Shrubs

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 ...

PYRACOMELES (Berry Box)

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Showy in all seasons, this gorgeous little shrub is a cross between Pyracantha and Osteomeles. Its profusions of tiny, white, spring flowers lead to loads of pea-sized berries in late summer-early fall. The many vivid berries start out bright orange and...

RED SPIREA Spiraea japonica (Double Play Red)

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Unique late spring flowers with long anthers covered in purple pollen are the closest to red of any Spirea. And the color doesn't stop there! The foliage emerges brilliant red in the spring, and additional new growth throughout the season is a gorgeous...

BUSH CHERRY Prunus (Carmine Jewel)

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A wonderful addition to the hardy edible garden! Attractive 6-8' shrubs are extremely hardy and easy to grow; white spring flowers become dark-red cherries in summer (resist the urge to pick these when they are bright-red, they need to be very dark...

DAPPLED WILLOW (Salix integra) 'Hakuro nishiki'

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Hardiness zones 4-9 The rare and graceful has a superbly elegant habit and eye-catching foliage that is brilliantly variegated with large patches of white and pink most of the season. This attractive cultivar features fast-growth to 4-6', this shrub in...

STAGHORN SUMAC (Rhus typhina)

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A wide-spreading, open, irregularly branched, large 15-25' shrub whose stems are covered with a dense reddish-brown down much like the velvet on a stag's horns; large, compound pinnate leaves, are deep-green above and glaucous below and turn a glorious...

DWARF EASTERN WHITE PINE Pinus strobus (Squiggles)

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A highly ornamental, dwarf selection of Eastern white pine. Slowly grows compact and dense, globose and flat, typically to the ground. Its attractive blue-green needles are thin and twisted. A great plant for sunny rock gardens, in containers or planted...

DWARF OREGON GRAPE (Mahonia repens)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 This low growing one foot tall and very-slowly creeping shrub spreads by underground stems. Holly-like evergreen foliage is blue-green and turns a showy bronzy-purple in winter. In spring small clusters of fragrant bright-yellow...

SWEET POMEGRANATE Punica granatum

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This pomegranate was given its name for a reason! The fruits are deliciously sweet and the seeds are nice and soft. It is self-fertile, but it never hurts to have more than one, for cross-pollination and extra beauty. Their late spring flowers are showy...

BANANA SHRUB Magnolia dianica/yunnanen. (Michelia y.)

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A multitude of 1-2" fragrant white flowers very early in spring on a background of handsome dark evergreen leaves makes this easily trimmed 6-12' shrub an exciting hedge, topiary or large container. S-PSh/M ...

TRIFOLIATE ORANGE Poncirus trifoliata

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Showy, small fruit that look like miniature downy oranges follow deliciously fragrant white flowers on this very thorny shrub/tree with its dense, dark-green leathery leaves; the fruit is edible, but very acidic and seedy, it can be used to make...

MAHONIA Mahonia media (Charity)

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A superb med-large shrub of upright stately habit” (Hillier) and deep-yellow flowers in large upright clusters during autumn and early winter—great with Callicarpa, Camellia sasanqua; (M. japonica x M. lomarifolia). PSh/M ...

PURPLE-LEAVED NINEBARK (Physocarpus opulifolius) "Tiny Wine"

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Hardiness zones 3-8 A fantastic and colorful ninebark that can fit into any garden or container! Only 4 tall with tiny dark purplish-bronze leaves that contrast with the bright-white spring flowers. 

LITTLE HENRY SWEETSPIRE Itea virginica (Little Henry)

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This fine selection of a U.S. native shrub has fantastic compact growth to only two feet tall. Summer finds this prettily arching gem just covered in 4" long, bright-white and fragrant flower spikes. Its brilliant orange-red-maroon fall color makes a...

NINEBARK (Physocarpus opulifolius) "Summer Wine"

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Hardiness zones 3-8 Dark-wine, fine-textured foliage highlighted by pink-white early summer flowers and a more compact (to 5-6') habit recommend this fine border or foundation shrub highly. S/M (not dry) Zone 4

NINEBARK (Physocarpus opulifolius) "Ginger Wine"

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Hardiness zones 3-8 Outstanding burgundy-red foliage on this fine upright (to 6') shrub really glow in the summer sun, bright white spring flowers become decorative red seedheads for added interest. S/M PPAF Zone 3

JACK PINE Pinus banksiana (Schoodic)

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'Schoodic' is a unique Jack Pine which grows as a dwarf prostrate shrub. It was found on Schoodic Point in Maine, and the seed was collected by Alfred Fordham of the Arnold Arboretum. This slow-growing specimen wears emerald green needles, and spreads as...

VARIEGATED EG MOCKORANGE Pittosporum tobira (Variegatum)

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The bold lustrous gray-green leaves of this 6-8' shrub are attractively edged in creamy-white making a showy, compact mound of evergreen foliage highlighted in spring by delightfully orange-blossom-scented, white flowers. S-PSh/M ...

VARIEGATED WAXLEAF PRIVET Ligustrum japonicum (Variegatum)

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Very distinctive and the large deep green leaves of this 6-12' shrub are edged in creamy-yellow; large, creamy, lilac-form flowers add to its summer beauty. S-PSh/M/GDr ...

VARIEGATED MOCK ORANGE Philadelphus (Illuminati Sparks)

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Dark green foliage bespeckled with bright golden yellow variegation will add cheer to the garden, and cut arrangements. In early summer, expect loads of citrus scented white blooms on gracefully arching branches. S-PSh/M Zone 4

WINTER HONEYSUCKLE Lonicera fragrantissima

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It is truly a winter delight when this gracefully arching 6-15' shrub bears its pretty creamy-white flowers with their irresistible and far-reaching scent! It is perhaps the most penetrating and delicious of all the winter flowering shrubs and should be...

COYOTE MINT Monardella villosa (Russian River)

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A lovely, fragrant, and vigorous California native sub-shrub selection, from the rocky slopes of the Russian River. Beneficial pollinators of all kinds are attracted to its plentiful, 2", shaggy, lavender, ball-like blooms all summer. Foliage is...

EVERGREEN WITCHHAZEL Witchhazel chinense (Jazz Hands) white

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Starting in mid-spring, and into summer, pure white fringe flowers cover this 3-5 feet tall and wide, evergreen shrub. This is a beautiful choice for containers, mid-borders, mass plantings or as a focal point. S-PSh/M PP27751 Zone 7

CHINESE MAHONIA Mahonia fortunei

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Distinctive, narrow, matte-green leaflets radiate out on this unusual, narrow upright shrub 5-8' tall. Sweetly-scented, bright, lemon- yellow flowers appear in autumn, borne in narrow erect clusters. The blossoms mature to become bunches of dark-blue...