Zone 5

PICOTEE LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'Sensation'

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Hardiness zones 3-7 A remarkable lilac which is very different and very beautiful, each gorgeous flower of rich deep-violet is perfectly edged with white, an incredible sight when arranged in dense pyramidal clusters; the mid-season (May) blooms are...

DWARF LILAC Syringa (Josee)

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The result of hybridizing between 3 dwarf lilacs (S. meyeri, S. patula, and S. microphylla) has produced this mid-size 4-6' beauty. With leaves half the size of S. patula and long trusses of fragrant bright-pink flowers. Ideal planted in the mixed...

WHITE BLACKBERRY Rubus (Snowbank)

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This incredible "blackberry" was introduced by Luther Burbank in 1916, and it is still hard to beat. With no loss of the amazing blackberry flavor, 'Snowbank' produces heavy crops of pearly white berries, which tend to stay whiter than other varieties as...

FROST PEACH (Prunus persica) "Frost"

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Hardiness zones 5-9 Luscious peaches can be grown in colder winter areas with this fabulous cold hardy peach. Delicious, freestone fruit is yellow-green with a soft red blush. Excellent quality fruit is borne abundantly and is good for eating fresh or...

SHUMARD OAK Quercus shumardii

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This open round-headed oak (to 120') is one of the largest of the southern red oaks. Lustrous, deeply-lobed leaves turn scarlet in fall. S/M ...

DEEP PURPLE LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'Ludwig Spaeth'

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Hardiness zones 3-7 A deliciously fragrant 6-10' shrub with amazing deep-deep-purple single flowers that are just meant for a vase, this cultivar blooms a little later in spring extending the wonderful Lilac season, a perfect plant for specimen or mixed...

SZECHUAN BRAMBLE Rubus setchuenensis

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Large round, elegantly-scalloped leaves don't sound bramblish, and small pink to purple flowers in pretty clusters don't sound bramblish, but bramble this 7-14' luxuriant shrub is with good tasting black fruit to prove it, too! S/M Zone 5

FANTAIL WILLOW Salix sachalinensis (Sekka)

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A large shrub/small tree, this vigorous ornamental willow is known for its curiously flattened, recurved stems used in floral arrangements. S/M-W ...

WILLOW Salix eriocephala (Mawdesley)

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This beautiful willow is a Missouri River Willow selection; it's tough and flexible stems make it an important basketry willow, this large (to 6-10') shrub is also very ornamental with attractive male catkins; native to the rocky soils and sandbars along...

GOLDEN CORKSCREW WILLOW Salix matsudana (Golden Curls)

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A golden-barked form of the corkscrew willow with its intriguing zig-zag branch pattern, very useful in floral arrangements. S/M-W ...

WHITE FLOWERED FRENCH LILAC (Syringa vulgars) 'Madame Lemoinecold'

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Hardiness zones 3-8 This glorious shrub features dense panicles of extraordinarily fragrant, double white flowers in spring contrasting beautifully with the heart-shaped, lush green foliage. This elegant 8-10' white lilac is perfect as a specimen or for...

REDDISH-PURPLE LILAC (Syringa hyacinthiflora) 'Declaration'

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Hardiness zones 3-8 Selected at the U.S. National Arb. for its large, fragrant, strikingly dark reddish-purple flowers and its open, upright growth (to 8' x 6') habit. S/M 

SCARLET OAK Quercus coccinea

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One of the finest trees for autumn color when its large, lustrous, deeply-lobed, glossy-green leaves turn a deep flaming scarlet. This southeast United States native has an open rounded habit and reaches 50-70'; a wonderful drought tolerant and...

WINE & ROSES WEIGELA Weigela (Wine and Roses)

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Glossy burgundy-wine foliage makes a picture-perfect background for the large rose-pink flowers of this fine 4-5' Dutch selection. S/M PP10772 ...

HYBRID LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'Charles Joly'

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Hardiness zones 3-8 Deep wine-colored buds open to become pinkish-violet, deliciously fragrant, double flowers! These lovely blooms provide a fabulous color variation for lilac lovers. This is a strong growing upright 8-10' cultivar with deep...

HARDY FLOWERING PLUM (Prunus cerasifera) "Mt St Helens"

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Hardiness zones 4-8 A sport of 'Newport', this flowering plum boasts a dense, rounded habit with early purple foliage which holds its deep purple color all summer long. Fall foliage is a stunning golden-orange. Small pink flowers are showy and fragrant...

BLACK CURRANT Ribes nigrum (Ben Nevis)

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Hardiness zones 3-8 Heavy clusters of tart, juicy, black berries adorn this vigorous, upright and self-fertile shrub in mid-late summer. They are a favorite fruit for preserves, wines, baking, sauces, and eating fresh. Or leave them for the birds! This...

LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'Nadezhda'

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Hardiness zones 3-7 This fantastic Lilac was bred in Russia for its superior habit, sturdy to 6-8', length of bloom and for the flowers which are large, prolific, sumptuous, fully double, lilac-blue and incredibly fragrant, a wonderful specimen or hedge...

JAPANESE PAGODA TREE Sophora japonica

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Greatly desired as an ornamental” (Wyman) for its large clusters of yellow pea-like flowers in late summer, this is also a good wide-spreading shade tree; common name refers to its use around Buddhist temples. S/M-D ...

BLACK GARDEN CURRANT Ribes nigrum (Titania)

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Rich, pungently-flavored berries are offered by this productive, rust-resistant black currant; best pollinated by Consort or Crusader. S/M ...

LITTLE-LEAF LINDEN (Tilia cordata) "Greenspire"

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Hardiness zones 3-8 An amazing tree for urban or other tough spots, tolerant of wind, smog, salt and wet or dry feet; this Linden makes a magnificent street tree with its strong central leader and symmetrical pyramidal growth to 40' tall and 30' wide;...

KRAUTER VESUVIUS PLUM Prunus cerasifera (Krauter Vesuvius)

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A highly ornamental flowering plum with deep-purple leaves that maintain their gorgeous color all season long, light-pink fragrant flowers in spring become small, edible, purple plums; a fine specimen, this plum forms an oval, upright tree to 20' that is...

LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'Albert F. Holden'

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Hardiness zones 3-8 Unique and beautiful, the flowers of this compact 7 foot shrub have petals that are deep violet-blue on the top and silvery underneath, making it appear bi-colored; named for the founder of Holden Arboretum. 

BRIDALWREATH SPIREA Spiraea prunifolia

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One of the very first spireas to bloom each spring, the arching branches of this old-fashioned shrub (to 6') are wreathed from end to end” (Bean) with pure white double flowers very early in spring. S/M ...