Shrubs

Blue Holly, ‘Blue Maid’

(Ilex x Meserveae, ‘Mesid’ ‘Blue Maid’)

This evergreen shrub retains its deep green foliage year-round and stands up well in both warm and cold conditions. Bright red berries in fall and winter are lovely to look at, however a male pollinator in the vicinity in necessary for abundant fruiting on female shrubs. Reaching a height of 15 feet and with a slightly larger width, this is a truly low-maintenance shrub. (Full sun to part shade)

Blue Holly, 'Blue Princess'*

(Ilex x meserveae, ‘Blue Princess’)

The glossy, dark blue-green leaves of this evergreen shrub make the perfect backdrop for tiny white flowers each spring. The flowers then turn into attractive deep red berries in the fall. This cold hardy holly grows upright and broad, and matures to between 8 to 15 feet tall and up to 10 feet wide. (Full sun to part shade)

Boxwood, ‘Green Mountain’*

(Buxus microphylla, ‘Green Mountain')

This is cold-hardy boxwood has a distinct upright shape and can be pruned into a py-ramidal or columnar appearance. A dense mass of branches bearing small oval leaves stays on the shrub all year long, adding color to winter landscapes . It is ideal for low hedges because it grows very slowly to a mature size of only 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide. (Full sun to light shade)

Burning Bush*

(Euonymus alata)

This one is a must for those who want amazing red fall foliage. This shrub is incredibly adaptable and generally a low maintenance plant. We have mostly three-foot burning bushes in stock. (Full sun)

Doublefile Viburnum, 'Shasta'

(Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum, 'Shasta')

In May, this shrub is covered with amazing, large white blooms. Later in the summer, bright red fruits appear that are a delicacy for numerous types of birds. Because it is a compact and horizontal grower (6 feet tall and 12 feet wide), this variety of viburnum is useful in many types of landscaping designs. (Sun to part shade)

Dwarf Meyer Lilac

(Syringa meyeri 'Palibin')

During the first weeks of May, this shrub is thickly covered with light pink clusters of tiny fragrant flowers. This is an excellent choice for landscaping in tight spaces because it only reaches a height of 4 or 5 feet and a width of 3 or 4 feet. (Full sun)

Eastern Ninebark,'Diablo®' ('Diabolo®')

(Physocarpus opulifolius, 'Diablo®')

This is an extremely hardy deciduous shrub with an upright, spreading habit and decorative, peeling bark. It has striking pinkish-white blooms that come out in late spring, purple leaves in summer and red fruit in autumn. It grows to about 10 feet in height and 10 feet in width. (Full or part sun)

Henry’s Garnet Sweetspire

(Itea virginica, 'Henry’s Garnet')

This native shrub is hardy and versatile. It has fragrant, long clusters of white flowers in late June and leaves that present magnificent contrast when their green color turns to red-purple in autumn. The fall foliage is also long lasting. This variety of itea grows up to 6 feet tall and 8 feet wide and prefers moist sites, although it will tolerate dryness. (Full sun to part shade)

Hydrangea, Big Leaf, 'Big Smile'*

(Hydrangea X 'Big Chris')

This shrub is a definite eye-catcher! From late spring through the end of summer, brilliant domed clusters of lively pink flowers (or blue in acidic soil conditions) emerge, and eventually mature to a soft cream color. In the fall, the thick, dark-green leaves turn burgundy. This shrub prefers well-drained, moist soil conditions, and can reach about 5 feet in height and 6 to 8 feet in width. (Part shade)

Hydrangea, Oak-Leaf , 'Alice'

(Hydrangea quercifolia, ‘Alice’)

This elegant shrub has lot of appeal. It has deep-green foliage, and in summer long pyramidal clusters of charming white flowers blossom. The flower heads turn a beautiful russet color before the leaves burst into a dramatic mauve. You can expect this shrub to grow about 15 feet tall, with an equal spread. (Sun or shade)

Old-Fashioned Weigela, ‘Alexandra'* ('Wine and Roses®')

(Weigela florida 'Alexandra')

Each spring, deep rose-pink flowers stand out against the dark purple glossy leaves of this easy-to-grow shrub. This variety of weigela only grows about 4 to 5 feet tall. (Full sun)

Rose, 'Knock Out'*

(Rosa, ‘Radrazz’)

Disease-resistant and long blooming, this rose is quickly becoming a favorite with our designers and nursery staff. Its seven-pedal, cherry-red blooms first emerge in summer and can last all through fall, when interesting orange-red hips replace them. Although a prolific bloomer, this rose requires no deadheading and grows to just three feet tall with an equal spread. (Part sun)

Smooth Witherod, 'Winterthur'

(Viburnum nudum, 'Winterthur')

In autumn, this shrub gives an incredible display of pink and blue berries against rich purple foliage, and in spring it shows off milky white flowers. This variety grows to a height of about 6 feet with a rounded form, and it grows in both wet and well-drained sites. (Fun sun to part shade)

Thunberg Spirea, ‘Ogon'

('Mellow Yellow®')* (Spiraea thunbergii 'Ogon')

Here’s a shrub with three seasons of appeal. White blooms in spring are followed by delicate leaves in hues of yellow. In autumn the leaves provide an orange-to-red show. This shrub grows about 4 feet tall and equally as wide. (Full or part sun)

Witch Hazel, 'Arnold's Promise'*

(Hamamelis inermedia, 'Arnold’s Promise')

This cultivar of witch hazel offers a brilliant yellow display both in late winter and fall. A pre-leafing spray of spindly golden flowers emerges at the end of winter, and in the fall its leaves change from green to a rich blonde hue. It reaches a mature height and width of about 20 feet. (Full or part sun)

Witch Hazel, 'Diane'*

(Hamamelis intermedia, 'Diane')

This large shrub (which is sometimes grown as a small tree) gives a spectacular show of red, spindly winter flowers in January and February. After the blooms come large green leaves that take on orange, yellow or red hues in the fall. This shrub generally grows upright and can reach a height of up to 20 feet. (Full or part sun)

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