Shrubs

Thuja occidentalis 'Tiny Tim' (DWARF ARBORVITAE)

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Hardiness zones 3-8 Dense, slow-growing and very dwarf (to 12" high x 16" wide in 10 years), this diminuitive conifer is a wonderful bonsai or container subject. S/M 

Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose' (YELLOW LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 3-8 The lovely and totally unique pastel, creamy-yellow flowers of this compact 8-12' lilac make this attractive bloomer a nice surprise. The soft-yellow color is more intense in...

Yucca rostrata (BEAKED YUCCA)

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Hardiness zones 5-10 This commanding! native perennial grows to tree-like proportions (6-12' with a 5-8" trunk!) densely clothed by (eventually shaggy) 1-2' sword-like leaves; fittingly imposing 2'...

Viburnum 'Sweet Talker' (EVERGREEN VIBURNUM)

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Hardiness zones 7-9 With sweetly fragrant, pink, tubular blooms, Sweet Talker is one of the earliest viburnum to flower in the spring. The new growth emerges in flashy red-burgundy hues which settle...

Syringa vulgaris 'Prairie Petite' (LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 Truly dwarf! This little cutie only reaches 3-4' tall. Spring finds this shrub covered with its 3-4" light pink flowers which fade to lavender. From the University of Nebraska,...

Viburnum rhytidophylloides (WILLOWWOOD VIBURNUM)

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Hardiness zones 5-8 The attractive, lustrous, deep-green foliage on this gracefully arching shrub (to10') has done well even through mid-western winters, flat-topped white flower clusters are...

Syringa vulgaris 'Bridal Memories' (LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 3-7 Fragrant, creamy-white single flowers are stunning set against the emerald green leaves of this lush 10' shrub. This is a wonderful variety for bridal bouquets, cut flower...

Spiraea japonica 'Double Play Candy Corn' (ORANGE-LEAVED SPIREA)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 You cannot miss the dayglow show of color on this 24" x 30" shrub, bright-red spring growth turns to orange-yellow with red and then bright-purple blooms appear in late spring!...

Rhus aromatica (FRAGRANT SUMAC)

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Hardiness zones 3-9 This Sumac native to the southeastern U.S. and Canada has clouds of early small yellow flowers which appear on the stems tips in spring. Colorful, early scarlet fruits and...

Syringa 'Scentara Pura' (SEMI-DWARF LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 2-8 This versatile and dependable lilac is named for its profoundly, classic lilac scent and pure purple flowers. It is extremely hardy, and performs especially well in warm climates...

Rosa pimpinellifolia 'spinosissima' (SCOTCH ROSE)

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Hardiness zones 3-8 The only [rose] known to be native in Iceland. It makes a dense spreading mound 2-3' high and blooms profusely but with much variability; maroon-black hips. S/M 

Sarcococca 'Fragrant Mountain' (SWEETBOX)

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Hardiness zones 6-9 This fabulous compact 3' evergreen shrub spreads slowly by suckering, it has gleaming, leathery leaves that are wider, glossier and darker green than the species. Tiny-white...

Syringa yunnanensis 'Rosea' (PINK YUNNAN LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 5-8 Its long panicles (clusters) of fragrant rose-pink flowers in May-June (later than most) extend the fragrance season; its distinctive and attractive foliage makes this 8-12'...

Rosa acicularis (ARCTIC ROSE)

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Hardiness zones 1-7 From the high mountains, thickets and rocky slopes of Japan into Siberia and the cold north plains of Canada and the US, this 4-8' shrub is obviously tough! The blooms are so...

Salix gracilistyla 'Mt. Asama' (RED-FLOWERED PUSSY WILLOW)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 This spectacular cultivar was selected by florists in Japan for its incredible dark-pink pussy willow flowers. The large blossoms age to a beautiful soft silver. Reaching 6-8' it...

Syringa red 'Red Pixie' (LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 3-8 Flowers opening dark red-purple, fading to soft-pink give a two-tone effect to this daintily-leaved, daintily-sized (to 4-6') Lilac. 

Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' (LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 3-7 Beginning in late spring, lavender-purple double-flowered and dense panicles bloom for 3-4 weeks, sharing their delightful fragrance as well. As the blooms mature, their color...

Spiraea douglasii var. menziesii (WESTERN SPIREA)

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Hardiness zones 5-8 This med (to 5') shrub from low-elevation, damp areas produces showy, 6" rose-pink pyramidal flower clusters in mid-summer, followed by the yellow fall color of its toothed...

THORNLESS BLACKBERRY

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Hardiness zones 5-9 Developed in Mississippi, this thornless blackberry has excellent heat tolerance and disease resistance. Its many berries are medium-large in size, juicy and at 10-12% sugar,...

Rosa rugosa (TOMATO ROSE)

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Hardiness zones 3-9 A wonderful and very easy-going rose; large and exceptionally fragrant flowers that are generally pink, but sometimes white or red are followed by large edible hips giving it the...

Weigela florida 'Very Fine Wine' (CARDINAL SHRUB)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 This is a strikingly floriferous Weigela with excellent cold hardiness, deep purple to black foliage, and tons of bright pink blooms. S/M 

Syringa pubescens micro. 'Miss Kim' (MISS KIM LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 Sized between regular lilac and dwarf, with a bloom time between them also, this elegant medium shrub produces its panicles of lavender flowers in early summer. S/M 

Punica granatum 'Peppy Le Pom' (DWARF POMEGRANATE)

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This delightful little pomegranate grows to about one quarter of the size of conventional varieties, which opens up a whole new world of possibilities. It does very well in containers, so it may be...

Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' (PICOTEE LILAC)

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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...