Ornamental Shrubs
Burning Bush, Caragana, Currant, Deciduous Holly, Dogwood, Elderberry, Forsythia, Hydrangea, Lilac, Mock Orange, Nanking Cherry, Ninebark, Potentilla, Serviceberry, Spirea, Sweet Fern, Viburnum, 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.
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- Serviceberry (Amelanchier sp.) Zone 3/1-3m. Masses of white blooms in early spring. Purplish fruit is edible, (similar to Saskatoon of the prairies). Brilliant fall color.
50 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
75 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
- Weeping Caragana (Caragana arborescens 'pendula') Zone 2/1.5m. A weeping variety grafted onto a 1m. stem. Pendulous branches nearly touch ground. Exotic specimen plant.
2 year head on 1m. stem - potted - $65.00
- Weeping Caragana 'Walker' (Caragana arborescens 'Walker') Zone 2/1.5m. A new form of weeping Caragana from Morden, Manitoba. Fine fernlike foliage. Totally unique. (Own rooted acts like a ground cover.)(COPF)
30 cm - potted - $20.00
2 year head on 1m. stem - potted - $65.00
- Sweet Fern (Comptonia peregrina) Zone 3/.75m. A small native shrub that forms a clump and gradually spreads if allowed. Prefers sandy, well-drained soil.
30 cm potted - $15.00
- Bud's Yellow Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow') Zone 3/1.5m. Bright yellow winter stems. A very disease resistant selection. (COPF)
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
- Silver Edge Dogwood (Cornus alba 'Elegantissima') Zone 2/2m. Very popular. Green leaves with cream colored edges. Appears from a distance to be in flower all summer. Bright red stems in winter contrast with snow.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
- Ivory Halo Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Ivory Halo') Zone 2/1.5m. A new dwarfish version of variegated dogwood. Same red stems in winter.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
- Midwinter Fire Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Midwinter Fire') Zone 3/1.5m. Spectacular winter color on the stems with mix of red, yellow and orange.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
- Burning Bush (Euonymus alata 'compacta') Zone 3/1.2m. Noted for its intense scarlet fall color. Interesting corky wings on branches. This selection is dwarfish.
25 cm - bare root - $15.00 potted - $20.00
45 cm - bare root - $25.00 potted - $30.00
50 cm - bare root - $35.00 potted - $40.00 - Rudy Haag Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus 'Rudy Haag') Zone 4/1.5m. An exciting new selection that turns pink-red in fall.
40 cm - $25.00 potted - $30.00
SOLD OUT
- Happy Centennial Forsythia (Forsythia ovata 'Happy Centennial') Zone 4/1m. An exciting new dwarf with bright yellow blooms in early spring. (COPF)
20 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
30 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
- New Hampshire Gold Forsythia (Forsythia ovata 'New Hampshire Gold') Zone 4/2.5m. A new forsythia that is bud hardy with burgundy fall color.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
- Northern Gold Forsythia (Forsythia ovata 'Northern Gold') Zone 4/3m. An excellent hardy forsythia from Agriculture Canada. Bright yellow flowers are among the first in spring. Healthy, glossy foliage. (COPF)
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
- Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) Zone 4/3m. Large native shrub that will grow in sun or shade. Unusual yellow flowers in October.
30 cm - potted - $20.00 50 cm - potted - $30.00
- Annabelle Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle') Zone 4/1.2m. Large globe heads of white flowers on erect stems in mid to late summer. Prune down to 20 cm (8") in fall.
2 year - $10.00 potted - $15.00
- Pee Gee Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'grandifloral') Zone 4/4m. Very large cone shaped flower heads in late August. Changes to pinkish shade after frost. Very popular
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
- Pink Diamond Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond') Zone 4/4m. Similar to the older P.G. hydrangea but with deep pink flowers in fall.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
- Webb's Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Webb's') Zone 4/2m. A new selection with very large flower heads.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
- Deciduous Holly (Ilex verticillata) Zone 3/2m. Our native holly. Do not confuse with the evergreen holly. Grows in damp, acid soil but will grow in well-drained soil as well. Spectacular red berries in fall and winter. Shiny foliage turns purple/red in fall. Need male plant to fertilize females - order separately.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
- Blizzard Mock Orange (Philadelphus 'Blizzard') Zone 3/2.5m. A new mock orange with profuse fragrant blooms. COPF
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
- Dart's Golden Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold') Zone 2/1m. A new dwarf form of Ninebark with bright golden foliage and peeling white and brown to bark. A decided improvement over the older form of golden ninebark. Grow in full sun for best color.
50 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
75 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
- Diabolo Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo') Zone 2/2-3m. A large shrub with deep burgundy foliage that is super hardy. One of the most important new introductions.
50 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
75 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
- Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa varieties)
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
40 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00- Abbotswood (clear white)
- Goldfinger (Upright golden-yellow)
- Goldstar (mounding golden-yellow)
- Pink Beauty (upright pink)
- Primrose Beauty (lime-yellow, silver green foliage)
- Snowbird (semi-double white) COPF
- Yellow Gem (ground cover, yellow) COPF
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
Alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum) Zone 2/1.5m. Excellent for hedges. Dark green vigorous shrub. Tolerates shade and can be vigorously pruned
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
SOLD OUT of 50 cm size
Golden Currant (Ribes ordoratum 'Aureum') Zone 2/2m. Hardy and adaptable shrub with bright yellow, fragrant flowers in spring.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
Nishiki Willow (Salix integra 'Hakuri Nishiki') Zone 4/2m. A graceful arching shrub with dappled leaves in shades of green, pink and white. Prune hard for best form.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
100 cm - $30.00 potted - $35.00
Rosemary Willow (Salix rosmarinus) Zone 4/1.5m. Fascinating small shrub with narrow olive green leaves.
50 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
Sekka Willow (Salix Sacchaliensis 'Sekka') Zone 4/4m. Many of the branches on this new large shrub are twisted and flattened like ribbons. In spring the flowers resemble those of the pussywillow, creating the most amazing floral arrangements. Cut hard each spring to get the best stems.
50 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
75 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
Golden Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis 'aurea') Zone 4/4m. A strong growing, large, arching shrub that turns golden yellow in full sunlight. A spectacular accent plant and good for privacy screen.
50 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
100 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
Goldflame Spirea (Spirea bumalda 'Goldflame') Zone 3/1.2m. Low growing. Pink flowers in summer. Striking crimson and gold foliage. Very showy.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
Goldmound Spirea (Spirea bumalda 'Goldmound') Zone 3/1m. A dwarf round bush with deep yellow foliage all season. Choice subject for rock gardens. (COPF)
20 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
30 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
Halward Silver Spirea (Spirea nipponica alward Silver) Zone 3/1.25m. A very slowly growing dense lumpy mound smothered in pure white flowers in spring.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
Little Princess Spirea (Spirea Japonica 'Little Princess') Zone 4/80cm Very dwarf new form with bright green leaves and pink flowers in summer.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
40 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
Magic Carpet Spirea (Spirea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') Zone 3/75cm New low growing variety. Red spring leaves, pink summer flowers, excellent fall colour.
20 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
Bridalwreath Spirea (Spirea 'Van Houttei') Zone 4/1.5m. Lovely arching branches are covered with white blossoms in June. Good informal hedging plant.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
Snowmound Spirea (Spirea nipponica 'Snowmound') Zone 3/1m. Dense, rounded shrub with masses of white flowers in spring. Deep green healthy foliage. Superb introduction from Japan.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
Miss Kim Lilac (Syringa patula 'Miss Kim') Zone 4/1.5m. Compact dwarf lilac with fragrant lavender-blue flowers and deep green foliage. Ideal hedge plant.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
Commom Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) Zone 2/5m. A hardy old-fashioned favorite. Masses of fragrant mauve blossoms in spring.
25 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
75 cm - $35.00 potted - $40.00
Hybrid Lilacs (Syringa) Zone 2-3/3-4m. The hybrids come in a wide range of colors. Long lived plants of exquisite beauty and fragrance. Own rooted.
25 cm - $15.00 potted - $20.00
50 cm - $25.00 potted - $30.00
75 cm - $40.00 potted - $45.00
100 cm - $55.00 potted - $65.00
- Agincourt Beauty: Large single deepest purple. (COPF)
- Agnes Smith: White with pink blush, late "Persian" type.
- Congo: Deep red-purple.
- Donald Wyman: Pink, late "Persian" type.
- Edward Gardener: Single, best pink.
- James McFarlane: Pink, late "Persian" type.
- Krasavita Moskvy (Beauty of Moscow): Double, blush pink, outstanding.
- Larksong: Softest pink, late "Persian" type.
- Ludwig Spaeth: Deep purple.
- Miss Canada: Late 'Persian' type, coral pink.
- Mme. Lemoine: Double, pure white.
- Monge: Single, deep purple.
- Rochester: Large truss, purest white. Add $5.00
- Sensation: Deep purple petals with white edges.
- Slater's Elegance: Largest florets in lilacs, pure white,
Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum opulus 'roseum') Zone 2b/5m. Very popular shrub covered in June with white globes of flowers. Susceptable to aphids.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
Highbush Cranberry (Viburnum trilobum) Zone 3/4m. Fast growing coarse bush which has flat clusters of white flowers in the spring followed by bright red fruit that hangs on into winter. Fruit is good for jelly and attractive to birds.
50 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
75 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
Minuet Weigela (Weigela 'Minuet') Zone 4/1m. One of the "dance series" from Agriculture Canada. This is a dwarf bush with pink flowers. Hardy. (COPF)
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
Polka Weigela (Weigela 'Polka') Zone 4/1.5m. A "dance series" weigela from Agriculture Canada. Deepest purple-pink.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
Red Prince Weigela ( Weigela 'Red Prince') Zone 4/2m. A new variety with crimson red flowers similar to 'Bristol Ruby' but in our experience, much hardier. Repeats lightly in fall.
30 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
50 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00
Tango Weigela ( Weigela 'Tango') Zone 4/.5m. Purple-red blooms on a plant with dark purple foliage. A striking new dwarf form. Hardy. (COPF)
20 cm - $10.00 potted - $15.00
40 cm - $20.00 potted - $25.00