2018 Trees & Shrubs. Growing to please you since ashcombe.com

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1 Growing to please you since Trees & Shrubs ashcombe.com Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses 906 W. Grantham Rd. Mechanicsburg, PA (717) HOURS: March-April, June-Dec: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 11am-4pm May: Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 10am-4pm January-February: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm

2 INDEX OF COMMONLY USED NAMES A Abelia 4, Arborvitae Azalea (Deciduous) 41 Azalea (Evergreen) 1-2 B Barberry 22 Beautyberry 24 Birch 51 Blue Mist Shrub 25 Boxwood 5 Broom 28 Buckthorn 41 Butterfly Bush C Cardinal Shrub 46 Chaste Tree 46 Chokeberry 22 Cinquefoil 40 Cotoneaster 27 Crabapple 55 Crapemyrtle Cryptomeria 12 Cypress D Dawn Redwood 55 Deutzia 28 Dogwood (Bush) 26 Dogwood (Tree) E Elderberry 41 Euonymus 6 F Falsecypress Firethorn 9 Flowering Almond 41 Flowering Quince 25 Forsythia 29 Fothergilla 29 H Heavenly Bamboo 8 Hinoki Cypress 11 Holly (Deciduous) 37 Holly (Evergreen) 6-7 Honeysuckle (Bush) 29 Honeysuckle (Vine) 47 Hydrangea (Bush) Hydrangea (Tree) 53 Hydrangea (Vine) Hypericum 36 I Inkberry 7 J Japanese Andromeda 8 Jessamine 47 Juniper L Lilac Linden 31 M Maple Microbiota 14 N Nandina 8 Ninebark 40 O Oak 56 P Paw Paw 51 Pieris 8-9 Pine Potentilla 40 Pussy Willow 41, 57 Pyracantha 9 R Redbud 51 Rhododendron 3-4, 41 Rose of Sharon 30 Russian Cypress 14 S St. John s Wort 36 Scotch Broom 28 Serviceberry Smokebush 27 Smokebush (Tree) 53 Spicebush 39 Spirea Spruce Summersweet 26 Sweetshrub 25 V Viburnum Virginia Sweetspire 37 Vitex 46 W Weigela 46 Willow 41, 57 Winterberry 37 Wisteria 48 *Denotes July availibility.

3 VARIETY BLOOM TIME HEIGHT DESCRIPTION HARDINESS AZALEAS Broadleaf evergreen shrubs with colorful May flowers. CULTURE: Filtered light or morning sun and afternoon shade; rich, acidic, organic soil with excellent drainage. Azaleas will not grow well in full sun or in clay Use a 2-3 layer of mulch to keep roots cool and moist; too much will block oxygen flow into the soil and sufficate roots. Keep mulch pulled several inches away from the base of plants; do not plant any deeper than shrub was in its original container. USE: Shady borders; edge of woodland; massing; informal hedge; oriental gardens; attract hummingbirds; some can be used in the rock garden or as edgers and ground covers. Achievement Late season 2-3' Light pink flushed with white; speckled red throat. Zone 6 Ben Morrison Late mid-season 4' Orange-pink flowers have white stripes. Zone 5 Blaauw's Pink Mid Season 4' Salmon-pink flowers; one of our favorites. Zone 5 Bloom-A-Thon Pink Double Repeat Bloomer 4 Double Pink Flowers. Zone 6 C.C. Miller Late Season 2-3 Reddish, Salmon colored flowers. Zone 6 Conversation Piece Early to mid season 2-3' Bi-colored light to dark pink flowers. Zone 6 Coral Bells Early to mid season 3-4' Coral pink with darker pink centers. Zone 6 Delaware Valley White Early mid-season 3-4' Snow white flowers; a classic; foliage curls in cold weather. Zone 6 Encore Autumn Fire Repeat Bloomer 2 1/2 Semi-Double true red flowers. Zone 6 Encore Autumn Sunburst Repeat Bloomer 3 Pink flowers edged in white. Zone 6 TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 1

4 VARIETY BLOOM TIME HEIGHT DESCRIPTION HARDINESS Girard Crimson Mid to late season 2 Single. Intense crimson flowers Zone 5 Girard Fuchsia Early mid-season 3' Intense deep fuchsia flowers; gorgeous wine fall foliage. Zone 5 Girard Hotshot Mid-season 3' Orange-red flowers; needs shade for best color. Zone 6 Girard Renee Michelle Mid-late season 3' Unusual mauve flowers; great maroon fall foliage; red tints in winter; vigorous. Zone 6 Helen Curtis Mid late-season 2' Double, white, frilly flowers; super hardy. Zone 5 Hershey Red Mid Season 4-6 Lightly Scented Red trumpet shaped flowers. Zone 6 Hino Crimson Early season 3' Brilliant crimson flowers; great foliage; a classic! Zone 5 Lady Robin Late season 2 1/2' Large white flowers are blotched and striped with pink and rose; lovely maroon fall foliage. Zone 6 Linda Stuart Mid-season 3' Double white flowers with pink edges! A favorite! Zone 5 Poukhanensis Compacta Mid-Season 3-6 Lavender to rose purple Zone 4 Stewartstonian Early mid-season 4' Single, brick-red flowers; chocolate-red foliage in winter. Zone 5 Tradition Mid-season 2-3' Most popular pink variety; very hardy & tough. Zone 5 Variegated Mid Season 2-3 Variegate foliage with rosy red flowers. Zone 6 TREES & SHRUBS 2

5 VARIETY BLOOM TIME HEIGHT DESCRIPTION HARDINESS RHODODENDRONS Broadleaf evergreen shrubs with colorful May flowers. CULTURE: Filtered light or morning sun and afternoon shade; rich, acidic, organic soil with excellent drainage. Rhodo s will not grow well in full sun or in clay Use a 2-3 layer of mulch to keep roots cool and moist; too much will block oxygen flow into the soil and sufficate roots. Keep mulch pulled several inches away from the base of plants; do not plant any deeper than shrub was in its original container. USE: Shady borders; edge of woodland; massing; natural gardens; massing; background; some can be used in the rock garden. Capistrano Soft yellow flowers; attractive dark green foliage; Mid-season 5' Zone 4-5 exceptional hardiness. Catawbiense Album Late mid-season 6' Lavender buds open into white flowers; very hardy! Native. Zone 4 Catawbiense Boursault Late mid-season 5' Lavender pink flowers; very hardy! Native cultivar Zone 4 Cherry Cheesecake Mid-season 5' White flower edged in red and pink with pink blotches. Zone 5 English Roseum Late-season 6-8' Vigorous upright grower with abundant rose-pink blooms; great cold tolerance. Zone 4 Fantastica Late season 4-6 Pale pink flowers with a white center. Zone 6 Ken Janeck Late season 4-6 Buds start out mauve colored opening to pale pink. Zone 6 Nova Zembla Late season 6-8 Red blooms. Zone 4 PJM Very early (earlymid April) 4 Fuchsia-purple flowers; small leaves; sun and heat tolerant, one of the easiest to grow. Zone 4 Purple Gem Mid-Season 1 1/2-2 Violet-purple blooms with small leaves. Zone 6 TREES & SHRUBS 3

6 VARIETY BLOOM TIME HEIGHT DESCRIPTION HARDINESS Purpureum Elegans Late-season 5' Dark blue-violet flowers; nice & compact; native cultivar. Zone 4 Rangoon Early season 4 Spectacular dark red flowers. Stunning red-tinted winter buds. Zone6 Roseum Elegans Mid to Late season 6 Lavender-pink flowers. Very tough! Great heat and cold tolerance. Native cultivar. Zone 4 Scintillation Mid-season 5' Rich, pink flowers with a creamy yellow blotch; glossy foliage; one of our favorites! Award winner! Zone 6 Spring Dawn Mid-season 4-6 Rosy-pink blooms with yellow center. Zone 5 Trocadero Late Season 2-3 Dark Red Blooms. Zone 5 VARIETY SIZE HARDINESS DESCRIPTION CULTURE USE BROADLEAF EVERGREENS Abelia grandiflora (Glossy Abelia) Kaleidoscope 2-3' 3-4 Pinky Bells Red-stemmed, bell-shaped white flowers June-frost; colorful bright yellow spring foliage ages to deep green with a creamy edge by summer; fall color is green, yellow, orange and red! Large Bell shaped pink and white flowers cover this compact shrub all summer long. Sun-part shade; well-drained, moist, acidic Sun-part shade; well-drained moist, acidic Banks, massing, hedge, foundation, attracts hummingbirds. Banks, massing, hedge, foundation, attracts hummingbirds. Rose Creek Sunshine Daydream Semi-evergreen with countless white trumpet flowers summer through autumn. Purple and burgundy fall foliage color. One of our favorites! Dramatic tri-colored variegation of white, pink, and green on the leaves. White summer flowers. Sun-light shade; well-drained, moist, acidic Sun-light shade; well-drained, moist, acidic Massing, mixed border attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Massing, mixed border attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. TREES & SHRUBS 4

7 Buxus microphylla (Littleleaf Boxwood) NEW! Little Missy 20 x20 This is a compact slow growing boxwood, with dark green leaves. Sun to part sun; cool, moist, welldrained Containers, edging, Rock garden, Foundation. Buxus sempervirens (Common Boxwood) Graham Blandy 9 2 Zone 6 Unusual, upright, narrow form of common boxwood. Partial shade produces best foliage color and provides winter protection; cool, moist, neutral. Narrow area. Upright accent. Formal gardens. Foundation. Suffruticosa (Dwarf English Boxwood) 1' 1 (in 10 yrs) Zone 6-8 Very slow growing classical dwarf with tiny dark green foliage. Easily maintained to any size; disease resistant. Light shade is best; cool, moist, neutral, well-drained Topiary, edger, rock garden. Deer resistant! Variegata Zone 6 Striking green leaves edged in white. Light shade is best; cool, moist, neutral, well-drained Topiary, edger, rock garden. Deer resistant! Buxus x Koreana (Hybrid Boxwood) Chicagoland Green A faster growing variety that has a compact habit that is wider than tall. Sun-part shade; cool, moist, neutral, well-drained. Foundation, accent, deer resistant! Green Mountain 5 Forms a perfect oval pyramid with glossy green leaves. Sun-part shade; cool, moist, neutral, welldrained. Foundation, accent, deer resistant! Green Velvet 4 4 (in 20 yrs) Small green foliage; full bushy habit; slow grower; low maintenance; very hardy. Sun-part shade; cool, moist, neutral, well-drained Hedge, foundation, specimen, easily shaped. Deer resistant! TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 5

8 Calluna vulgaris (Heather) Silver Knight 1 ½-2 1 ½-3 Zone 5-7 Gray wooly foliage adorns this little heather, later summer purple flowers. Full Sun; acidic, welldrained Edging, ground cover, banks, containers. Tib 1 1 ½ Zone 4-9 This heather has fine, deep green foliage with crimson blooms later in summer. Full Sun; acidic, welldrained Edging, ground cover, banks, containers. Euonymus fortunei (Euonymus) Radicans Small, oval, smoke-green leaves are edged in white; rose tint in winter; lovely trailing habit; good disease resistance. Full sun-full shade; any well-drained soil Ground cover, can be trained as a vine, massing. Erica x darleyensis (Heath) Mediterranean Pink 1 3 Zone 6-8 Wonderful groundcover evergreen with pink winter and spring blooms. Sun to part sun; welldrained Edging, ground cover, banks, containers, massing. Mediterranean White 1 3 Zone 6-8 Wonderful groundcover evergreen with white winter and spring blooms. Sun to part sun; welldrained Edging, ground cover, banks, containers, massing. Ilex crenata (Japanese Holly) Drops of Gold Zone 5-7 This will give you a pop of yellow foliage with green beneath Sun-shade; moist, slightly acid, rich, well-drained Rock garden, foundation, accent. Helleri 3 3 Zone 5-7 Tiny dark green leaves; mounding habit; needs little to no pruning. Sun-shade; moist, slightly acid, rich, well-drained Rock garden, foundation, accent. Sky Pencil Zone 5-7 Deep green foliage; narrow, upright habit. Sun-shade; moist, slightly acid, rich, well-drained Container, foundations, accent, hedge, screen. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 6

9 Soft Touch 2 3 Steeds Zone 6-8 Zone 5-7 Soft, lustrous dark evergreen foliage; dense, compact form; more tolerant of heavy clay soil and drought than other Japanese Hollies. Upright and broadly pyramidal habit, lustrous foliage. Sun-shade; moist, slightly acid, rich, well-drained Sun-shade; moist, slightly acid rich, well-drained Rock garden, edger, foundation, massing, a fine substitute for Helleri Holly. Alternative to arborvitae; hedge, screen. Ilex glabra (Inkberry Holly) Shamrock Zone 4-9 Native holly that tolerates almost anything except lime and high soil ph. Glossy green foliage. Very hardy and trouble free. Sun-shade; moist or wet, acid Water very well the first year until established. Avoid lime! Can be pruned hard. Hedges, massing, accent. Illex x aquipernyi Dragon Lady Zone 6-8 An excellent pyramidal holly that produces beautiful red berries if a male is planted nearby Sun-part shade; moist, acid, rich, well-drained Easily maintained at a smaller size. Hedge, screen, specimen, foundation; fool proof pollination. Ilex x meserveae (Blue Holly) Blue Prince/ Princess 12 8 One male and one female in each pot. Female produces red berries. Sun-part shade; moist, acid, rich, well-drained Easily maintained at a smaller size. Hedge, screen, specimen, foundation; fool proof pollination. Red Beauty Illex opaca (American Holly) Mary Holman Beautiful, pyramidal variety with dark green, small, semiglossy, spiny leaves; this female produces red berries if pollinated by a male Blue Holly. Pyramidal native holly that will get beautiful red berries if a male holly is nearby. Sun-part shade; moist, acid, rich, well-drained soil; Easily maintained at a smaller size. Sun-part shade; moist, acid, rich, well-drained Easily maintained at a smaller size. Accent, specimen, red berries attract birds. Specimen, foundation, wildlife TREES & SHRUBS 7

10 Nandina domestica (Heavenly Bamboo) Compacta Firepower Lacy green summer foliage takes on a lovely red winter tint; established plants product white May flowers and red fall berries. Coppery spring foliage ages to blue-green, glowing red winter foliage; (best color in sun); not grown for berry production. Full sun or shade; prefers moist, fertile soil but is very adaptable; thin out old stems each year; put in a protected spot in our zone. Massing, great under trees. Gulfstream 3 2 Tuscan Flame Pieris japonica (Andromeda, Japanese Pieris) Brouwer s Beauty Metallic bronze, blue-green summer and intense orange-red winter foliage; dense, compact form; not grown for berry production. Evergreen with white starshaped flowers in mid summer; dark green foliage is accented by red new growth throughout the season. Orange-red fall berries. A dense, compact evergreen with deep purplish red flowers that contrast nicely with shiny dark green foliage. Sun-part shade; rich well-drained Shrub border, massing, nice with Rhododendrons; early spring flowers. Dorothy Wyckoff Red buds open into white flower sprays March-April. Katsura Zone 4-6 Early spring rose pink flower sprays adorn this awesome pieris. Mountain Fire 5 4 Fabulous red new growth; white flower sprays in April. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 8

11 Pieris japonica var. yak Cavatine 2 2 Excellent dwarf with white flower sprays March-April; flower buds are green during winter. Sun-part shade; rich, well-drained Rock garden, small borders, specimen. Prelude 2 2 Pyracantha coccinea (Firethorn) Mohave 8 8 Excellent dwarf with pink spring growth and especially longblooming white flower sprays March-April (a little more compact than Cavatina); flower buds are pink during winter. White May flowers followed by vivid Sun-part shade; rich, well-drained Full sun-part shade; any well-drained Rock garden, small borders, specimen. Espalier, screen, attracts wildlife. NEEDLED EVERGREENS Abies cilicica (Cilician Fir) A tall columnar conifer with dense grayish-green needles and reddish-green cones. Full sun to light shade; any ph can tolerate heavy clay Screen, hedge, specimen, windbreak Abies concolor (White Fir, Concolor Fir) in 10 yrs Beautiful powdered blue needles cover this dwarf conifer, with an upright pyramidal form. Full sun to light shade; prefers deep, rich, moist, welldrained Dislikes heavy clay. Specimen, Rock garden, conifer display Abies nordmanniana (Nordman Fir) Pendula 12 in 10 yrs Zone 4-6 This grows about 12 per year has weeping branches and a rather curious look. Full sun to light shade; prefers deep, rich, moist, welldrained Dislikes heavy clay. Conifer garden, rock garden, specimen Abies squamata (Flaky Bark Fir) Flaky 8 4 in 10 yrs Mature size 25 by 15. This conifer has flaking red bark and purple cones that stand upright on upper branches. Full sun; well-drained soil Conifer garden, specimen TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 9

12 Cedrus atlantica (Atlas Cedar) Sapphire Nymph Dwarf conifer with a layered look can be staked to have more upright appearance. Silveryblue green needles with creamy white new growth. Full sun; well-drained soil Conifer garden, rock garden Cedrus brevifolia (Cypress Cedar) Kenwith 2 1½ Zone 6 This dwarf conifer has a full sized tree form in a very small package. Excellent for containers and miniature gardens Sun to partial shade; well-drained soil Conifer garden, collector, container, Fairy Garden Cephalotaxus harringtonia (Japanese Plum Yew) Duke Gardens This is a slow growing conifer that eventually matures into a compact vase-shaped form. Discovered at Duke University. Full sun to part shade. Tolerates more shade than most conifers. Welldrained moist sandy soils. Border, mass plantings, woodland garden Fastigiata Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson Cypress) Wissels s Saguaro This is an upright conifer with dark, dark green leaves. A nice upright narrow selection. This narrow conifer has the look of a saguaro cactus. Very unusual. Limited quantities. Full sun to part shade. Tolerates more shade than most conifers. Welldrained moist sandy soils. Full sun to part sun; well-drained Rock garden, collector, rare and unusual. Rock garden, collector, rare and unusual. Chamaecyparis nootkatensis (Alaskan Cedar) Glauca Pendula Zone 4-7 This conifer is slender in appearance and has a strong weeping form. Full sun; Well-drained soil Specimen TREES SHRUBS PAGE 10

13 Chamaecyparis obtusa (Hinoki Falsecypress) Aurea Nana Zones 5-8 Extremely compact layering form, slow growing. With a rich golden color. Full sun; well-drained soil Bonsai or Rock Garden, container foundation Compacta Zones 5-8 Semi-dwarf, broadly upright evergreen with rich green, fan-shaped foliage; graceful, pyramidal form. Full sun; well-drained soil Bonsai or Rock Garden, container foundation Crippsii Zones 5-8 Upright conical layering evergreen, with an excellent yellow tint. Full sun; well-drained soil Bonsai or Rock Garden, container foundation Filicoides Compacta 10 7 Zones 5-8 This conifer almost look like a fern with the way it branches. Open, upright stems taper to a fine point. Fernleaf Hinoki Cypress Full sun; well-drained soil Bonsai or Rock Garden, container foundation Golden Pillar 3 1 in 10 yrs Zones 5-8 A dwarf, upright conifer with sprays of rich yellow foliage. Full sun; well-drained soil Bonsai or Rock Garden, container foundation Gracilis Zones 5-8 Broadly conical conifer with outspread branches and dark green foliage. Full sun; well-drained soil Bonsai or Rock Garden, container foundation Nana 2 2 (in 20 yrs) Wonderful layered foliage, dwarf bonsai look. Sunny spot away from wind; cool, moist, well-drained Foundation, rock garden. Stoneham 6 8 Zones 5-8 A miniature conifer with a flattened globe shape. Perfect for rock garden or even a fairy garden Full sun; well-drained soil Bonsai or Rock Garden, container foundation TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 11

14 Tetragona Aurea Zones 5-8 Starts out shrubby then forms a flat pyramid shape with golden branches. Partial to full sun; cool, moist welldrained Rock garden, borders, foundation, specimen. Vokel s Upright 4 1 A true dwarf upright conifer with dark-green compact foliage. Full sun; well-drained soil Bonsai or Rock Garden, container foundation Chamaecyparis pisifera (Japanese Falsecypress) Filifera Aurea Weeping branches of gold yellow form a gold mop. Somewhat pyramidal as it ages. Sunny open spot; moist, organic, well-drained, limefree Foundation, specimen, accent, rock garden. Filifera Golden Mop (in 10 yrs Brilliant yellow thread-like foliage; dense, broad-mounding form. The brightest of all threadleaf cypresses! Holds its gold color all year round. Sunny open spot; moist, organic, well-drained, limefree Foundation, specimen, accent, rock garden. Soft Serve Dow Whiting A soft graceful evergreen that has a lovely dark green color. A great substitute for the Dwarf Alberta Spruce. Sunny open spot; moist, organic, well-drained, limefree Foundation, specimen, accent, rock garden. Vintage Gold 2 2 ½ Slow growing, mounding conifer with vivid gold foliage that holds its color beautifully. Sunny open spot; moist, organic, well-drained, limefree Foundation, specimen, accent, rock garden. Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese Cryptomeria) Chapel View Zone 6-8 A broad pyramidal compact conifer with blue-green needles. Bright light in an open sunny location protected from wind; rich, deep, moist, acidic Specimen, accent. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 12

15 Sekkan Sugi (in 10 yrs, 30 tall in many years) Yoshino Zone 6-8 Zone 6-8 Nice white tipped new growth, green foliage; irregular pyramidal form. Usually does not have a central leader. An upright conifer with rich blue-green foliage. Reddishbronze winter color; fast growing, nice columnar form and winter hardiness. Requires shade in the hot parts of the day; moist, organic, acid, well-drained soil; protect from wind. Easily maintained at a smaller size. Bright light in an open sunny location protected from wind; rich, deep, moist, acidic Foundation, accent. Looks great with purple-leaved trees and Japanese Maples. Specimen, accent. Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress) Blue Ice (in 15 yrs) Slow grower with upright, conical habit; icy-blue, airy foliage, mahogany red stems. Full sun only; prefers hot, dry conditions in well-drained soil; protect from cold winter wind. Screen, specimen, accent. Juniperus chinensis (Chinese Juniper) Blue Point (in 10 yrs) This conifer grows in a tear drop shape, with dense blue-green foliage. Full sun; prefers moist, well-drained soil; ph adaptable; drought tolerant once established Foundation, specimen Hetzii Columnaris An attractive, dark green, columnar conifer that has an excellent blue-green tint. Full sun; prefers moist, well-drained soil; ph adaptable; drought tolerant once established Foundation, specimen Hollywood or Totulosa This conifer has a twisted, rustic irregular branching. A very unusual shape no two are alike. Full sun; prefers moist, well-drained soil; ph adaptable; drought tolerant once established Foundation, specimen, unsual Juniperus communis (Common Juniper) Gold Cone 3-4 1/2-1 (in 10 yrs, 10 tall in many years) Zone 4-7 Slow growing, upright conifer with warm gold spring growth and bronze gold winter color; extremely cold tolerant. Full sun; poor, dry, infertile, well-drained soil; ph adaptable. Container, rock garden, vertical accent. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 13

16 Juniperus conferta (Shore Juniper) Blue Pacific (in 10 yrs) Low trailing habit; blue-green foliage; very hardy. A nice low juniper. Full sun; any welldrained soil; tolerant of poor, dry Ground cover, sunny banks. Juniperus horizontalis (Creeping Juniper) Blue Rug 1/2 6-8 (in 10 yrs) Zone 3-9 Ground hugging conifer with intense silver-blue foliage; fast growing. Full sun; any welldrained Good heat tolerance. Ground cover, sunny banks. Juniperus procumbens nana (Japanese Garden Juniper) 1-11/2 10 (in 10 yrs) Zone 4-9 Dwarf, dense conifer that grows as a mat of blue-green foliage. Full sun; adaptable to any well-drained soil; thrives in adversity. Ground cover, rock garden, foundation, accent. Juniperus scopulorum (Rocky Mt. Juniper) Skyrocket Zone 4-7 Very narrow, columnar evergreen with bluish-green needles. Full sun; any welldrained soil Screen, hedge, background, accent Juniperus squamata (Singleseed Juniper) Blue Star 11/2-2 3 (in 10 yrs) Zone 4-7 Low, mound of rich, icy blue foliage. Prefers low humidity, full sun; dry, welldrained soil, sunny, hot spots. Foundation, accent, rock garden. Microbiota decussata (Russian Cypress) 1 4 (in 10 yrs) Zone 3-8 A shade alternative to Juniper! Green soft foliage with a purple winter cast. Sun to shade; moist, well-drained Shady ground cover. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 14

17 Picea abies (Norway Spruce) Nidiformis Bird s Nest Spruce 4 8 Zones 3-7 A slow growing conifer with a flat top mounding shape. As it matures it forms a nest like depression in the center hence it s name - Bird s Nest Spruce. Full Sun; any welldrained soil Foundation, conifer garden, borders. Pendula (depends on training) Zones 3-7 A weeping Norway spruce that has an irregular shaped habit that is determined by how it is trained. Full sun; any welldrained soil that s not dry. Specimen, Rock wall Picea glauca (White Spruce) Conica (in many yrs) Zone 2-6 Nicknamed Dwarf Alberta Spruce. Very slow grower, natural cone shape. Grows 1-4 annually. Full sun; moist, acid, well-drained soil; protect from heat and drought; needs no pruning. Rock garden, mixed border, accent. Gnome less than Zone 2-6 A very miniature globe shaped conifer with green needles. Excellent for a rock garden. A very unique evergreen Full sun; moist, acid, well-drained soil; protect from heat and drought; needs no pruning. Rock garden, mixed border, accent. Gold Tip 4 2 Zone 2-6 A dwarf, upright conifer with dazzling summer golden coloration on the new growth. Very interesting and rare. Full sun; moist, acid, well-drained soil; protect from heat and drought; needs no pruning. Rock garden, mixed border, accent. Pendula Zone 2-6 Vary narrow, stately conifer with nice blue-green foliage and an upright leader with weeping branches. Full sun; moist, acid, well-drained soil; protect from heat and drought; needs no pruning. Rock garden, mixed border, accent. Picea omorika (Serbian Spruce) Blue Sky 7 2 ½ Zone 4-7 An upright evergreen conifer with light blue needles. It forms a narrow pillar at maturity. Prefers a moist, deep, well-drained soil in full-sun, but is adaptable. Narrow space, accent, conifer garden. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 15

18 Pimoko 1 ½ 2 ½ Zone 4-7 Deep blue-green needles that show their contrasting bright silver undersides, on a tight rounded shrub. Prefers a moist, deep, well-drained soil in full-sun, but is adaptable. Narrow space, accent, conifer garden. Tight Buns Picea orientalis (Oriental Spruce) Lemon Drop Zone 4-7 A compact oriental spruce with deep green needles. In the spring new growth has lemon yellow new growth that really stands out against dark green older growth. Slow growing very interest plant. Limited quantities. Full-sun to part sun; will tolerate poor, gravelly soils, protect from winter winds. Specimen, foundation, border, rock garden. Pinus bungeana (Lacebark Pine) Temple Gem 5 3 (in 10 yrs) Zones 5-7 A slow growing, broad upright conifer with rich emerald-green needles. Bark exfoliates into gray, orange, and brown. Full sun; Any welldrained Specimen, foundations, winter interest. Pinus contorta (Lodgepole Pine) Taylor s Sunburst 12 8 Zones 4-7 Brilliant, golden-yellow new growth shoots out in the spring, when it will certainly catch your eye. Tiny red cones are also pleasing. Full sun; any well drained soil Specimen, rock garden, foundation, collector Pinus jeffreyi (Jeffrey Pine) Zone 5-7 Full puffs of long narrow needles grace the branches of this rounded pine. Full sun; any welldrained soil Rock garden, foundation, container Joppi TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 16

19 Pinus koraiensis (Korean Pine) Silveray 8 4 (in 10 years) Zone 4-9 This conifer has bright silver-blue needles, on an upright columnar form. Full sun; any welldrained Screen, hedge, specimen Pinus mugo (Mugo Pine) Spilled Milk 8 30 Zone 3-7 A dwarf conifer with groundhugging form. Wonder green foliage. Full sun, any welldrained soil Container, foundation, rock garden, collector Pinus parviflora (Japanese White Pine) 10 6 An upright, broad compact dwarf conifer. It has blue-green needles. Full sun; rich, moist Bonsai, rock garden, container, foundation. Gimborn s Pyramid Negishi 6 3 (in 10 years) A slow growing upright evergreen conifer with silver blue-green needles with a slight twist revealing silver undersides. Full sun; rich, moist Bonsai, rock garden, container, foundation. Regenhold Broom 1 2 A dwarf conifer with a low spreading form. Needles are blue-green looks great planted by a pool. Full sun; rich, moist Bonsai, rock garden, container, foundation. Picea pungens (Colorado Spruce) Pendula will vary depending on staking, per year Blue needles and dense weeping branches create a beautiful cascading effect that is reminiscent of a waterfall. Full sun; any welldrained Trained to trail along fences, walls, etc. Rock garden. Zone 2-7 TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 17

20 The Blues 6-12 per yr Zones 2-7 Blue needles cascade down. Similar to Pendula Full sun; any welldrained Trained to trail along fences, walls, etc. Rock garden. Pinus schwerinii (Weithrost hybrid pine) Wiethorst 5 3 Zone: 3-7 A dwarf upright conifer broadlypyramidal is shape. Long green needles give it the look of cousin It from Addams Family. Full sun; any welldrained Rock garden, collector, specimen, foundation. Pinus strobus (White Pine) Green Twist 3 3 Zone 3-8 A broadly conical dwarf conifer with twisted bluish-green needles. Sun-very light shade; prefers moist, welldrained soil but Rock garden, container, specimen. Louie Zone 3-8 This conifer is pyramidal in shape, it has long vibrant yellow colored needles year round. Responds well to an annual pruning. Sun-very light shade; prefers moist, welldrained soil but Rock garden, hedge, foundation. Mini Twist 6 4 Zone 3-8 A great small white pine for a smaller landscape. It has twisted, curvy needles that creates a great texture. Sun-very light shade; prefers moist, welldrained soil but Rock garden, hedge, foundation. Niagara Falls 6 10 Zone 3-8 A handsome cascading white pine that has draping branches and long green two-toned needles. Unusual habit. Sun-very light shade; prefers moist, welldrained soil but Foundation, specimen, rock garden Stowe Column aka Stowe Pillar 8 3 Zone 3-8 An upright conifer with compact narrow form. Sun-very light shade; prefers moist, welldrained soil but Container, specimen, foundation. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 18

21 Pinus thunbergii (Japanese Black Pine) Kottobuki 4 2 (in 10 years) This conifer has short, dark green needles, with branches that grow upward. Upright narrow shape. Full sun; moist welldrained soil Foundation, specimen, bonsai Thunderhead A shrubby compact conifer with an irregular shape. Silvery white candles in spring. Full sun; moist welldrained soil Rock garden, topiary, specimen. Pinus wallichiana (Himalayan Pine) Zebrina 6 4 Zone 5-7 An upright evergreen with a pyramidal form. Long, thin green needles are stripped in gold. Full sun; any welldrained soil Specimen Taxus baccata (English Yew) Green Column 3 1 (in 10 yrs) Zone 5-7 A dwarf conifer with a narrow compact form. Rich dark green needles have a short oval shape. Sun/partial shade; any well-drained soil Rock garden, container, conifer for a shadier location Taxus cuspidate (Japanese Yew) Captain Zone: 4-7 A uniform fast growing conifer with lustrous, dark green foliage. Keeps color well in winter. Full Sun to Shade; any well-drained soil Hedge, Screen, foundation. Thuja occidentalis (Eastern arborvitae) American Pillar Zone 3-8 A narrow columnar conifer with excellent green foliage. May take trimming in early summer. Full sun; tolerates pruning, any deep, well-drained Foundation, rock garden. Emerald Green Zone 3-8 Tall, upright arborvitae used in many screens. Full sun; tolerates pruning, any deep, well-drained Foundation, rock garden. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 19

22 Degroots Spire (in 10 years) 10 in 20 years Zone 3-8 A beautiful tall narrow arborvitae, with dark green foliage. Full sun; tolerates pruning, any deep, well-drained Foundation, rock garden. Golden Globe 4 4 Zone 3-8 Very fine, globe-shaped conifer with gold foliage; good winter color. Full sun; tolerates pruning, any deep, well-drained Container, foundation, border. Hetz Midget Zone 3-8 Dense globe shaped habit; dark green foliage. Full sun; tolerates pruning, any deep, well-drained Container, foundation, border. Holmstrup (in 10 yrs, 10 tall in many yrs) Zone 3-8 Narrow, pyramidal conifer with bright green foliage; good winter color. Full sun; any deep, well-drained Hedge, screen, vertical accent, deer resistant. Little Giant 31/2 4-5 (in 10 yrs) Zone 3-8 Soft green foliage; irregular, mounding form. Full sun; any deep, well-drained soil; tolerates pruning well. Foundation, mixed border. Mr. Bowling Ball 2 2 Zone 3-8 Round conifer with great textured, lacy, blue-green foliage. Delightful and easy to grow. Full sun; any deep, well-drained soil; tolerates pruning well. Foundation, mixed border. Rheingold (in 15 yrs) Zone 3-8 Amber yellow, soft foliage, rounded habit. Full sun; tolerates pruning, any deep, well-drained Foundation, accent, rock garden. Sunkist Zone 3-8 This a broad-pyramidal shaped conifer that has lemon yellow foliage in the spring and deepens to an orange yellow in the winter. Full sun; tolerates pruning, any deep, well-drained Foundation, accent, rock garden. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 20

23 Thuja orientalis (Oriental arborvitae) Franky Boy 4 3 (in 10 years) Zone: 5-11 A dwarf evergreen conifer with a broad upright form. Thread like foliage with a great bronzeorange winter color. Full sun; any welldrained Foundation, borders, rock garden, collector Steeplechase 20 8 Zone: 5-11 A superb dense, conifer with fine rich, green foliage. An ideal hedge or screen. Full sun; any welldrained Foundation, borders, rock garden, collector Whipcord 4 4 Zone: 5-11 This a unique conifer with long, arching, green foliage that forms a mounding shape. Full sun; any welldrained Foundation, borders, rock garden, collector Tsuga canadensis (Canadian Hemlock) Zone 3-7 Softly and gracefully pyramidal in youth. Excellent for a hedge. Moist, well-drained soils. Can tolerate shade; will take fullsun if soil is not dry. Hedge, accent, groupings. Tsuga mertensiana (Mountain Hemlock) Bumps Blue 5 2 Zone 5-7 A slow growing narrow, alpine looking conifer with bright-blue needles. Part shade-full shade; Moist well-drained soil; protect from hot dry conditions. Container, Specimen, rock garden Elizabeth 3 6 Zone 5-7 Horizontally branched soft blue needles adorn this beautiful hemlock. An unusual low conifer looks like a fine blue bottlebrush. DECIDUOUS SHRUBS Shade; Moist, well-drained Protect from hot dry conditions. Conifer for shadier area, foundation, collector. Abelia mosanensis (Hardy Abelia) Autumn Magic 5 6 Zone 3-9 Pest free native; multi-seasonal display, white May flowers; brilliant red fall foliage; purpleblack fall fruits. Sun-shade, wet or dry Tolerates smog and pollution. Naturalizing, massing, late winter color, food for wildlife TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 21

24 Sweet Emotion Hardiest Abelia to date. Fragrant, long-lasting pink & white blooms. Orange fall foliage. Sun-light shade; well-drained, moist, acidic soil Banks, massing, hedge, foundation, attracts hummingbirds. Low scape Hedger Zone 3-9 This is a short dense columnar native. Great orange-red fall color. Purplish-black fall fruits. White spring flowers. Sun-shade, wet or dry Tolerates smog and pollution. Naturalizing, massing, late winter color, food for wildlife Viking Zone 3-9 Excellent native deciduous shrub with multiple seasons of interests. White spring flowers, glossy summer leaves that turn red in fall and black fall fruits. Sun-shade, wet or dry Tolerates smog and pollution. Naturalizing, massing, late winter color, food for wildlife Aronia arbutifolia (Red Chokeberry) Brilliantissima Zone 4-9 Pest free native, multi-season display; white May flowers, red fall fruits & foliage. Sun-shade; wet or dry soil; tolerates smog and pollution. Massing, naturalizing; late winter color and food for wildlife. Aronia melanocarpa (Black chokeberry) Low Scape Mound Zone 3-9 All the benefits of chokeberry in a small package. Loads of white flowers in spring, followed by black/ purple fall fruits. Red/ orange fall color. Sun or shade; wet or dry soil; tolerates smog and pollution. Massing, naturalizing, late winter food for birds. Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea (Japanese Barberry) Admiration 11/2-2 11/2-2 Compact, mounding shrub with vibrant red-orange foliage edged in yellow. Full sun for best color; any soil that is not extremely wet. Border, massing, accent, hedge. Bagatelle 2 3 Very compact with glossy red foliage; red berries; slower growing than Crimson Pygmy. Full sun for best red color; any soil that is not extremely wet. Border, massing, edging, rock garden. Crimson Pygmy 21/2 3 Rich, purple red foliage; dense growth habit; red berries. Full sun for best red color; any soil that is not extremely wet. Foundation, massing, edger, rock garden. Helmond Pillar Upright grower with red-purple foliage that ages to green in the heat of the summer; lovely red fall color. Full sun for best color; any soil that is not extremely wet. Border, massing, accent, hedge. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 22

25 Buddleia davidii (Butterfly Bush) Attraction Black Knight 6 4 Fragrant, intense red-purple flower spikes June-frost. Nice compact size. Fragrant, deepest dark purple flower spikes June-frost. Easy to grow in sun-part shade; welldrained, fertile soil; cut back to 1 tall each spring. Mixed borders, attracts butterflies, fragrance, cut flower, informal hedge. Funky Fuchsia Fragrant, vibrant red-pink flower flower spikes June-frost. Guinevere Fragrant, large, black-purple flower spikes June-frost. Miss Molly Good golly! This plant pushes the color spectrum with fragrant, rich dark sangria red flower spikes June Miss Violet Fragrant dark-purple violet flowers June-frost; great size and form. Pink Delight 6 5 Fragrant, huge, rose-pink flower spikes June-frost. A traditional favorite! Royal Red Fragrant red-purple flower spikes June-frost. The best red! White Profusion Fragrant, snow white flower spikes June-frost; vigorous! Wow! TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 23

26 Buddleia Lo and Behold (Butterfly Bush) Blue Chip Jr. 11/2-21/2 11/2-21/2 Very compact shrub with silverfragrant blue flowers June-frost. Less brittle than Blue Chip. Easy to grow in sun-part shade; welldrained, fertile soil; cut back by 1/2 each spring. Fragrance, massing, rock garden, edging, mixed borders, Ice Chip 11/2-21/2 11/2-21/2 Lilac Chip 11/2-21/2 11/2-21/2 Pink Micro Chip 11/2-21/2 11/2-21/2 Pure white fragrant flowers June-frost float above silvergreen foliage. Dwarf with fragrant lavenderpink flower spikes June-frost. Practically sterile, so produces few seeds and needs no deadheading. Small shrub with an abundance of unique, tiny bright blooms that resemble salvia but are sweetly fragrant. The Pugster Series A series of Butterfly Bushes that are characterized by their short and stocky frame, coupled with their large, full sized flowers. *Pugster Amethyst NEW! *Pugster Blue Another dwarf Butterfly push with large light purple blooms, that have orange-yellowish centers. The blue Pugster. Easy to grow in sun-part shade; welldrained, fertile soil; cut back by 1/2 each spring. Fragrance, massing, rock garden, edging, mixed borders, *Pugster Pink The pink Pugster. Callicarpa dichotoma (Beautyberry) 3-4 Early Amethyst 3 Tiny fragrant pink summer flowers; extra early, bright purple fall berries; yellow fall foliage. Sun-part shade; any well-drained soil; avoid excessive fertility. Cut back to 1 tall in spring. Plant more than one for best fruiting. Fabulous fall display, cutting, attracts wildlife; massing. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 24

27 Calycanthus X (Sweetshrub) Aphrodite New shrub with large, very fragrant bright red magnolialike flowers. Blooms in spring, then repeats later in the season. Beautiful glossy green foliage. Easy to grow in sun or shade in any well-drained soil, low maintenance. Intense fragrance! Mixed border. Caryopteris x cladonensis (Blue Mist Shrub) * Beyond Midnight This caryopteris has clusters of rich purple flowers in later summer, with dark green foliage. Full sun; rich, welldrained soil; cut back each spring to 6-8 tall. Fragrance, mixed border, attracts butterflies. Dark Knight Late summer, dark blue flowers bloom over rich blue/green foliage. Petit Bleu 2-21/2 2-21/2 Caryopteris incana (Bluebeard) Sunshine Blue II Late summer, deep blue flowers; fragrant green, glossy foliage; long blooming; extra impressive floral display. One of the hardiest caryopteris yet. Gold leaves all summer and late summer blue flowers. Culture: Full sun; any welldrained Full sun; any welldrained Pollinator, border, foundation. Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush) * Sugar Shack Chaenomeles speciosa (Flowering Quince) Orange Storm Zone 4-10 A native shrub that is smaller than most buttonbush. Unusual fragrant white flowers and excellent glossy foliage all summer. Lovely early spring bloomer with orange camellia-like flowers. Thornless! Fruitless! Full sun to part shade; Wet soils can take standing water Sun-part shade; any well-drained soil; loves dry conditions; tolerates hard pruning right after flowering. Hummingbirds, naturalizing, wet areas Mixed border, hedge, massing, flower arrangements, deer resistant. Pink Storm Scarlet Storm Lovely early spring bloomer with large, double camellia-like pink, pink flowers. Thornless! Fruitless! Lovely early spring bloomer with dark red velvety flowers; some repeat through the summer. Thornless! Fruitless! TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 25

28 Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet) Hummingbird 2 11/2 Zone 3-9 Dwarf with fragrant white flower spikes July-August; yellow fall color. Spreading habit. Easy to grow in sun or shade;any soil (moist soil is best). Easy to grow in sun or shade; Attracts butterflies, fragrance, long bloomer, mixed border, shade garden. Ruby Spice Zone 3-9 Fragrant deep pink flower spikes that keep their color July- August; yellow fall color. Sixteen Candles 2-21/2 2 Sugartina 21/2 21/2 Zone 3-9 Zone 3-9 Superior dense, mounded habit and large, fragrant white flower spikes July-August. Yellow fall color; similar to Hummmingbird but more uniform. New dwarf form with fragrant pure white flowers; holds a tight, dense shape. Cornus alba (Tartarian Dogwood) Elegantissima 6 8 Zone 3-7 White May-June flowers followed by white summer fruit that matures to light blue; cream and green foliage; red twigs; (best color is on new twigs) Sun-part shade; any soil (moist soil is best); cut oldest twigs to the ground each year. Winter show! Massing, wet areas, bank cover; attracts wildlife. Ivory Halo Zone 3-8 A compact selection of elegantissima. Leaf has a green center with white edges; red winter stems. Cornus canadensis (Bunchberry) 3-9 widespreading slowly Zones 2-6 A beautiful ground cover that forms a carpet like mat nice red fall color. Partial to full shade; acidic moist soil prefers a moist cool area. Groundcover around acid loving plants, Native groundcover Cornus sericea (Redosier Dogwood) Arctic Fire Zone 3-8 A compact, green leaved shrub with white spring flowers; white fall fruits and dark red winter twigs. Sun-shade; any soil (moist is best); cut oldest twigs to ground each year in early spring. Winter show, massing, wet areas, attracts wildlife. Corylus avellana contorta (Harry Louders Walking Stick) Wonderful twisted stems, branches and foliage make this shrub a show-stopper! Sun-part shade; organic, well-drained Winter show; specimen. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 26

29 Cotinus coggygria (Smokebush) Golden Spirit A unique variety of smokebush with bright yellow summer leaves. Awesome orange-to red fall color of leaves. Sun; adaptable to any well-drained Looks great if cut back to 1 tall each spring but will not flower as much. Massing, mixed border, accent, train into a small tree. Velvet Cloak This smokebush has purple leaves that turn brilliant reds and oranges in the fall. Upright loos-spreading shape. Easy going plant. Sun; adaptable to any well-drained Looks great if cut back to 1 tall each spring but will not flower as much. Massing, mixed border, accent, train into a small tree. Velveteeny NEW! 4 4 A dwarf smokebush that had deep purple-red foliage. A new dwarf smokebush. Wow!!! Full Sun; adaptable any well-drained soil can take drought conditions once established container, foundation, hedge, fall color * Winecraft Black A semi-dwarf smokebush with dark purple leaves. Vibrant orange fall color. Sun; adaptable to any well-drained Looks great if cut back to 1 tall each spring but will not flower as much. Massing, mixed border, accent, train into a small tree. Cotoneaster apiculatus (Cranberry Cotoneaster) Zone 4-7 A low, wide-spreading shrub with pink spring foliage and red fall berries. Heavy fruiting; fruit is it s best attribute. Prefers moist, welldrained soil but will grow in any soil that is not permanently wet. Sun-shade. Bank cover, foundation, wall where branches can overhang. Cotoneaster adpressus (Creeping Cotoneaster) Tom Thumb 1-11/2 4-6 Zone 4-7 A dense, closely branched, broad-spreading mound with lustrous, dark green leaves. Full sun to shade; any well-drained Foundation, banks, ground cover, trailing over walls. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 27

30 Cytisus scoparius (Scotch Broom) Bunkwoodii H Garnet-red May flower spikes with yellow centers. Full sun; dry, poor infertile soil with excellent drainage; DO NOT over water. Poor soil, massing, shrub border. Lena Orange-red and yellow May flowers; more compact than other brooms. Mme Butterfly Bright yellow-gold May flower spikes with garnet centers. Moonlight This deciduous shrub has soft yellow flowers in early spring. It keeps its green stems all winter long. Deutzia gracilis (Slender Deutzia) Nikko 2 5 Delicate white May flowers, rich green foliage, deep burgundy fall color. Sun-part shade; any good, well-drained Low hedge, massing, edger, ground cover. Yuki Cherry Blossom Spring bloomer with lovely pink bell-like flowers on a low spreading shrub. Beautiful burgundy fall foliage. Yuki Snowflake Extra heavy bloomer with elegant white May flowers; neat mounded habit; green foliage; beautiful burgundy fall color. Sun-part shade; any good, well-drained Low hedge, massing, edger, ground cover. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 28

31 Diervilla (Bush Honeysuckle) Kodiak Orange Zone 5-7 Easy to grow shrub with lime green foliage and glowing orange fall color. Bright yellow flower panicles in early summer. Thrives in sun or shade; any welldrained Difficult sites, shady border. Good for pollinating insects; deer resistant. * Kodiak Red Forsythia x (Hybrid forsythia) Show Off Zone 5-7 Zone 3-8 A new bush honeysuckle with reddish new growth aging to green with red tips. Yellow summer flowers. Excellent red fall color. Compact, rounded shrub with dark green foliage and abundant, large gold flowers in April. A great size! Full sun; any welldrained Full sun; any welldrained Mixed border, low hedge, massing. Show Off Sugar Baby 11/2-21/2 11/2-21/2 Upright but miniature selection with masses of bright yellow spring flowers. Full sun; any welldrained Edging, massing, mixed borders, foundation, rock garden. Fothergilla gardenii (Dwarf fothergilla) 3 3 Fragrant, white, bottle-brush flowers in April; green foliage; beautiful gold and orange fall foliage. Trouble free in sunpart shade; best in rich, acid soil but tolerates any welldrained Shrub border; foundation; massing, rock garden, fall display. Fothergilla major (Large Fothergilla) Blue Shadow Zone: 4-8 This multi-stemmed shrub has fragrant white spring flower spikes. Best known for is orange, reddish yellow fall color. Full sun to shade; acidic, moist welldrained Massing, borders, foundation, Specimen, accent TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 29

32 Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon) Ardens 10 8 Blue-lavender double flowers July-September. Loves hot temperatures; sunpart shade; any soil that is not too wet or too dry. Massing, shrub border, hedge, screen Helene 10 8 Lil Kim Lil Kim Red Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth Hydrangea) Incrediball Zone 3-9 White single flowers with red throat July-September; rarely sets seed. The first dwarf Rose of Sharon! Dainty white flowers have showy red throats and bloom July-Sept. Flowers last 3 days (instead of the typical 1!) A dwarf of the favorite summer bloomer with reddish-pink blooms with a deep rose red center. A NEW and improved Annabelle has beefy stem and massive white blooms. Four times as many flowers as Annabelle! Full sun if soil moisture is abundant, otherwise partial shade; prefers rich, moist soil; prune back hard each spring. Massing, shrub border, hedge, screen, attracts hummingbirds. Massing, low hedge, attracts hummingbirds; mixed border, containers. Massing, low hedge, attracts hummingbirds; mixed border, containers. Shady shrub border, informal seasonal hedge, flowers for drying. Incrediball Blush Zone 3-9 Similar to Incrediball but with lovely pink blooms that age to green as the flower ages. Invincibelle Limetta NEW! *Invincibelle Mini Mauvette 3-3 ½ 3-3 ½ 21/ Zone 3-9 Zone 3-9 An excellent smooth hydrangea with stronger stems than other smooth hydrangeas. Nice white to soft green flowers age to jade green. Excellent for cutting. Continuous summer blooms. A dwarf native hydrangea with deep mauve-violet color. A color never seen on a smooth hydrangea beore. Invincibelle Ruby Zone 3-9 This smooth hydrangea opens in bright reds and light pink. Flowers age to a nice burgundy red. Blooms on new wood. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 30

33 *Invincibelle Wee White Lime Rickey NEW! Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf Hydrangea) Bloomstruck 11/2-21/ Zone 3-9 Zone 3-9 Zone 4-9 A dwarf form of the favorite Annabelle Hydrangea. Pure white blooms put on a magnificent show. Another great new smooth hydrangea, it s stems are sturdier than Annabelle, flowers start out green and age to a rich jade. Long lasting blooms. The newest Endless Summer introduction! Intense rose pink, violet or blue round flowers are held upright by striking redpurple stems. This rebloomer keeps flowering all summer! (ph sensitive) Full sun if soil moisture is abundant, otherwise partial shade; prefers rich, moist soil; prune back hard each spring. Filtered sun-part shade; moist, organic, well-drained Avoid afternoon sun. Water well until established. Shady shrub border, informal seasonal hedge, flowers for drying. Shrub border, massing. Cherry Explosion Cityline Berlin Zoe 4-9 Zoe 4-9 This hardy lacecap hydrangea has reddish pink flowers that bloom on new wood. Large pink summer flowers, with yellowish-white centers. Very attractive. Blooms on Old wood. Filtered sun-part shade; moist, organic, well-drained soil; water well until established. Filtered sun-part shade; moist, organic, well-drained soil; water well until established. Massing, shrub border Massing, shrub border Cityline Rio Cityline Rio has an excellent color of blue to purple, depending on acidity. Not as ph sensitive. Filtered sun-part shade; moist, organic, well-drained soil; water well until established. Massing, shrub border, container Endless Summer Everlasting Revolution The original Endless Summer. Wow! Blooms on new and old wood. Blooms reliably every year. Round, mophead blooms pink or blue. ph sensitive. An excellent repeat blooming hydrangea that will be blue or pink depending on soil acidity. Excellent color combinations that continue to change as the season progresses. A favorite. Filtered sun-part shade; moist, organic, well-drained Avoid afternoon sun. Water well until established. Filtered sun-part shade; moist, organic, well-drained Avoid afternoon sun. Water well until established. Shrub border, massing, specimen. Shrub border, massing, containers. TREES & SHRUBS PAGE 31