SHRUBS
ABELIA, KALEIDOSCOPE
The Abelia Kaleidoscope is a low-growing, compact shrub with
variegated leaves. Colorful variegation of green and creamy yellow in
spring and summer. Leaves add orange and red to the yellow and green,
creating a spectacular foliage display. Grows to 2.5’ tall and 3.5’ wide in
a low compact shape. Full Sun to part shade Zone 6-9
ABELIA, RASPBERRY
Abelia Raspberry Profusion is an evergreen shrub with a rapid, erect,
spreading growth habit. From late Spring or early Summer till Fall, it
continuously produces abundant clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped
blossoms with raspberry pink bracts. Grows 3-4’ tall. Butterflies are
magnetized by its nectar-rich flowers. Full sun Zone 6-9
ALTHEA, APHRODITE
Medium size, upright growing, slender, well branched shrub to 10 feet,
with bright green serrated leaves. Tolerates a wide variety of soil and
moisture conditions. An abundance of single pink flowers are produced
in late summer. Full sun to part shade Zone 5-8
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ALTHEA, BLUE SATIN
Large single, rich royal blue flowers are certain to draw attention. Blue
Satin is a uniform plant with rich color. This vigourous grower reaches 8
– 12’ tall and 4-6 feet wide. Full sun Zone 5-8
ALTHEA, LAVENDER CHIFFON Large lavender white flowers are adorned with a lacy center to create
an anemone-like bloom. This shrub growing 8-12 feet tall, adds bold
color in late summer. A strong growth habit lends itself to pruning into a
tree form or an upright shrub. Full sun Zone 5-8
ALTHEA, MINERVA
An improved selection of Althea, with a longer blooming season, thicker
textured petals and foliage, displayed on densely branched habit of
growth 10 feet high by 6 feet wide. Abundance of single lavender-pink
flowers produced in late summer. Full sun Zone 5-8
ALTHEA, SUGAR TIP
Double bubblegum pink, anemone-like flowers bloom in late
summer. Amazing blue-green and white variegated foliage graces
this outstanding plant. Compact growing 8-12 feet tall and 4-7
feet wide. Full sun Zone 5-8
ALTHEA TREE FORM
The althea also comes in tree form. These varieties include
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ARBORVITAE, BOWL. BALL
Lavender Chiffon
Blushing Bride
Minerva
Bali
A unique compact, perfectly global Arborvitae with dense fine-textured,
soft, sage green foliage resembling a fine-textured juniper or False
cypress. Requires little or no shearing. Mature size is 2.5 feet tall and
wide. Full sun Zone 3-8
ARBORVITAE, HETZ MID.
A small, dense, globe shaped evergreen with dark green, scale like
foliage. This slow grower matures at 3-4 feet tall and wide. It’s
excellent for formal gardens or ornamental patio containers. Full sun
Zone 4-8
AZALEA, BLOOM-A-THON
An evergreen, disease resistant, reblooming azalea with large flowers
that appear in spring, again in summer and will rebloom in the fall until
a hard frost. Azaleas range from 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide. High
summer temperatures don’t stop late summer and fall flowers. Light
shade Zone 6
AZALEA, ENCORE
This repeat bloomer had dark pink, single form flowers. It has
lustrous green foliage in summer and purple foliage in winter. It is the
coldest hardy of the Encore Azaleas. Mature size of 4 feet tall and wide.
Light shade Zone 6-9
AZALEA, GIBRALTER
Spectacular flame-orange flower clusters set the landscape ablaze in
Spring. A great impact plant for the garden. Use as a speciman plant, or
plant in a grouping for a large burst of color. The dark green foliage is
very attractive also. Mildew resistant and very heat tolerant. Mature
size 6 feet tall and wide. Deciduous. Part sun to light shade Zone 6-9
AZALEA, GIRARD CAROLINE
Extremely hardy evergreen with deep crimson red blooms with
exceptional nice dark green foliage. Growth habit is vigorous enough to
make the Girards adaptable to the south as well as colder climates.
Compact grower matures at 3-4 feet tall and wide. Part shade Zone 5
AZALEA, GIRARD CHRISTINE
Showy clusters of large deep rose-pink flowers adorn the branches of
this evergreen hybrid in the spring. The broadly funnel shaped blooms
have slightly ruffled petals. This cultivar slowly forms a compact
rounded plant clad in small oval leaves. They are cold hardy and disease
resistant. Mature growth of 4 feet tall and wide. Part shade Zone 5
AZALEA, GIRARD CRIMSON
Extremely hardy evergreen Azalea with mid-season, deep rose-red
flowers and brilliant red foliage in early fall. Their medium size growth
habit is vigorous enough to make them adaptable to the south as well
as in the colder climates. Matures at 2-4 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
Part shade Zone 5
AZALEA, GIRARD HOT SHOT
Extremely hardy evergreen, with large fiery orange-red to scarlet
blooms and beautiful foliage in the fall. Their medium size growth habit
is enough to make the adaptable to the south as well as in the colder
climates. Matures at 2.5 to 3’ tall and 3 feet wide. Part shade Zone 5
AZALEA, GIRARD WHITE
This extremely hardy evergreen features large brilliant white flowers
and strongly foliaged sturdy branches. This good compact plant grows 2
– 2.5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. May be planted as a specimen or in a
mass. Part shade Zone 5
BARBERRY, CRIMSON PYGMY A compact variety features deep crimson foliage from spring to frost. It
has a neat, compact, rounded growth habit and a slow to moderate
growth rate. A plant 6-8 years old will be only 2 feet tall and wide. Full
sun Zone 5-8
BARBERRY, CONCORDE
This rounded form features dark purple foliage from spring to fall. Small
yellow flowers are followed by bright red berries. This slow grower
matures at 24 inches tall and is perfect for edging or containers. Full
sun Zone 4-8
BARBERRY, ORANGE ROCKET
A compact upright-growing deciduous shrub with small red leaves that
turn a ruby red in autumn. Early summer pale yellow flowers are
followed by small, crimson red berries. Will reach 6-8 feet tall in ten
years. Full to part sun Zone 4-9
BAYBERRY, BOBBEE
It grows to 6’ high with a 6- to 8’ spread and has a mounded shape. The
foliage is deep forest green, and the fruit is aromatic. It tolerates acidic
soils and wet or dry sites. Full to part sun Zone 3.
BEAUTYBERRY, AMERICAN
American beauty-berry most often grows 3-5 ft. tall and usually just as
wide, It can reach 9 ft. in height in favorable soil and moisture
conditions. It has long, arching branches and yellow-green fall foliage,
but its most striking feature is the clusters of glossy, iridescent-purple
fruit which hug the branches in the fall and winter. Part sun Zone 6
BEAUTYBERRY, EARLY AMTH. This species is a rounded, deciduous shrub that typically grows to 4-5’
tall and to 6-8’ wide with slender, upright-arching branches whose tips
may dip to the ground. Its best ornamental feature is its showy fall
display of purple fruit. Flowers are followed by large clusters of bright,
glossy, amethyst-purple fruits which ripen in late summer and put on
their best show through October. Full sun to part shade Zone 5
BEAUTYBERRY, PROFUSION
Foliage emerges bronze-purple, becoming dark green in summer,
followed by small lavender flowers. Fall brings striking violet fruit
clusters that adorn this shrub and remain after the foliage has dropped.
Breathtaking when planted as a specimen to brighten the autumn
landscape. Flowers bloom on new wood. The height of this plant gets up
to 9 feet high and 8 feet wide. Full sun to part shade Zone 6-8
BEAUTYBERRY, PURPLE PEARL Pink blooms dot the long, elegant branches. These are followed by large
violet-purple berries in autumn, which remain for many weeks Purple
Pearl reaches 4 to 5 feet high and wide, and fares best in full sun and
well-drained soil. Zones 6-8.
BEAUTYBERRY, SNOW STORM This variegated "Beautyberry" has a nice compact mounding habit of up
to 4 feet tall and wide. Abundant pink flowers appear in clusters on the
branches in mid-summer and attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Purple berries take form in fall and persist through winter, creating
seasonal interest. The foliage emerges white and fades to a speckled
pattern of cream and green. This is a very attractive landscape
specimen, which is easy to grow, and requires little maintenance. Sun to
part shade Zone 6-9
BITTERSWEET, AUT. REV.
A revolutionary breakthrough in bittersweet culture. The majority of the
flowers formed on this plant are perfect, meaning that the flower itself
has both male and female parts. So you only need one plant to bear
fruit. This vine gets up to 25 feet and the fruits are a beautiful orangered. Full sun Zone 2-8
BLUEBEARD, SAPPHIRE SURF
When in bloom, dark flowers completely cover this low mounded shrub.
Wonderful blooms and compact growth makes it suitable for mass
plantings. Grows 2 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide. Makes a great accent plant.
Full sun Zone 5-9
BOXWOOD, 3-TIERED
An upright green mountain formed into a 3 tiered (poodle) topiary.
Retains its color throughout the winter months. Can grow up to 5 feet
tall and 3 feet wide. Has been found to be deer resistant and prefers
cool, moist, and fertile soils. Excellent as an accent plant and must be
pruned to keep its shape. Full to part sun Zone 4-9
BOXWOOD, COLUMNAR
Columnar Boxwood is a popular tall narrow boxwood also in the green
mountain family. It will remain 2 feet or less in width, and will reach 8
to 10 feet tall. It holds its natural shape with little pruning. You can
plant this one in containers for an exclamation point in the garden. It is
said to pull through winter looking great. A very good shrub for limited
space. Full to part sun Zone 4-9
BOXWOOD, DEE RUNK
A larger growing boxwood that forms a tall tight column up to 10 feet
tall yet only 2 feet wide. Leaves are up to 1 inch long and 3/8 inches
wide and are dark glossy green. A dramatic garden accent or a screen in
the landscape. Full sun to part shade Zone 5-8
BOXWOOD, GRAHAM BLANDY This unusual boxwood has a very columnar growth habit, growing 8-10
feet high with only a 2 foot width. Has dense, deep green leaves that
emerge light green in spring. A great choice for a specimen planting or
screening with a row of plants. Full sun to part shade Zone 5-9
BOXWOOD, GREEN GEM
A small, lush mound of emerald green summer foliage with some
bronzing in winter cold. Naturally oval form and dense foliage is perfect
for low hedges and an excellent foundation plant. Protect from drying
winter winds to prevent tip dieback. This boxwood grows to 3-4 feet
tall and wide. Evergreen. Full to part sun Zone 4-9
BOXWOOD, GREEN MOUNT.
An upright, pyramidal shape and bright green summer color gives Green
Mountain Boxwood a unique place in the landscape. Grows to 5 feet
tall and 4 feet wide, with a dense, compact growth habit. Full to part
sun Zone 4-9
BOXWOOD, GREEN VELVET
This hardy globe-shaped Boxwood features dark green foliage that
retains its color in winter. It is a moderate grower, reaching 3 feet tall
and wide. It is an excellent plant for hedges and borders. Full sun to
part shade Zone 4-9
BOXWOOD, JULIA JANE
Upright habit with lime-green new growth on dark green foliage, turning
bronzy-green in winter. Hardy Korean type boxwood. Deer resistant.
Grows to 4’ tall and wide. Full to part sun Zone 5
BOXWOOD, NEWPORT BLUE
an extremely handsome boxwood with its blue-green foliage and
column form that only needs light seasonal shearing to keep its shape. A
perfect choice for small spaces, rock gardens, dwarf gardens. Can grow
to 6’+. Full to part sun Zone 5
BOXWOOD, VARDER VALLEY
This is a dense, compact, many-branched, broad mounded evergreen
shrub. Slow annual growth. Typically grown as a 2-3’ tall shrub with a
larger spread. Greenish yellow flowers appear in spring. Flowers are
sparse and insignificant, but fragrant. Small round medium leaves with a
blue hue. Full sun to part shade Zone 5-8
BOXWOOD, WINTER GEM
Dark green oval-shaped leaves with compact growth habit, 4 to 6 feet
tall and wide, makes this variety excellent for a small hedge. The dark
foliage keeps its color through summer and winter. Full sun to part
shade Zone 5-9
BURNING BUSH, DWARF
A compact, slow-growing, deciduous shrub 5 to 6 feet in height. It
forms a dense, twiggy, and flat-topped mound. Dark green leaves turn a
brilliant rose-red in fall. Excellent as background, screen, or accent
against darker evergreens. Full sun Zone 4-9
BURNING BUSH, LIL’ MOSES
At only 3-4' (rather than 6'), this true dwarf has even REDDER, longer
lasting autumn foliage and is virtually fruitless (no seedling problems);
forms a handsome dense mound from the base. Full sun to part shade
Zone 4-8
BURNING BUSH, RUDY HAAG An upright, flat-topped, spreading, deciduous shrub which is a dwarf
cultivar growing only to a height of 3-5'. Very slow growth rate (3-4" per
year). Dark green elliptic to obovate leaves turn bright red in fall
(pinkish red in full shade). Fall color can be spectacular. Small, yellowish
green flowers appear in May but are not showy. Full sun to part shade
Zone 4
BUSHCLOVER, GEMPEI
This plant has a weeping to mounded habit with showy pink and white
flowers in late summer. Grows 4-5 ft. tall and wide. It is very drought
tolerant. Prune almost to the ground in late winter or early spring to
encourage new growth and larger flowers. Use in massing or tuck into
the perennial border for showy late summer accent. Full sun to part
shade Zone 5-8
BUSHCLOVER, GIBRALTER
This is a deciduous, semi-woody shrub with an arching, fountain-like
habit. When cut to the ground in late winter to early spring, it responds
by producing rapid annual growth to 3- 6’ tall and as wide during the
following growing season. It blooms late summer to early fall. Full sun to
part shade Zone 4-8
BUSHCLOVER, YAKUSHIMA
Yakushima is considered to be a non-invasive dwarf form that grows in
a mound to only 12-18” tall and as wide. It features smaller leaves,
smaller flowers and a less aggressive growth rate than the species.
Flowers are an attractive violet purple. Trifoliate leaves are blue green.
Full sun to part shade Zone 4-8
BUTTERFLY BUSH, BLUEBERRY Butterflies are attracted to the scented foliage and hummingbirds
cannot resist the unique color. Huge grayish blue flowers fade to a
yellow orange throughout the season. Blooms appear in early summer
and last until frost. This butterfly bush is a noninvasive variety that is
both drought and heat-tolerant. Grows 4-6’ tall and wide. Full sun to
partial shade. Zone 5-9
BUTTERFLY BUSH, BL. HEAVEN Continuous masses of blue flowers from summer to frost attract
butterflies and hummingbirds. Silvery gray leaves on a compact plant
that will reach 2 to 2.5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. Full sun Zone 5
BUTTERFLY BUSH, MS MOLLY Bright, rich, reddish-pink flowers bloom in profusion from midsummer
to frost. A neat plant with silvery gray foliage and compact branching
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Grows 4-5 feet tall and
3-4 feet wide. Full sun Zone 5-10
BUTTERFLY BUSH, PEACH COB Beautiful peach-colored flowers against silvery foliage bloom from early
summer until frost, and have a wonderful fragrant. A great plant for
borders, landscapes, plantings, and mixed containers. Drought and
heat-tolerant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Reaches 4-6 feet
tall and wide. Full sun Zone 5-7
BUTTERFLY BUSH, PRP. HAZE
A unique bush with dark, purple-blue flowers and horizontal branching.
Flowers bloom in profusion from midsummer to first frost. Although
deer resistant, butterflies and hummingbirds love this bush. Grows 2-3
feet tall with a spreading habit. Full sun Zone 5-9
BUTTERFLY BUSH, PSCH. SKY
Psychadelic Sky has a rounded, yet upright habit with arching 8-10"
panicles that feature bright pink flowers that are extremely fragrant.
The flowers continue into fall when deadheaded. Its height can get up
to 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. Full sun Zone 5-9
BUTTERFLY BUSH, TUTI FRUTI Tutti Frutti features bright fuchsia-pink blooms and scened foliage. This
plant is great for use in smaller areas of the garden. Matures at 1-2 feet
tall and wide. Heat and drought tolerant. Full sun Zone 5-7
CHASE TREE, SHOAL CREEK
Rugged and reliable, a selection of an old fashioned favorite that grows
into a large shrub or small tree. Mature height is 8-15 feet tall. It
produces small fragrant blue-violet flowers throughout the summer
above dark, gray-green, and compound palmate foliage. This plant is
well suited for hot climates. Full sun Zone 6
CHASE TREE, SILVER SPIRE
The Silver Spire is a delightful small shrub or tree that grows rapidly. It
bears 5- to 10-inch panicles of tiny white flowers that resemble
buddleia. The long-lasting blooms have a slightly spicy fragrance that
attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The blooms appear on new
growth. It grows 10-15 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide. Full sun Zone 611
CHOKEBERRY, AUT. MAGIC
Waxy dark green foliage along with spring white flowers make for a nice
mass planting. Average size is 5 to 7 feet high and 3 to 5 feet wide. Fall
color is am mix of bright reds and dusty purples, accompanied by an
excellent black berry set holding well into the winter. Full sun to part
shade Zone 3-8
CHOKEBERRY, VIKING
One of the best cultivars known for its incredibility large clusters of
black fruit. Attractive white flowers in late spring along with glossy dark
green leaves that turn to vivid hues of red and orange in the fall offer
multi season interest. Berries are edible. Grows 6 to 8 feet high and 6 to
6 feet wide. Full sun to part shade Zone 3-8
CRAPEMYRTLE, DYNAMITE
Gorgeous large cherry-red clusters of flowers appear prolifically from
midsummer to frost. Leathery leaves turn orange in the fall giving this
stellar plant added landscape punch. This sun-loving deciduous plant
matures to 20 feet tall. It is highly resistant to powdery mildew. Full sun
Zone 6
CRAPEMYRTLE, HOPI
One of the most winter hardy selections from the national Arboretum.
Hopi is a heavy bloomer with pink flowers and has good disease
resistance. It matures to a height of 7-8 feet tall with a 10 foot spread.
Full sun Zone 5
CRAPEMYRTLE, PINK VELOUR Bright pink flowers throughout the summer contrast with the burgundy
foliage. Leaves are thick and leathery turning orange in autumn. It is
highly resistant to powdery mildew and is very drought tolerant. The
plant matures at 10 feet or more, making it ideal as a shrub or a small
tree. Full sun Zone 6
CRAPEMYRTLE, POKEMOKE
Dark green foliage topped with deep rose-pink flowers blooming from
midsummer until frost. Average size is 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Full
sun Zone 6
CR. MYRTLE, PR. SERIES
Full sun Zone 6
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Princess Holly Ann- 4-5' tall, 2-3' spread, cherry red blooms
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Princess Kylie- 2-3' tall, 2-3' spread, magenta blooms
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Princess Lyla- 1.5-2' tall, 1.5-2' spread, rose pink blooms
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Princess Zoey- 4-5' tall, 3' spread, red and pink blooms
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Princess Jaden- 1.5-2' tall, 1.5-2' spread, lavender blooms
CRAPEMYRTLE, RED ROCKET
Spikes of cherry-red flowers cover this upright, multi-stemmed shrub all
summer. New leaves are crimson but quickly turn to a dark green. This
moderate grower reaches 15-20 feet tall and wide. Use as an accent in
containers or massed in borders. Full sun Zone 6
CRAPEMYRTLE, TONTO
The best cold hardy red selection from the National Arboretum. Tonto
grows with vigor to about 10 feet tall with an equal spread. It has fine,
light tan, exfoliating bark. The fall foliage is bright orange-red to dark
red. Full sun Zone 5
CRAPEMYRTLE, VICTOR DWF
The Victor Crape Myrtle is a dwarf variety that grows 3 to 4 feet tall and
wide, and the deep red blossoms start in June, and bloom through to
September. The leaves turn a vibrant orange-red in the fall. Full sun
Zone 6
CRAPEMYRTLE, ZUNI
Medium lavender flowers from mid-July to late September and orange
red fall color make this Nation Arboretum hybrid a continuous show. It
is quite mildew resistant and cold hardy. Matures to 5 to 10 feet tall
with a rounded growth habit. Full sun Zone 6
CYPRESS, LEMONTHREAD
Lemon Thread’ is a slow-growing, semi-dwarf, broadly-conical, shrubby
variety that will typically grow to 3-5’ over the first 20 years but may
eventually reach 10-12’ tall. It is noted for its bright yellow thread-like
foliage. Foliage can be quite attractive in winter. Small cones appear
only on mature plants. Peeling, reddish-orange bark develops on mature
plants. Full sun to part shade Zone 4-8
CYPRESS, MOPS
A dwarf Golden Thread leaf false cypress, this slow growing, mounding
cultivar has more intense yellow thread-like foliage in full sun. It grows
3-5 feet tall with an equal spread and is deer resistant. Full sun to part
shade Zone 4
CYPRESS, MINIMA
Compact, dwarf conifer with light green foliage. Grows 2-3 ft. tall and
wide. Moist soil. Very slow growing. Low Maintenance. Full sun Zone 4
DUETZIA, CHAR. PEARLS
Crisp, lime-yellow foliage provides season long color long after the pure
white, pearl like buds explode into a shower of fragrant spring flowers.
An attractive compact shrub grows to 2-3 feet tall and wide. Great for
the perennial garden or shrub border. Full sun to part shade Zone 5
DOGWOOD, BAILEYI RED
An excellent red stem dogwood that provides beauriful color in winter.
Porcelain blue fruits. Shade tolerant. Very adaptable. Grows 8-10 feet
tall with equal spread. Full sun to part shade Zone 2-7
DOGWOOD, BATON ROUGE
Selected for its natural compact, bushy habit and vivid red stems, Baton
Rouge offers amazing year round interest for any landscape. White
spring flowers are followed by white berries attractive to birds. Medium
green foliage transforms to a brilliant reddish purple hue in autumn.
Bright red stems of winter make a spectacular display. Grows 3-4 feet
tall and wide. Full sun Zone 3-7
DOGWOOD, MUSKINGUM
This is a slow growing, mounded plant that has distinctive gray-brown
stems that offers an excellent winter effect. The attractive gray-green
foliage changes to a distinctive brick-red in the fall, showcasing its
bountiful crop of luminous white berries. Creamy-white spring flowers
have a lilac-like scent. Muskingum is a low-growing form of Gray
Dogwood, 2 feet high with a 4 foot spread. Salt tolerant, insect and
disease resistant. Full sun to part shade
Zone 3