Flowering Shrubs
Bayberry, Beauty Bush, Burning Bush, Caragana, Cranberry, Currant, Deciduous Holly, Dogwood, Elderberry, Forsythia, Honeysuckle, Hydrangea, Lilac, Mock Orange, Nanking Cherry, Ninebark, Potentilla, Serviceberry, Spirea, Sweet Fern, Viburnum, Wild Raisin, Weigela, Witch Hazel, Willow,Zone following name is the most northerly zone we believe the shrub can be grown without special protection. (See Zone Map). Number following is the approximate ulitmate height in meters, (one meter equals slightly over 3 feet).
PLEASE NOTE: We do not mail order potted shrubs and we do not mail order shrubs larger than 50 cm in height.
SEE ORDERING/SHIPPING NOTES:
1st number is bare root price / 2nd number is potted price (e.g. $20/25)
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Serviceberry (Amelanchier sp.) Zone 3/2-8m shade tolerant Like white clouds, the serviceberry blossoms usher the hedgerows into the spring. Usually a multi-stemmed plant. The fruits are small but highly edible and loved by birds. In fall the flames of yellow and orange round out this native denizen of wood edges. 50 cm $20/25 75cm $35/40 100cm $55/65 125cm $75/85 150cm $90/95 | |
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Weeping Caragana (Caragana arborescens 'pendula')
Zone 2b/150cm The weeping caraganas create an effect not unlike a cascading waterfall. The variety is usually grafted on the top of an upright caragana to raise the prostrate plant so it falls toward the ground. We also root cuttings for use as a ground level prostrate plant valuable for cascading over walls and between stones. Pendula-the leaves same as the species Walker-a fine leafed form, ferny 2yr head grafted standards $95/125 Own Rooted $30/35 | |
| Sweet Fern (Comptonia peregrina) Zone 3/1m Crush the leaves for a sweet woodsy fragrance. Leaves like serrated swords, this lover of open sandy soils like roadsides. At first a low rounded shrub with deep green leaves, but gradually forms wide mats. Excellent for stabilizing slopes. 30cm $15/20 | ||
| Bud's Yellow Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow') Zone 3/2m Like a hedgehog of yellow, the straight stems are a welcome sight in winter when the stems sing against the conifers. Pruning back older plants will encourage bright new growth. 50cm $15/20 75cm $25/30 | ||
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Ivory Halo Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Ivory Halo') Zone 3/2m A new compact form of the silveredge dogwood. White edged leaves in summer and deep red stems in winter. Lovely as a hedge. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | |
| Midwinter Fire Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Midwinter Fire') Zone 4b/1.25m Bewitching combo of yellow tipped red, truly like fire. More compact than most dogwoods but slightly more tender. Our tip kill some winters but they bounce back. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | ||
| Red Osier Dogwood (
Cornus sericea) Zone 2/1.25m A native dogwood with deep red stems. Will grow in damp conditions. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | ||
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Burning Bush (Euonymus alata 'compacta') Zone 4/2m A relatively compact form of the species whose spectacular red foliage cannot fail to rouse even one oblivious to plants. Corky wings on the stems add to the winter interest and the summer leaves are deepest green. Give fertile soil. 30cm $25/30 40cm $35/40 50cm $55/60 | |
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Happy Centennial Forsythia (Forsythia ovata 'Happy Centennial') Zone 3b/1.25m A dwarf forsythia that is both hardy and a happy yellow in spring. Very compact plant will charm you just as the snow leaves. 20cm $15/20 30cm $25/30 | |
| New Hampshire Gold Forsythia (Forsythia ovata 'New Hampshire Gold') Zone 3b/2m An arching lax plant with cheerful yellow blossoms in spring and muted tones of burgundy in fall. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | ||
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Northern Gold Forsythia (Forsythia ovata 'Northern Gold') Zone 3b/3m The gold standard forsythia for the -40 degree club. A dominating shrub that soars upward and outward and is simply astounding in spring. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | |
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Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) Zone 4/3m shade tolerant Found natively growing in the forest understory. Even as frost coats the leaves, yellow flowers, like small explosions of thin crepe paper hang on the plant till snow. 50cm $35/40 100cm $65/70 125cm $85/95 150cm $110/120 | |
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Annabelle Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle') Zone 3b/1.25m very shade tolerant Famous for its large snowball shaped blooms in late summer and fall. Dries well and in shade the blooms start out lime green and will dry the same. 2yr $25/30 | |
| Pee Gee Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'grandifloral') Zone 3b/3m shade tolerant Showstopping immense ivory cones make this plant a classic. A multi-stemmed shrub that can be pruned to tree form. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 75cm $35/40 | ||
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Pink Diamond Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond') Zone 3b/3m shade tolerant Similar to .G. but the conical flower clusters are more lacy and turn deep pink. Impressive addition to the hydrangeas. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 75cm $35/40 | |
| The Swan Hydrangea (
Hydrangea paniculata 'The Swan') Zone 3b/3m shade tolerant A new hydrangea with very large pure white blooms. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | ||
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Deciduous Holly (Ilex verticillata) Zone 3/2m - Found natively in acidic swampy areas but will do well in drier sites. Glossy foliage is followed by bright red berries that cling to the bare stems well into the winter. Fabulous color accents against snow. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 75cm $35/40 | |
| Beauty Bush (
Kolkwitzia amabalis) Zone 4/2-3m Large shrub with soft pink tubular blossoms in late spring. Literally covers itself in blooms. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | ||
| Bayberry (
Myrica pennsylvanica) Zone 3/2m Lustrous green foliage makes this native of the seashores a valuable shrub. Waxy coating on gray berries is used for candles. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | ||
| Honeyrose Honeysuckle (
Lonicera tatarica 'Honeyrose') Zone 3b/2m Compact plant resistant to witches broom aphid. Deep rose-red flowers, dark green foliage and red fruit. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | ||
| Clavey Dwarf Honeysuckle (
Lonicera xylosteoides 'Clavey Dwarf') Zone 2/2m compact dense plant with soft lime green foliage. Superb hardy hedging plant. Some soft yellow blooms. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | ||
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Blizzard Mock Orange (Philadelphus 'Blizzard') Zone 3b/1.5m shade tolerant A new dwarf mockorange. Blanketed by fragrant white blooms in early summer. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 75cm $35/40 | |
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Dart's Golden Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold') Zone 2/2-3m A substantial shrub with golden tipped foliage. Papery peelings on the bark give winter interest. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | |
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Diabolo Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo') Zone 2/2-3m An explosive upright and arching shrub with deep burgundy foliage, and in flower, contrasting puff pink blossoms. Powerful color accent. 50cm $15/20 75cm $25/30 100cm $35/40 | |
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Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa varieties) Zone 2/1m partial shade tolerant One of the longest bloom periods in shrubs, from early summer till frost. Shrub is rounded and benefits from occasional pruning to keep plant tight. 30cm $15/20 40cm $25/30
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| Alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum) Zone 2/2m shade tolerant Widely used for hedges as it is dense and bright green. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | ||
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Golden Currant (Ribes ordoratum 'Aureum') Zone 2/2m partial shade tolerant There is no mistaking the intense clove fragrance of this plant's yellow blooms. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | |
| Dappled Willow (Shrimp Plant) (Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki') Zone 4/2-3m Graceful arching stems with intriguing ivory and pink variegation. Prune hard for best form 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 75cm $35/40 | ||
| Rosemary Willow (Salix rosmarinus) Zone 4/1.5m Really does resemble rosemary. Small, controlled habit for a willow. Choice new selection. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 75cm $35/40 | ||
| Sekka Willow (Salix Sacchaliensis 'Sekka') Zone 4/4m About 1/3 of the stems on this vigorous plant flatten and twist, creating ribbons that burst forth with Pussy willows in spring. Only potted 50cm $30 | ||
| Golden Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea') Zone 3/3m A vigorous upright shrub with golden toned foliage if grown in full sun. Prune to make dense 50cm $25/30 | ||
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Goldflame Spirea (Spirea bumalda 'Goldflame') Zone 3/1.2m Early spring growth is crimson then leaves become streaked with red and yellow. Pink summer flowers. 30cm $15/20 40cm $25/30 | |
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Goldmound Spirea (Spirea bumalda 'Goldmound') Zone 3/1m partial shade tolerant A tight dwarf plant with golden foliage all season, chartreuse in shade. 20cm $15/20 30cm $25/30 | |
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Little Princess Spirea (Spirea japonica 'Little Princess') Zone 3/80cm partial shade tolerant A compact dwarf with bright pink blossoms in early summer. 20cm $15.20 30cm $25/30 | |
| Magic Carpet Spirea(Spirea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') Zone 3/75cm partial shade tolerant Dazzling red spring foliage, bright pink flowers and then dazzling fall foliage. 20cm $15.20 30cm $25/30 | ||
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Snowmound Spirea (Spirea nipponica 'Snowmound') Zone 3/2.5m When in bloom all else pales. Arching cascades of white and foliage so green and healthy. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 75cm $35/40 | |
| Bridalwreath Spirea (Spirea 'Van Houttei') Zone 3/2m Heirloom plant with gracefully arching stems decked out in bridal white. Late spring ritual. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 75cm $35/40 | ||
| Miss Kim Lilac (Syringa patula 'Miss Kim') Zone 4/1.5m A dwarf lilac from Korea with intensely fragrant lavender blossoms. Useful for small informal hedges 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 75cm $35/40 | ||
| Commom Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) Zone 2/3m This native of western China captivated the world with its heady fragrance and stunning masses of flowers. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 75cm $35/40 100cm $45/50 125cm $65/75 | ||
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Hybrid Lilacs (Syringa) Zone 2/3m Breeders have given us lilacs in all colors. They are super hardy and long lived memory makers. 30cm $20/25 50cm $30/35 75cm $40/45 100cm $55/60 125cm $75/85
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| Wild Raisin (
Viburnum cassinoides) Zone 2/3m shade tolerant A native plant of damp acidic soils but will grow in garden soils. Glossy foliage, white flowers, fruit for birds. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | ||
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Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum opulus 'roseum') Zone 2b/5m shade tolerant Popular heirloom with snowball sized flower clusters in June. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | |
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Highbush Cranberry (Viburnum trilobum) Zone 2b/5m shade tolerant Large shrub provides the birds or the jelly makers with bright red fruits that hand into winter. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | |
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Minuet Weigela (Weigela 'Minuet') Zone 4/1m A dwarf pink form, part of the Dance Series from Agriculture Canada. Hummingbirds love weigela. 20cm $15/20 30cm $25/30 | |
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Polka Weigela (Weigela 'Polka') Zone 4/1m A medium sized shrub with superb pink blooms. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 | |
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Red Prince Weigela ( Weigela 'Red Prince') Zone 4/2m A rounded shrub with bright red tubular flowers that blooms for 6 weeks, then lightly in fall. 30cm $15/20 50cm $25/30 75cm $35/40 | |
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Tango Weigela ( Weigela 'Tango') Zone 4/1m Very small plant with chocolate foliage and deep purple-pink blooms. 20cm $15/20 30cm $25/30 50 cm $35/40 |