 'WINTER GEM')

Sun to shade. Height 4', 3' spread. Used as a clipped hedge or border.  Hardy-variety holds green color through winter. Evergreen.

BRIDAL WREATH

see "Spiraea"

BUCKTHORN (Rhamnus)

Alder Buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia')

Slow growing. Height 10-12' tall, 6-8' wide. Fern-like, linear, irregularly scalloped leaves. Deciduous.

Columnar Buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula 'Columnaris')

Slow growing. Height 12-15', 4-5' wide. Dark, glossy green leaves turn golden yellow in fall. Attractive berries appear throughout the summer. Deciduous. Also known as Tallhedge.

BURNING BUSH (Euonymus)

See "Euonymus, Burning Bush"

BUTTERFLY BUSH (Buddleia)

Summer lilac. Showy summer blooming shrubs which bear exciting arrays of spectacular flowers on long spikes. Rapid growing.

Black Knight (Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight')

Full to part sun. Height 6-8', 4-6' wide. Very dark violet-purple flowers. Deciduous.

Harlequin (Buddleia davidii 'Harlequin')

Full to part sun. Height 4-6', 3-5' wide. Reddish purple flowers. New foliage is yellow. Leaves mature with white margins. Deciduous.

Petite Indigo (Buddleia nanhoensis 'Mongo')

Full to part sun. Height 4', 4' wide. Lilac blue flowers. Narrow gray-green foliage. Deciduous.

Petite Plum (Buddleia nanhoensis 'Monum')

Full to part sun. Height 5', 5' wide. Reddish-purple flowers with an orange eye. Deciduous.

Pink Delight (Buddleia davidii 'Pink Delight')

Full to part sun. Height 6-8', 4-6' wide. Large, dense conical clusters of bright pink. Deciduous.

Royal Red (Buddleia davidii 'Royal Red')

Full to part sun. Height 6-8', 4-6' wide. Bright purplish-red flowers. Deciduous.

Sungold (Buddleia weyeriana 'Sungold')

Full to part sun. Height 8-10', 8-10' wide. This striking variety has orange-yellow rounded flowers on slender branches.

CHOKECHERRY (Prunus)

Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana)

Full sun to part shade. Height to 15'. Shrub or small tree. Tiny white flowers after leafing out in the spring. Good display of autumn color. Dark red to black fruit. Tolerates heat and aridity. Deciduous.

COTONEASTER  (Cotoneaster)

Coral Beauty (Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty')

Full sun to part shade. Height 6", 8-10' wide. Prostrate branches. Twiggy branchlets create dense mounded form. Covered by petite rich green foliage.  Profusion of brilliant coral berries in fall. Evergreen.

Cranberry (Cotoneaster apiculatus)

Full sun to part shade. Height to 4', spreading wider. Pink flowers in spring. Round leaves less than ½” long. Shiny bright green in summer, turning maroon in fall. Large cranberry sized bright red fruit. Deciduous shrub.

Eichholz (Cotoneaster dammeri 'Eichholz'

Full to part sun. Height 10-12", 8-10' wide. White blooms in spring. Large bright green leaves turn gold to orange-red in the fall. Showy carmine red fruit in fall. Deciduous.

Little Gem (Cotoneaster adpressus 'Little Gem')

Full to part sun. Height to 1'. Dense, groundcover habit. White flowers appear in spring. Foliage is very fine textured and turns bright scarlet in fall. Red berries in summer. Deciduous.

Lowfast or Bearberry (Cotoneaster dammeri)

Full to part sun. Rapid growing. Height 3-6", 8-10' wide. Dark, glossy green foliage. Bright red berries. Evergreen shrub.

Peking (Cotoneaster acutifolius)

Full to part sun. Height up to 10'. Upright form. Pink blossoms, followed by black berries. Very hardy. Deciduous. Good hedge.

Rock or Horizontalis  (Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Perpusillus')

Full to part sun. Height 1-2', 7' wide. Stiff angled branches. Leaves are small, round, and a glossy bright green with pale beneath. Leaves turn orange and red before falling. Shiny bright red fruit. Semi-evergreen.

Spreading (Cotoneaster divaricatus)

Full to part sun. Height 6'. Upright, spreading habit. Dark green leaves above, pale green beneath. Orange to red fall color. Leaves are thickly set on branches. Has red berries. Deciduous.

Spreading Willowleaf  (Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Repens')

Full to part sun. Height 2', 6-8' wide. Broadly spreading. White blooms in spring. Narrow, willow-like dark green leaves. Bright red berries in fall. Semi-evergreen in our area.

Willowleaf (Cotoneaster salicifolius)

Full to part sun. Height 8-10', 8-10' wide. Upright form. Small white flowers in May. Long linear leaves, dark green with a gray underside turning purple in cold weather. Small red berries in fall and winter. Semi-evergreen.

CRAPE MYRTLE (Lagerstroemia)

Chica Red (Lagerstroemia indica 'Moned')

Part sun to part shade. Height 3-4', 3-4' wide. Upright, dwarf shrub. The dense branches are topped by rosy-red flowers througout the summer. Deciduous. Marginal in our area.

CURRANT (Ribes)

Alpine (Ribes alpinum)

Full to part sun. Height 3-5', 5-6' wide. Rounded form. Small greenish flowers in April-May. Dense glossy leafed shrub suitable for hedges in open or shady area. Foliage is dense, glossy green. Very responsive to shearing.

DAPHNE (Daphne)

Carol Mackie (Daphne x burkwoodii 'Carol Mackie')

Part shade best. Height 2-3', 3-4' wide. Mounding shrub. Clusters of fragrant pink flowers in May. Foliage is green with a cream colored margin. Best in cool, well drained soil.

Rock (Daphne cneorum)

Part shade best. Height 1', 3' wide. A low spreading evergreen plant with clusters of delightfully fragrant, tiny pink spring flowers that can be smelled from 10-20' away. Great for rock gardens.

Ruby Glow(Daphne cneorum 'Ruby Glow')

Part shade. Height 1', 3' wide. Low Spreading Shrub.  Fragrant flowers appear April  through June, often flowering again in late summer. Transplant as a container plant, cut paper mache pot off when in hole. Prefers well drained, moist soil.

Somerset (Daphne x burkwoodii 'Somerset')

Part shade. Height 2-3', 4-5' wide. Mounded form. Green, semi-evergreen foliage. Covered with clusters of fragrant pink flowers in May. Best in cool, well drainged soils.

DEUTZIA (Deutzia)

Dwarf Nikko Slender (Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko')

Sun to part sun. Height 2', 5' wide. Extremely dwarf shrub with arching branches. Showy cover of double white blooms in spring. Bright green leaves display deep burgundy fall color. Deciduous.

Pink-a-Boo (Deutzia hybrida Pink-a-Boo 'Monzia')

Sun to part sun. Height 6-8', 6' wide. Upright multi-stemmed form. Pink flowered form of the species, showy in spring. Deep green foliage. Deciduous.

DOGWOOD (Cornus)

Most of the Dogwood bushes are good in wet areas. They are a very versatile Shrub.

Bailey Red Twig (Cornus stolonifera 'Baileyi')

Sun to part shade. Height 6-8'. Green leaves turn red in fall. White flowers in spring followed by white or bluish berries. Exceptionally bright red bark in the winter. Very Hardy. Deciduous. Good for wet areas. Good as a hedge.

Ivory Halo (Cornus alba 'Bailhalo')

Full to part sun. Height 5-6', 8-9' wide. Compact, rounded form. Variegated green and white foliage in summer, with red twigs in winter. Easier to contain than “Variegated”. Deciduous.

Dwarf Red Tipped (Cornus pumila)

Sun to part shade. Height 3', 3-4' spread. Irregular, spreading form. Green foliage. Bright crimson new stems. Ideal for smaller spaces. Deciduous.

Insanti Red Twig (Cornus sericea 'Isanti Red-osier')

Sun to shade. Height 6-10', 6-10' wide. Dogwood with brilliant show of red fall color and bright red winter twigs. Grows rapidly. Small creamy white flowers in 2” wide clusters. White to bluish white fruit. Deciduous. Good for wet areas. Good as a hedge.

Kelsey's Dwarf (Cornus stolonifera 'Kelseyii')

Sun to part shade. Height 3', 3' wide. Compact form. Dark green leaves that turn red or orange in autumn. White flowers in late spring followed by white fruit. Red-tipped, yellow-green winter shoots. Deciduous. Good for wet areas.

Mottled Tartarian (Cornus alba 'Gouchaulti')

Sun to part sun. Height 6-10', 3-7' wide. Green leaf with yellowish white border mottled with pink during the season. Upright red stems. Blue tinged with white fruit. Good for wet areas. Good as a hedge.

Pagoda (Cornus alternifolia)

Sun to shade. Height 15'. Small clusters of creamy flowers in spring. Light green leaves turn red in fall. Blue black fruit. Deciduous. Shrub or small tree. Good for wet areas.

Siberian (Cornus alba 'Sibirica')

Sun to part shade. Height 7', 5' wide. Multi-stemmed, vase shape. Yellowish-white flowers followed by blue fruit. Rounded dark green foliage. Current year's growth features coral-red stems. Deciduous. Good for wet areas or as a hedge.

Variegated Red Twig (Cornus alba 'Elegantissima')

Sun to part sun. Height 6', 4-6' wide. White flowers borne in spring, white tinged with blue berries following. Green leaves have a white border. Leaves turn red or orange in fall. Red branches in the winter. Deciduous. Good for wet areas or as a hedge.

Yellow Twig (Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' )

Sun to part sun. Height 6-8', 7-9' wide. Dense form. White flwoers in spring followed by white fruit. Bright yellow branches make this shrub valuable in landscaping. Excellent winter effect. Deciduous. Good for wet areas or as a hedge.

EUONYMUS (Euonymus)

Box-Leaf  (Euonymus japonica 'Microphylla')

Sun to shade. Height 2-3', 2-3' wide. Dense, upright form. Dark green leaves. Slow growing. Evergreen. Good for borders or low hedges.

Box Leaf, Variegated (Euonymus japonica 'Microphylla Varigata')

Sun to shade. Height 2-3', 2-3' wide. Dense, upright form. Compact, small leaves that are splashed with white. Good for borders or low hedges. Evergreen.

Burning Bush (Euonymus alata 'Compacta')

Sun to part sun. Height 6-8', growing wider. Dense horizontal branching shrub. Has green leaves that turn a brilliant red in fall. Growth is slow to medium. Deciduous shrub.

Emerald Gaiety (Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety')

Sun to part sun. Height 4', 3' wide. A small, low mounding shrub with jade green leaves edged with a white margin, becoming pink-tinged in the winter. Attractive and easy to care for. Evergreen.

Emerald 'n Gold (Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold')

Sun to part sun. Height 2-4', 2-4' wide. Mounding shrub. Bright green leaves with broad, bright yellow margins that are tinged pink in winter. Beautiful accent foundation or border plant. Evergreen.

Golden (Euonymus japonica 'Aureo-marginata')

Sun to part sun. Height 6', 3' wide. Upright growth. Green leaves accented with gold margins. Evergreen.

Gold Spot (Euonymus japonica 'Aureo-variegata')

Sun to part sun. Height 6-10', 3-6' wide. Upright growth. Branches hold shiny, yellow blotched leaves with dark green margins. Evergreen.

Japanese or Evergreen (Euonymus japonica 'Grandifolia')

Sun to part sun. Height 8', 6' wide. Dense upright shrub. Tough versatile plant for hedge. Tolerates heat and poor soil. Evergreen. Takes shearing well.

Manhattan (Euonymus kiautschovica 'Manhattan')

Sun to part sun. Height 6-8', spreading wider. Open, spreading shrub. Glossy dark green leaves. Good planted next to a house.  Evergreen, semi evergreen in cooler areas. Takes shearing well.

Silver King (Euonymus japonica 'Silver King')

Sun to part sun. Height 6', 3' wide. Upright grower. Has glossy green leaves with silvery-white margins. Showy accent or hedge. Evergreen.

FORSYTHIA (Forsythia)

Arnold's Dwarf (Forsythia 'Arnold Dwarf')

Sun to part sun. Height 3', 6-7' wide. Low growing groundcover. Very sparse greenish yellow flowers in early spring. Bright green foliage. Deciduous.

Gold Tide (Forsythia 'Courtesol')

Sun to part sun. Height 1 ½-2', 3-4' wide. Dwarf, ground cover form. Early yellow blooms on this heavy blooming plant. Well branched. Deciduous.

Lynnwoood Gold (Forsythia intermedia 'Lynnwood Gold')

Sun to part sun. Height 5-7', 7' wide. Somewhat fountain shaped. Yellow flowers cover bare branches in spring. The rest of the growing season medium green foliage blends well with other shrubs. Tolerates most soils. Deciduous.

Spring Glory (Forsythia intermedia 'Spring Glory')

Sun to part shade. Height 6-8', 6-8' wide. Arching branches that are covered with yellow flowers before leaves. Medium green foliage. Deciduous.

FILBERT (Corylus)

Harry Lauder's Walking Stick (Corylus avellana 'Contorta')

Sun to part shade. Height 8', 8' wide. Unique deciduous shrub with interesting gnarled and twisted branches. Terrific yellow fall foliage color; showy greenish-yellow catkins brighten the winter scene. Does well in large containers. Deciduous.

HOLLY (Ilex)

Blue Boy/Blue Girl Combo (Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Boy' 'Blue Girl')

Shade to part shade. Height 6-8', 8-10' wide. Teams 'Blue Boy' and 'Blue Girl' in one container. The pollen producer and berry bearer work to add beauty to the landscape. Evergreen.

Blue Boy (Ilex meserveae 'Blue Boy')

Shade to part shade. Height 6-8', 3-6' wide. Small to medium size shrub. Bluish foliage and stems. Male pollinator. Hardy. Evergreen.

Blue Girl (Ilex meserveae 'Blue Girl')

Shade to part shade. Height 6-8', 3-6' wide. Small to medium size shrub. Bluish stems and foliage. Produces red berries. Evergreen.

China Boy (Ilex x meserveae China Boy 'Mesdob')

Shade to part shade. Height 8-10', 6-8' wide. Dense branching habit. Deep green foliage. Good pollenizer. Evergreen. Shears well. Makes an ideal hedge or low maintnance screening plant.

China Girl (Ilex x meserveae China Girl 'Mesog')

Shade to part shade. Height 10', 8-10' wide. Dense, rounded form. Glossy dark green foliage. Profusion of bright red berries each fall. Evergreen. Shears well. Makes an ideal hedge or low maintenance screening plant.

Little Rascal (Ilex hybrid Little Rascal 'Mondo')

Shade to part shade. Height 2-5', 2-5' wide. Compact, low maintenance. Glossy soft-spined leaves. Foliage turns deep purple in cold weather. Tolerates most soils. Evergreen.

Variegated (Ilex aquifolium 'Argenteo-marginata')

Shade to part shade. Height 15', 8-12' wide. Upright, erect growth. Dark green leaves edged with silvery-white margins. Display of red berries in winter. Evergreen. Shears well. Makes an ideal hedge.

HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera)

Arnold's Red (Lonicera tartarica 'Arnold's Red')

Sun to part sun. Height 8-10', 6-8' wide. Upright, bushy shrub. Tubular deep red flowers are borne in late spring to early summer. Ovate dark green leaves. Bright red berries in fall. Deciduous.

Other types see "Vines"

HYDRANGEA (Hydrangea)

Bluebird (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bluebird')

Shade to part shade. Height 4-6', 4-6' wide. Rounded form. In summer flat heads of blue flowers appear, if soil is kept acidic. Deciduous. For best color, soils need to be acidified in our area.

Blushing Bride (Hydarngea macrophylla 'Blushing Bride')

Shade to part shade. Height 4', 4' wide. Rounded form. The flowers are pure white, maturing to a blush pink or blue, depending upon your soil acidity. Good repeat bloomer. It has glossy, deep green foliage. Deciduous. For best color, soils need to be acidified in our area.

Buttons 'n Bows (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sensation')

Shade to part shade. Height 3-4', 3-4' wide. Compact growth. Deep pink flowers have contrasting white margins surrounding each petal. Flower heads can reach 4-6” across. Cool weather turns the foliage a light burgundy shade. Deciduous. Needs soil acidifier in our area.

Endless Summer (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer')

Shade to part shade. Height 4-5', 4-5' wide. Rounded form. Clear pink blooms in alkaline soils and blue blooms in acid soils. Blooms on both old and new wood for repeat-blooming all summer long. More hardy than other types. Deciduous.

Climbing (Hydrangea anomala petiolaris)

Shade to part shade. Climbing Hydrangea. Shrubby habit until established, the stems growing and clinging by aerial rootlets. Large flat white flower clusters in summer. Heart-shaped, lustrous leaves. Slow grower. Deciduous. Needs soil adicifier in our area.

Lanarth White (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lanarth White')

Shade to part shade. Compact form. Shiny white sterile florets surround and almost cover the pink or blue fertile flowers. Masses of 4-6” blooms. Best if soil is acidified.

Mariessii Variegata (Hydangea macrophylla 'Mariessii Variegata')

Shade to part shade. Rounded form. Lace cap type blue flowers. Bright green leaves have white to cream borders. Needs soil acidifier in our area.

Nikko Blue (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue')

Shade to part shade. Rounded form. Globe shaped clusters of flowers are blue, pink, or white depending on the acidity of the soil. For best color, apply a soil acidifier.

Oakleaf (Hydrangea quercifolia)

Shade to part shade. Height 3-6', 3-6' wide. Broadly rounded. Creamy white flower clusters in June. Deeply lobed, oaklike leaves that turn bronze or crimson in fall. Prune to ground each spring for a 3' tall and wide shrub. If left unrpruned it will reach 6'. Deciduous.

Pee Gee (Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora')

Shade to part shade. Height 8', 8-10' wide. Upright, rounded form. Large, conical double whtie flowers change to pinkish bronze towards autumn. Blooms in July and August. Dark green foliage. Deciduous.

Pretty 'n Pink (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Monink')

Shade to part shade. Height 4-6', 3-4' wide. Mounded form. Abundant, showy flower clusters. Moderate. Deciduous. Best in partial sun, in acidic soils.

White (Hydrangea macrophylla 'White')

Shade to part shade. Height 4-6', 4-6' wide. Broadly rounded form with multiple, upright branches. Clusters of pure white flowers. Large, green leaves with serrated margins. Needs soil acidified.

KERRIA (Kerria)

Kerria (Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora')

Shade to part sun. Height 4-5', 6-9' wide. Broad, rounded form. Golden yellow, double ball shaped flowers bloom in April and May (resemble button chrysanthemum). Bushy plant with bright green stems, especially attractive in winter. Flowers well in dense shade. Deciduous.

KINNINNICK (Arctostaphylos)

Massachussets (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachussetts')

Sun to part sun. Height 12", 10-15' wide. Low growing groundcover. Fragrant pink flowers bloom in early spring. Glossy dark green foliage. Slower grower with more rounded leaves than other Kinninnick. Showy red fruit in fall and winter. An ideal rock garden plant, or for water conscious landscapes. Deer resistant. Hardy variety. Evergreen.

LAUREL (Prunus laurocerasus)

Dwarf English (Prunus laurocerasus 'Nana')

Shade to part sun. Height 4-6', 4-6' wide. Erect, dense branching shrub. Creamy white flowers in spring. Has rich green foliage. No special soil requirements. Evergreen. Grows best in part shade in hot-summer areas. Has few pests. Good for shearing.

English (Prunus laurocerasus)

Shade to part sun. Height 10-12', 8' wide. Erect dense branching shrub. Creamy white flowers in spring. Has rich green foliage.  No special soil requirements. Evergreen. Grows best in part shade in hot-summer areas. Has few pests. Good for shearing.

Otto Luyken (Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken')

Shade to part sun. Height 3-4', 6' wide. Compact grower. Showy white flower spikes in spring. Glossy very dark green leaves. Evergreen. Best in part shade in our area. Has few pests. This type of Laurel is not good for shearing.

Zabeliana (Prunus laurocerasus 'Zabeliana')

Shade to part sun. Height 4-6', 6-8' wide. Dwarf form. Spikes of white blooms in late spring. Dark green, narrow willow-like leaves. Good hedge or border plant. Evergreen. Best in part shade in hot-summer areas.

LILAC (Syringa)

Full to part sun. Dark green, roundish leaves. Flowers in May. Likes alkaline soil. Average watering best. Deciduous shrub.

(Syringa vulgaris)

Persian (Syringa persica)

Sun to part sun. Heigh to 6'. Pale, violet, very fragrant flowers.

Miss Kim (Syringa patula)

Full to part sun. Height 3'. Lavender blue flowers. Korean shrub Lilac.

MAHOGANY (Cercocarpus)

Mountain (Cercocarpus montanus)

Sun to part sun. Height 4-8', 4-8' wide. Erect open shrub. Bears ivory to dull yellow flowers from spring to summer. Coarsely toothed, leathery, mid-green leaves. Followed by cylindrical fruit. Brown bark. Evergreen. Marginal.

MOCK ORANGE (Philadelphus)

Dwarf Snowflake (Philadelphus virginalis 'Dwarf Snowflake')

Sun to part sun. Height 3-4', 3-4' wide. Dwarf densely branched form. Covered by a profusion of fragrant double white blooms in spring. Deciduous.

Minnesota Snow (Philadelphus virginalis 'Minnesota Snow')

Sun to part sun. Height 3-4', 3-4' wide. Dwarf form. Has fragrant double white blooms in spring. Needs ordinary garden soil and watering. Deciduous.

Mock Orange (Philadelphus virginalis)

Sun to part sun. Height 6-8', 6' wide. Bushy upright, fountain-like form with arching branches. Large double and semi-double pure white flowers in late spring. Very fragrant and showy. Deciduous.

Wild Mock Orange (Philadephus lewisii)

Sun to part sun. Height 8-10', 8-10' wide. Spreading shrub with arching branches. Profuse cup-shaped, white flowers in early or mid-summer. Ovate, sometimes finely toothed, bright green leaves. Good fall color. Deciduous.

MOUNTAIN LAUREL (Kalmia)

Elf (Kalmia latifolia 'Elf')

Sun to shade. Height 2-4', 2-4' wide. Slow growing, mounding shrub. In spring, terminal flower clusters of light pink buds open to white blooms. Leathery, glossy dark green foliage. Evergreen.

Heart of Fire (Kalmia latifolia 'Heart of Fire')

Sun to shade. Height 4-6', 4-6' wide. Medium sized, rhododendron like shrub. Red buds open to large red blooms iwth darker edges in late spring. Shiny rich green leaves. Evergreen.

Raspberry Glow (Kalmia latifolia 'Raspberry Glow')

Sun to shade. Height 2-3', 2-3' wide. Medium sized, rhododendron like shrub. Burgundy buds open to raspberry pink flowers in late spring. Shiny rich green leaves. Evergreen.

NINEBARK (Physocarpus)

Dwarf Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Nana')

Sun to shade. Many white to pinkish flowers in clusters. Green leaves turning reddish brown in fall. Peeling bard adds interest in the winter. Resembles a spiraea. Deciduous.

Diablo (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo')

Sun. Height 8-10', 8-10' wide. Upright, mounding form. Clusters of creamy-white flowers. Reddish purple new foliage fades to dark green in heat. Best color in full sun. Deciduous.

Western (Physocarpus capitatus)

Sun to shade. Height 8', 8' wide. Round clusters of tiny white flowers appear in spring or early summer. Gets its name from its peeling bark, which often shows several layers. Native to northern Rocky Mountain States. Deciduous.

OAK (Quercus)

Scrub or Gambel's (Quercus gambelli)

Grows slowly to 20'. Underground creeping root system. Leaves are 3” to 7” long, and half as wide.Foliage color is dark green turning yellow, orange, or red in fall.

OREGON GRAPE (Mahonia)

Compact (Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta')

Sun or shade. Height 2-3', 3-4' wide. Yellow flowers in spring. Leaves divided into leaflets that have spiny teeth on edges. Disease resistant and drought tolerant. Easily grown, good looking all year. Evergreen.

Creeping (Mahonia repens)

Shade to part sun. Height 12-15”, 3-4' wide. Yellow flowers in spring. Bluish green spiny toothed leaflets turn bronzy in winter. Blue-black berries in fall. Evergreen. Excellent ground cover.

Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium)

Sun or shade. Height 3-6', 3-6' wide. Yellow flowers in spring. Bronze new growth turns dark green. Blue black berries in fall. Very hardy. Evergreen.

PEASHRUB (Caragana)

Russian (Caragana frutex)

Sun to part sun. Height 10'. Upright. Yellow flowers in late spring. Pinnately compound, dark green leaves have a feathery look. Leaves turn yellow in the fall. Very hardy. Deciduous.

Weeping (Caragana arborescens pendula)

Sun to part sun. Height 5-7', 5-10' wide. Weeping form. Small, bright yellow flowers in late spring. Pinnately compound leaves that are bright medium green. Leaves turn yellow in the fall. Deciduous.

Weeping Walker (Caragana arborescens pendula 'Walker')

Sun to part sun. Height 4-5', 3-5' wide. Weeping form. Bright yellow flowes in late spring. Cutleaf form makes this an interesting feature in the landscape. Deciduous.

PHOTINIA (Photinia)

Fraser's (Photinia fraseri)

Partial shade to shade. Height 6', 6' wide. Upright, rounded form. New growth appears bronze-red. Excellent hedge, screen or small tree. Can take some shearing. Evergreen. Plant in a protected spot. Protect from winds. Tree form available.

PIERIS (Pieris)

Forest Flame (Pieris hybrid 'Forest Flame')

Shade to part shade. Height 6-7', 6-7' wide. Mounding habit.  In spring, flower clusters are profuse. Flame red new growth changes to pink, cream then green with maturity. Evergreen. Does best in a shady, protected area. Likes acidic soils.

Mountain Fire (Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire')

Shade to part shade. Height 3-6', 3-6' wide. Drooping clustes of white flowers in spring. Fiery red new growth. Dark green mature leaves. Slow growing. Evergreen. Does best in a shady, protected area. Likes acidic soils.

PLUM, FLOWERING (Prunus cistena)

See 'Cistena Plum' in the shade tree section.

POTENTILLA (Potentilla)

Hardy shrub, good for borders. Tolerates part shade in hot summer areas. Needs moderate water. Blooms best in full sun. Deciduous.

Abbotswood (Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood')

Sun to part sun. Height 2', 3' wide. Dense branching form. A display of white flowers in spring. Has extra fine blue-green foliage. Deciduous.

Frosty (Potentilla fruticosa 'Monsidh')

Sun to part sun. Height 1', 3' wide. Ground hugging form. Large frost-white spring flowers. Finely textured foliage. Deciduous.

Gold Finger (Potentilla fruticosa 'Gold Finger'

Sun to part sun. HEight 3', 4' wide. Broadly branching mound. Golden yellow buttercup-like flowers in spring and summer. Deciduous.

Gold Star (Potentilla fruticosa 'Gold Star')

Sun to part sun. Height 2', 3' wide. Low, dense branching. In summer, a display of 2" wide golden-yellow blooms. Covered by rich green leaves. Deciduous.

Mango Dango (Potentilla fruticosa 'Mango Dango')

Sun to part sun. Height 2-3', 2-3' wide. Round compact form. Bi-color flowers with a yellow base and red and orange radiating out from the center. Cut back after bloom to encourage it to bloom again.

Pink Beauty (Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty')

Sun to part sun. Height 3', 3' wide. Rounded form. Clear pink flowers. Bright green foliage. Deciduous.

Red Ace (Potentilla fruticosa 'Red Ace')

Sun to part sun. Height 2 1/2', 3 1/2-4' wide. Densely branched mound. The flowers are vermilion flame above, with a pale yellow underside. Blooms late spring through fall. Coloration of flowers change in intense heat or under drought conditions. Deciduous.

PRIVET (Ligustrum)

Cheyenne (Ligustrum vulgare 'Cheyenne')

Full to part sun. Height 8-10', 5-6' wide. Upright form. White flowers in early to mid summer. Glossy deep green foliage. One of the hardiest privets. Deciduous. Requires little water once established. Useful for hedging.

Lodense (Ligustrum vulgare  'Lodense')

Full sun to part sun. Height 3-4', 3-4' wide. Compact, dwarf form. White flowers in early to mid summer. Dark green oval to lance shaped leaves. Semi-deciduous. Requires little water once established. Ideal for low hedges.

Vicary Gold (Ligustrum vicaryi)

Full to part sun. Height 6-8', 6-8' wide. Many erect branches. Bright golden foliage. Best appearance when untrimmed. Medium slow growing. Deciduous. Requires little water once established.

PYRACANTHA (Pyracantha)

Lowboy (Pyracantha coccinea 'Lowboy')

Sun to part sun. Grows 3', 6' wide. Vigorous shrub with low growing habit. Bright orange berries in fall. Use as bank cover. Evergreen

Yukon Belle (Pyracantha angustifolia Yukon Belle 'Monon')

Sun top part sun. Height 6-8', 6-8' wide. Upright and spreading. Profusion of white blooms in spring. Hardiest orange berried variety. Evergreen.

QUINCE (Chaenomeles)

Flowering quinces are among the first shrubs to bloom each year. The plants themselves are picturesque. Easy to grow in sun with average garden watering. Tolerant of extremes in cold and heat, light to heavy soil.

Cameo (Chaenomeles japonica 'Cameo')

Sun to part sun. Height 3', 5' wide. Compact flowering habit. Soft apricot-pink double flowers in spring. Deciduous.

Super Red (Chaenomeles japonica Super Red 'Moned'

Sun to part sun. Height 8', 6-8' wide. Upright form. Bright red, larger bloom than other varieties. Aromatic fruit. Deciduous.

Texas Scarlet (Chaenomeles japonica 'Texas Scarlet')

Sun to part sun. Height 3', 5' wide. Low spreading habit. Fiery scarlet blooms in spring. Deciduous.

RHODODENDRON (Rhododendron)

Rhododendron Varieties

Large, showy flowers are on these dark green bushes. Evergreen shrubs. Rhododendrons need special care in our area. Grows best in shade. Need to acidify the soil.

Cunningham's Blush (Rhododendron 'Cunningham's Blush')

Shade to part shade. Height 4', 6' wide. Compact habit. Blush pink petals with a light pink blotch. Dependable late bloomer. Very dark green leaves. Evergreen. Need to acidify the soil in our area.

P.J.M. (Rhododendron 'PJM') H-1

Shade to part shade. Height 3-5', spreading wider. Compact habit. Bright lavender pink blooms. Foliage is green during the summer, mahogany-bronze colored in the winter. Blooms early. Evergreen.  Need to acidify the soil in our area.

Ramapo (Rhododendron 'Ramapo')

Shade to part shade. Height 3-4', 3-4' wide. Globe shaped mound. Outstanding compact habit holds plentiful pale violet blooms. Blooms early in season. Evergreen. Need to acidify the soil in our area.

Vulcan (Rhododendron 'Vulcan')

Shade to part shade. Height 5-7'. Brick red blooms. Midseason to late bloomer. Evergreen. Need to acidify the soil in our area.

ROSE OF SHARON (Hibiscus)

Sun to part shade. 8-10' high. Compact growth habit when young, becoming upright spreading with age. Deciduous shrub or tree. Bright green serrated leaves. Tree form available.

'Aphrodite' - Dark pink with dark red eye.
'Blushing Bride' - Double, rich pink.
'Collie Mullens' - Double, dark lavender.
'Diana' - Pure white single flowers.
'Helene' - Pure white with deep reddish-purple eye.
'Lavender Chiffon' - Single lavender flowers with lacy center.
'Minerva' - Lavender pink with reddish-purple eye. Petals are ruffled.
'Rosea plena' - Double, deep red.

SANDCHERRY (Prunus)

Cistena or Flowering Red Leaf Plum (Prunus cistena)

See "Plum, Cistena" in the shade tree section.

Western (Prunus besseyi)

Sun to part sun. Height 5-6', 5-6' wide. Rounded form. White, single flowers in May. ¾” purple-black sweet fruits used for preserves. Prefers well drained sites. Silvery-green foliage turns purple in fall. Deciduous.

SCOTTISH BROOM (Cytisus)

Slender bright green stems. Abundant sprays of fragrant pea like blooms along the branches in spring. Has tiny inconspicuous bright green leaves. Drought tolerant plants.

AllgoldLL (Cytisus x praecox 'Allgold')

Densely branched, mounding habit. Bright yellow blooms in spring. Grows 5-6' high and wide. Deciduous.

Lena (Cytisus hybrid 'Lena')

Sun to part sun. Height 3-4', 3-4' wide. Dwarf form. Lemon yellow blooms with ruby red wings. Deciduous.

Lilac Time (Cytisus hybrid 'Lilac Time'

Sun to part sun. Height 3', 3' wide. Dwarf form. Deep reddish purple blooms. Deciduous.

Minstead (Cytisus hybrid 'Minstead')

Sun to part sun. Height 6-8', 6-8' wide. Arching branches. Profusion of small white flowers flushed with lilac, deeper purple on wings and buds. Deciduous.

Moonlight (Cytisus scoparius 'Moonlight')

Sun to part sun. Height 5-6', 5-6' wide. Dense, mounding habit. 'Moonlight' yellow flowers in late spring. Deciduous.

Red Favourite (Cytisus 'Red Favourite')

Sun to part sun. Height 5-6', 5-6' wide. Dense, mounding habit. Burgundy red flowers in late spring. Ideal for adverse soil conditions. Deciduous.

SERVICEBERRY (Amelanchier)

Princess Diana (Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Princess Diana')

Sun to part sun. Height 20', 15' wide. Graceful, spreading multi-stemmed large shrub. Clusters of white flowers. Foliage is small, green insummer, brilliant red in the fall. 3/8" purplish blue fruit is edible. Deciduous.

Regent (Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent')

Sun to part sun. Height 4-6', 4-8' wide. A nicely shaped shrub form of Juneberry. Large white flowers. The dark purple to black fruit is sweet and good for eating and making jelly. Great Xeriscape plant. Very Hardy. Deciduous.

Saskatoon (Amelanchier alnifolia)

Sun to part sun. Height to 20'. Shrub or small tree. Drooping clusters of white or pinkish flowers in early spring. Purplish new foliage turns deep green, then yellow and red in fall. Small dark blue fruits that taste like blueberries. Deciduous.

SNOWBERRY (Symphoricarpos)

Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus)

Full to part sun. Height 4-6', 4-6' wide. Attractive, arching slender stems form a bushy shrub. A wonderful cool-season show with a profusion of white fruit in terminal clusters. Berries in fall. Good in informal or naturalized areas, effective erosion control. Deciduous.

SMOKETREE (Cotinus coggygria)

Royal Purple (Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple')

Full sun to part sun. Height 8-10', 8-10' wide. Upright, spreading form. Long-lasting pinkish-purple loose clusters of flowers look like puffs of smoke. Purple foliage holds color all summer, turning scarlet in fall. Deciduous.

Velvet Cloak (Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak')

Sun to part sun. Height 10-15', 10-12' wide. Upright, spreading form. Pinkish purple clusters of flowers look like puffs of smoke. Leaves maintain purple color all summer, then deepen in color in fall. Deciduous.

SPIRAEA (Spiraea)

Anthony Waterer (Spiraea bumalda 'Anthony Waterer' )

Sun to part sun. Height 3-4', 3-4' wide. Round, dense shrub. Flowers bright carmine in flat topped clusters. Narrow oval leaves with maroon tinge. Deciduous.

Bridal Wreath (Spiraea vanhouttei)

Sun to part sun. Height 5-6', 5-6' wide. Arching habitn. White flowers in spring. Blue green leaves. Orange red fall colors. Deciduous.

Dolchica (Spiraea 'Dolchica')

Sun to part sun. Height 2 1/2', spreading wider. Dense mound of graceful, slender branches. Purplish-pink flower clusters in summer. Fancy, sharply serrated leaves. Interesting bronze coloring to new leaves. Imporved sport of "Anthony Waterer, with a mor compact habit. Deciduous.

Goldflame (Spiraea x bumalda 'Goldflame')

Sun to part sun. Height 3-4', spreading wider. Compact, dense mound. Crimson flowers in summer. Spring foliage is bronzy-gold, turning soft yellow-green in the summer, coppery-orange in fall. Deciduous.

Limemound (Spiraea bumalda 'Limemound')

Sun to part sun. Height 3-4'. Mounding form. Crimson flowers in summer. Dense slender branches display lemon yellow leaves with russet tinge when emerging in spring. Foliage coloration blends into lime green when mature. The foliage becomes orange red on red stems in the fall. Deciduous.

Little Princess (Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess')

Sun to part sun. Height 3', 6' wide. Mounding habit. Flat clusters of rose crimson blooms in summer. Slender branches covered by mint green foliage. Deciduous.

Magic Carpet (Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet')

Sun to part sun. Height 2', 2' wide. Mounding form. Deep pink flowers throughout the summer. Bronze-red foliage when young, maturing to a lime green color. Grown for its leaf color and its flowering habit. Easy to grow and adaptable to a wide variety of sites. Deciduous.

Neon Flash (Spiraea japonica 'Neon Flash')

Sun to part sun. Height 3', 3' wide. Dense, mounding form. Flowers are bright red reoccurring over an extended season from late spring into early fall. New growth is tinted purple turning to green as it ages. Entire plant becomes dark burgundy with cold in autumn. Incredible color in both foliage and flowers. High tolerance for snow damage.  Deciduous.

Renaissance (Spiraea x vanhouttei 'Renaissance')

Sun to part sun. Height 5', 6' wide. Fountain shape. An improved Bridal Wreath.  Arching boughs of blossoms in mid to late spring. Shape makes ideal specimen or dark green background shrub which turns orange-red in the fall. Tolerates wide range of soil conditions and is very cold hardy. Popular cut flower for wreath making. Deciduous.

Shirobana (Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana')

Sun to part sun. Height 2-3', 2-3' wide. Dense mounding form. Late bloomer, with white, pink and red blooms. Bright green leaves. Deciduous.

Snowmound (Spiraea nipponica)

Sun to part sun. Height 3', 4-5' wide. Compact, spreading habit. White flowers in round clusters along the stem in spring. Dense foliage of small blue green leaves. Deciduous.

SUMAC (Rhus)

Fragrant (Rhus aromatica)

Full to part sun. Height 5-6', 6-8' wide. Dense spreading shrub. Fragrant aromatic leaves, particularly when crushed. Yellow catkin-like flowers. Red fruit in fall.

Gro Low (Rhus aromatica 'Gro Lo')

Full sun to part shade. Height 2-3', 6-8' wide. Glossy trifoliate leaves. Yellow catking like flower in spring. Red fruit holds well into winter.

VIBURNUM (Viburnum)

Alleghany or Leather Leaf (Viburnum rhytidophyllum 'Alleghany')

Full to part sun. Height 10', 10' wide. Dense, compatct habit. Abundant yellowish white flowers in spring followed by brilliant red fruit in fall that advance to black. Deep green foliage. Upright, stout branches. Semi-evergreen.

Burkwood (Viburnum x burkwoodii)

Sun to part sun. Height 6-12', 4-5' wide. Upright, full branched habit. Large clusters of waxy pinkish-white flowers in spring with Gardenia fragrance. Dark green leaves. Semi-evergreen.

Compact European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum trilobum 'Compactum')

Full to part sun. Height 6', 6' wide. Upright form. White lacecap flowers in late spring. Bright red, edible berries in fall. Deciduous.

Doublefile (Viburnum plicata 'Mariesii')

Full to shade. Height 6', 8' wide. Interesting horizontal branching habit. Creamy white flowers in spring. Red fruits on red fruit stalks. Fruit turns black on maturity. Deciduous.

Dwarf Cranberry Bush (Viburnum opulus 'Nanum')

Full to part sun. Height 2-2 1/2', 2-2 1/2' wide. Dense mounding, compact habit. The many branches are covered with small glossy tri-lobed leaves. Handsome hedge or filler plant. Flowering is sporadic. Deciduous.

European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum opulus)

Sun to part sun. Height 8-12'', 10-15' wide. Upright growth. Flowers in June, followed by showy red fruit from August into winter. Fall color varies from shades of yellow-red to reddish purple. Tolerant of many soil types. Great for mass plantings, hedges and screens. Deciduous.

Korean Spice (Viburnum carlesii)

Full to part sun. Height 4-6', 4-6' wide. Blooms in mid-spring with softball sized clusters of waxy pink flowers that fade to white. Flowers have a potent, spicy fragrance. Bright red bunches of berries appear in late summer, maturing to black in fall. Leaves turn bright red and rich burgundy in fall. Deciduous.

Onodaga (Viburnum sargentil 'Onodaga')

Sun to part sun. Height 6-8', 6-8' wide. Flowers are white tinged with purple and the fruit is red. Foliage emerges a velvety maroon and matures to deep green with a tinge of purple. A nice plant for a screen or shrub border. Deciduous.

Pink Beauty Doublefile (Viburnum plicatum 'Pink Beauty')

Sun to part sun. Height 5-8', 4-6' wide. Spring flowers open white but soon turn a beautiful shade of pink.  Red fruit later in the season procedes the nice reddish-purple fall color. Deciduous.

Pink Dawn (Viburnum bodnantense 'Pink Dawn')

Sun to part sun. Heigth 8-10', 6-8' wide. Upright form. Fragrant pink-tinged flowers appear in dense clusters in the fall and winter. Oval shaped leaves turn red in fall. Deciduous.

Snowball (Viburnum opulus 'Sterile')

Sun to part sun. Height 8-10', 8-10' wide. Rounded form. Masses of pure white snowball-like sterile flower clusters make showy display in early summer. Bright green foliage has purplish-red fall color. Deciduous.

Summer Snowflake (Viburnum plicatum tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake')

Sun to part shade. Height 6', 6' wide. Rounded form. Among the showiest of its kind, this shrub may bloom continuously throughout the season in snow white blossoms.  Produces an abundance of bright red berries by late summer. Deciduous.

Wentworth Cranberry Bush (Viburnum trilobum 'Wentworth')

Sun to part sun. HEight 8-10', 8-10' wide. Rounded form. Lace cap type white flowers. Lustrous, dark green leaves on compact slender stems. Foliage turns rich red in autumn. Yellow-red fruit that ripens to bright red late in the season. Deciduous.

WEIGELA (Weigela)

Bristol Ruby (Weigela 'Bristol Ruby')

Sun to part shade. Height 5', 5' wide. Upright, arching form. Trumpet shaped ruby red flowers in early summer continuing sporadically until fall. Deciduous.

Dark Horse (Weigela florida 'Dark Horse')

Sun to part sun. Height 6', 6' wide. Dense, spreading shape. Generous clusters of magenta pink flowers stand out boldly against bronze leaves with striking lime green venation. Shorter stature makes a valuable foundation plant that fits well in small gardens. Shape plants after spring bloom. Deciduous.

Java Red (Weigela florida 'Java Red')

Full to part sun. Height 6', 6' wide. Compact, mounding form. Red buds that open to deep pink blooms. Deep green foliage has a purplish cast. Deciduous.

Midnight Wine (Weigela florida 'Elvera')

Sun to part sun. Height 18-24", 24" wide. A low, mounding plant. Deep pink flowers. Incredible metallic burgundy/purple foliage. Mix it in the perennial garden, or place it at the front of the foundation to really show it off! Deciduous.

Minuet (Weigela florida 'Minuet')

Sun to part sun. Height 3-4', 4-5' wide. Dwarf mounded form. Dark rosy-pink blooms with a yellow throat appear in early spring. Purple tinged dark green foliage. Deciduous.

Red Poppet (Weigela florida 'Pink Poppet')

Full sun to part shade. Height 24", 24" wide. Dwarf mounded form. Produces profusions of shell pink blossoms in spring, and then again reliable in late summer. Slow growth. Deciduous.

Red Prince (Weigela florida 'Red Prince')

Sun to part sun. Height 5-6', 5-6' wide. Upright growth with branches that arch with maturity. Rich red color, that doesn't fade in the summer. Rich green leaves. Deciduous.

Variegated (Weigela florida 'Variegata')

Sun to part sun. Height 4-6', 6-8' wide. Rounded, compact form. Flowers are deep rose. Green leaves are edged with pale yellow to creamy white. Deciduous.

Wine & Roses (Weigela florida 'Alexandra')

Sun to part sun. Height 5', 5' wide. Rounded form. Beautiful purple leaves surround loads of bright pink flowers. Leaf color intensifies as fall approaches. Hummingbirds love these flowers. Deciduous.

WILLOW (Salix)

Alaska Blue or Purple Osier (Salix purpurea 'Nana')

Sun to shade. Height 3-4', 3-6' wide. Upright, rounded growth. Bluish, fine textured leaves in summer. Twigs purplish in winter. Very hardy. Deciduous. Makes an attractive hedge.

Hakuro Nishiki (Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki')

See "Willow, Hakuro Nishiki" in the shade tree section.

WITCH HAZEL (Hamamelis)

Diane (Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane')

Sun to part sun. Height 8-10', 8-10' wide. Vase shaped shrub with ascending branches. In late winter, early spring, bears fragrant dark red flowers on the bare branches. Oval bright green foliage turns orange to yellow and red in autumn. Deciduous.

Jelena (Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena')

Sun to part sun. Height 8-10', 8-10' wide. Vase shaped shrub with ascending branches. In late winter, early spring, bears large, coppery orange flowers. Good fall color. Deciduous.

YEW (Taxus)

Brown's Yew (Taxus x media 'Brownii')

Full to part sun. Height 6-8', 8-10' wide. Dense, semi-erect branches form a rounded shape. Thickly held fine textured foliage. Easily pruned for desired size. Evergreen. Handsome hedge or screen.

Emerald Spreader (Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo')

Full to part sun. Height 30", 10' across. Low, flat topped, spreading conifer. Bright red berries contrast with dark green needles. Medium to slow growth. Evergreen. An excellent foundation plant.

Japanese or Cuspidata (Taxus cuspidata)

Shade to part sun. Height 4', 6-8' wide. The arching branches create a vase shape. Deep green needle-like leaves, bright red fleshy fruit. Dense bush. Evergreen. Can be trimmed.

Spreading or Densiformis (Taxus x media 'Densiformis')

Shade to part sun. Height 3-4', 4-6' wide. Dense, low, spreading shrub. Dark green foliage backs scarlet berries. Tolerates shearing well. Excellent for hedges, screens or borders. Slow growing. Evergreen.

Hick's (Taxus x media 'Hicksii')

Shade to part sun. Height 10', 3-4' wide. Long, upright branches form narrow columnar habit. Glossy dark green foliage. Needs well drained soil. Can be trimmed or shaped.

YUCCA or ADAM'S NEEDLE (Yucca)

Golden Sword (Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword')

Full sun to part sun. Plant grows 3-4', flower spikes 4-6'. Mounded form. Spikes of fragrant white flowes in summer. Sword-shaped leaves have a yellow center and soft green margins. Evergreen

Ivory Tower (Yucca filamentosa 'Ivory Tower')

Full sun to part sun. Plant grows 3-4', flower spikes 5-6'. Mounded form. In late spring to early summer spikes of ivory white flowers are borne. Sword-like light green leaves. Evergreen.

Vines

CLEMATIS

These are climbing vines with beautiful flowers in a rich variety of hues. This vine that grow around a lamp posts, on walls, or on fences. Grows in full or partial sun with roots shaded. Deciduous. Flowers come in a variety of colors, sizes and bloom times.

JACKMANII

The large flowers are deep violet purple with a reddish tinge. Bloom from July to October. Grows 8-12'.

NELLY MOSER

Large pinkish petals with a dark pink bar. Reddish purple stamen. Blooms are profusely borne in May and June and again in July-September. It doesn’t like extremely hot, sunny areas, best planted on a north wall or in a shady position to prevent bleaching. Grows 8-12'.

NIOBE

Velvety, deep ruby petals with golden stamens. Just after opening blooms appear almost black. Very free-flowering. Bloom in June, and again August-September. Grows 8-12'.

HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera)

HALLS (Lonicera japonica 'Halliana')

Fragrant flowers open pure white becoming yellow with age. Rich green foliage. Shrubby, twining growth. Fast growing 15', sometimes more. Semi-evergreen. Good for erosion control. Plant in sun or part shade.

PURPLE-LEAF (Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea' )

Green leaves are tinged purple underneath. Flowers are purplish red with white inside bloom in summer. Semi-evergreen. Good for erosion control. Sun to part shade.

IVY

HARDY IVY

See 'Hedera' on the Perennial page

BOSTON IVY (Parthenocisus tricuspidata)

One of the best vines for clinging to stone work and side of buildings. Robust grower with shiny green leaves. Leaves are about 4" when fully mature. Foliage turns bright red in the fall. Can grow up to 60ft. tall.

KIWI VINE (Actinidia)

ISSAI KIWI VINE (Actinidia arguta 'Issai')

Vigorous grower needing strong arbor or trellis. Dark green leaves and stems. Fragrant white flowers, smooth skinned 1 ¾” fruit. Self fertile, no male pollenizer needed. Deciduous.

SILVER LACE (Polygonum)

SILVER LACE VINE (Polygonum aubertii)

Slender stems hold heart shaped light green leaves. Fleecy clusters of tiny greenish white fragrant flowers in late spring and again in fall. Twining branches 20-25' long. Deciduous. One of the fastest growing vines for our area.

TRUMPET VINE (Campsis)

MADAME GALEN TRUMPET CREEPER (Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen')

Sprays of trumpet-shaped, deep salmon red flowers during late summer. Deep green leaves. Loose arching stems 15-20' long. Deciduous.

YELLOW TRUMPET VINE  (Campsis radicans 'Flava')

Vigorous grower for cold area. Bright yellow tubular flowers in summer. Recovers rapidly after harsh winters. Branches 25-30' long, with lustrous green leaves. Deciduous.

VIRGINIA CREEPER (Parthenocisus quinquefolia)

Big, vigorous vine that clings or runs over ground, fences, trellis. Leaves divide into five separate 6" leaflets with saw-toothed edges. Superb and dependable fall leaf color.

WISTERIA (Wisteria)

CHINESE OR SINENSIS (Wisteria sinensis)

Showy large violet blue grape like flower clusters 8-12” long are boldly displayed in early spring. Slightly fragrant. Will bloom in considerable shade. Deciduous vine. Twining branches can grow 20-25' long. Needs good drainage and ample water during bloom and growth.

ISSAI PERFECT (Wisteria floribunda 'Issai Perfect')

White blooms, even on the youngest of plants. Twining stems grow vigorously 20-25' long. Deciduous. Best trained on arbor, trellis or fence.

TEXAS PURPLE (Wisteria floribunda 'Texas Purple')

Likes sun. Clusters of violet purple, appear at an early age. Deciduous vine. Needs good drainage and ample water during bloom and growth.

TEXAS WHITE (Wisteria floribunda 'Texas White')

Large beautiful clusters of white blossoms. Deciduous vine. Needs good drainage and ample water during bloom and growth.