Shrub + Tree Portfolio. Sneak Peek. California Spring Trials 2016

Shrub + Tree Portfolio Sneak Peek California Spring Trials 2016 Berberis Orange Rocket

Summary - Shrub Portfolio # Genus Program Collection Plant Name New License Request 1 Abelia ICON Kaleidoscope 2 Abelia Radiance *NEW* 3 Berberis Fireball *NEW* 4 Berberis ICON Orange Rocket 5 Cotinus ICON Golden Spirit 6 Daphne ICON Eternal Fragrance 7 Leucothoe Curly Red 8 Physocarpus Lady in Red 9 Pieris Katsura 10 Thuja HIGHLIGHTS Janed Gold Shrub Trials - Sneak Peeks # Genus Program Collection Plant Name New License Request 1 Leucadendron LN2 2 Spirea WALBERTON Plumtastic 3 Weigela HILLIER Mango 4 Weigela HILLIER Oriental Pearl Summary - Tree Portfolio # Genus Collection Plant Name New License Request 1 Cercis ICON Merlot 2 Cercis ICON Ruby Fall PlantHaven International, Inc. Licensing and additional information: new.plants@planthaven.com www.planthaven.com Berberis Orange Rocket

Colorful stable variegated year round foliage. Attractive flowers. Great year round sales potential. Abelia Kaleidoscope Abelia x grandiflora Protection Status: US Plant Patent 16,988. Zone 6. (-10 F or -23 C). Light pink buds opening to pure white tubular flowers, which persist into fall. Summer-fall. (Long Blooming Season) Variegated foliage. Bright yellow & green in spring, gradually changing to golden yellow & green in the summer. Fall foliage is a combination of golden yellow bright oranges and fiery reds. Habit: Compact tight rounded habit. 2 x 3. Softwood cuttings. License required for propagation. Best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Additional Comments: Heat & drought tolerant once established. High fertility increase foliage retention in the winter. Sport of A. Little Richard. Pots & containers, garden border, modern mass landscape plantings. 1 Gallon: 6-12 months 3 Gallon: 12-18 months Comparison: A. Little Richard Key Differences: Kaleidoscope variegated foliage vs. green foliage. Kaleidoscope excellent fall color vs. average fall color. Kaleidoscope compact rounded habit vs. average habit.

Tight compact habit. Colorful bi-colored variegated foliage. Excellent year round volume sales potential. Abelia Radiance Abelia x grandiflora Protection Status: US Plant Patent 21,929. Zone 6. (-10 F or -23 C). Fragrant white tubular flowers from mid summer-fall. Summer-fall. (Long Blooming Season) Variegated foliage. New foliage is medium green with creamy yellow margins, aging to silverygreen with cream white margins. Stem color is vivid crimson. Habit: Tight compact habit, 3 x 5 at maturity. Softwood cuttings. License required for propagation. Best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Additional Comments: Heat & drought tolerant once established. High fertility increase foliage retention in the winter. Sport of A. Kaleidoscope PP 16,988 Low accent plant, mass landscape plantings or as a container plant. 1 Quart: 3-4 months 1 Gallon: 6-12 months Comparison: A. Kaleidoscope Key Differences: Radiance creamy white, yellow & green foliage vs. golden-yellow & green foliage. PP 16,988 Radiance creamy white & silvery-green fall color vs. golden-yellow, red & green. Radiance tighter, more compact mounding habit vs. compact mounded habit.

Berberis Fireball Vibrant fiery red foliage. Tight compact rounded habit. A real eye-catcher in the landscape. Protection Status: Habit: Additional Comments: Berberis thunbergii US Plant Patent 21,100. (Export prohibited to Canada.) USDA Zone 4. (-20 F or -28 C). Foliage selection. To date, no flowers have been observed. N/A. Vibrant fiery red foliage. Tight compact rounded habit. 1-2 x 1-2 in 5 years (Ultimately 2 x 2 untrimmed). Semi ripe softwood cuttings. License required for propagation. Best in full sun to light shade in well draining soil. Trim hard back at an early age to encourage strong basal branching. Passed - USDA Cereal Rust Disease Trials in Minnesota. Added to Federal Register of approved varieties. Container specimens, garden specimen, landscape plantings. 1 Gallon: 12 months 2 Gallon: 24 months Comparison: B. Bonanza Gold Key Differences: Fireball fiery red foliage vs. lemon yellow foliage. = Bogozam PP 8,215 Fireball vigorous grower vs. average grower. Fireball compact habit vs. compact habit.

Berberis Orange Rocket Vibrant coral-orange foliage. Unique tight columnar habit. Easy care, drought tolerant once established. Berberis thunbergii Protection Status: US Plant Patent 18,411. (Export prohibited to Canada.) USDA Zone 4. (-20 F or -28 C). Foliage selection. To date, no flowers have been observed. N/A. Vibrant coral-orange new foliage aging to mid green. Best foliage color when grown in full sun. Habit: Unique tight columnar habit. 51 x 16. Semi ripe softwood cuttings. License required for propagation. Best in full sun to light shade in well drained soil. Trim hard back at an early age to encourage strong basal branching. Additional Comments: Passed - USDA Cereal Rust Disease Trials in Minnesota. Added to Federal Register of approved varieties. Container specimens, garden specimen, landscape plantings. 1 Gallon: 12 months 2 Gallon: 24 months Comparison: B. SUNJOY Gold Pillar Key Differences: Orange Rocket tight columnar habit vs. more spreading. = Maria' PP 18,082 Orange Rocket coral foliage vs. chartreuse foliage. Orange Rocket vigorous grower vs. average grower.

Cotinus Golden Spirit = Ancot Colorful golden yellow spring foliage. Excellent fall color. Great year round sales potential. Cotinus x coggygria Protection Status: US Plant Patent 13,082. Zone 4. (-30 F or -34 C). Light pink buds opening to pure white tubular flowers, which persist into fall. Summer-fall. (Long Blooming Season) Deciduous foliage. Fresh chartreuse to golden yellow spring foliage. Fall foliage is a flame of coral, orange and red tones. Habit: Rounded medium-large shrub. 8 x 6 at maturity. Cuttings & tissue culture. License required for propagation. Best grown in well-drained soil in full sun part shade. Best foliage color in full sun Additional Comments: Can be pruned to the ground each spring to encourage new strong stems & larger foliage. Pots & containers, garden border, modern mass landscape plantings. 1 Gallon: 12 months 3 Gallon: 12-18 months Comparison: C. Palace Purple Key Differences: Golden Spirit golden foliage vs. purple foliage. Golden Spirit strong fall color vs. medium fall color. Golden Spirit rounded habit vs. rounded habit.

Daphne Eternal Fragrance = Blafra Intensely scented blooms with unique re-blooming characteristics. Excellent tight, rounded, compact habit 2 x 2 in 4 years. Year round marketing opportunities. Daphne x transatlantica Protection Status: US Plant Patent 18,361. USDA Zone 5. (-20 F or -28 C). Profusions of tight heads of soft pink buds opening to pure white intensely scented blooms. Early spring followed by constant succession from summer to fall. Semi-evergreen, mid-green foliage. Habit: Excellent tight, rounded, compact habit 2 x 2 in 4 years. (Ultimately 3 x 3 ). Semi ripe basal cuttings / Tissue Culture. License required for propagation. Best in full sun in acid or alkaline soil with good drainage. Additional Comments: Drought tolerant once established. Test result show great heat and humidity tolerance. Tolerant of pruning, best done after the spring flush of bloom, so very little flower is lost. Containers, garden specimen, mass landscape planting & low informal hedge 1 Gallon: 12 months 2 Gallon: 24 months Closest Variety: D. Summer Ice Key Differences: Eternal Fragrance fresh green foliage vs. variegated foliage. Eternal Fragrance tight rounded habit vs. average-open habit. Eternal Fragrance profusions of blooms vs. medium bloom number.

Leucothoe Curly Red Highly colorful and glossy curled foliage. Beautiful spring flush as well as nice red winter color. Year round marketing opportunities. Leucothoe axillaris Protection Status: US Plant Patent 17,666. USDA Zone 7. (5 F or -15 C). Possible zone 6. Foliage selection. Small white blooms in spring. Leathery and glossy burgundy red new growth matures to a dark green. Habit: Excellent compact and dense growth habit. 16 H x 18. Semi-hardwood cuttings. License required for propagation. Prefers moist, acid, well-drained soil in partial shade. Can grow in full sun if kept moist. Additional Comments: Requires little to no pruning. Or, does lend itself to topiary culture. Container specimens, garden specimen, landscape plantings, hedging. Ideal for small spaces. 1 Gallon: 12-18 months 2 Gallon: 24-36 months Comparison: L. Rainbow Key Differences: Curly Red glossy curled foliage vs. variegated foliage. Curly Red tight compact upright habit vs. open weeping habit. Curly Red bright red winter color vs. light pink winter color.

Unique coral-red toned foliage. Pink blushed blooms. Spring & summer promotional opportunities. Physocarpus Lady in Red = Tuilad Physocarpus opulifolius Protection Status: US Plant Patent 18,660. USDA Zone 2. (-50 F or -46 C). Clusters of charming pink blushed blooms. Spring-early summer. Deciduous, glossy coral to red toned foliage. Habit: Tightly branched rounded habit. 6 x 4. Tip Cuttings / Semi-hardwood cuttings. License required for propagation. Best grown in full sun to part shade in fertile well drained soils. Additional Comments: Drought tolerant once established. Attracts hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Sport from Diablo Monlo. Garden specimen, hedging, landscape plantings. 1 Gallon: 12 months 2 Gallon: 12-18 months Comparison: P. DIABLO Key Differences: Lady in Red coral-red foliage vs. purple-black foliage. 'Monlo'. PP11,211. Lady in Red pink blushed blooms vs. white blooms. Lady in Red great impulse sales vs. average.

Pieris Katsura Unique burgundy red foliage flushing continuously throughout the season. Racemes of pink to rose red blooms. Multiple uses & promotional opportunities. Pieris japonica Protection Status: US Plant Patent 15,452. USDA Zone 6. (-10 F or -23 C). Racemes of bell shaped pink to rose red blooms. Early spring. Burgundy red new foliage flushing continuously throughout the season turning dark green with age. Habit: Compact mounding habit 3 x 3 in 5 years (Ultimately 6 x 6 untrimmed). Semi ripe Softwood cuttings / Tissue Culture. License required for propagation. Best in semi shade in a slightly acidic soil. Additional Comments: Drought tolerant once established. Test result show great heat and humidity tolerance. Containers, garden specimen, mass landscape planting. 1 Gallon: 12 months 2 Gallon: 24 months Comparison: P. Mountain Fire Key Differences: Katsura pink to red blooms vs. white blooms. Katsura burgundy red foliage vs. vivid red new foliage. Katsura foliage flushing through the season vs. spring flush.

HIGHLIGHTS Thuja Janed Gold Bright yellow-gold foliage, year round. Tight compact pyramidal habit. Excellent for hedging. Thuja occidentalis Protection Status: US Plant Patent 21,967. USDA Zone 5-8. (-20 F or -28 C). Foliage selection. N/A. Evergreen aromatic, bright yellow-gold foliage, year round. Habit: Tight upright pyrimidal habit becoming conical with maturity. 8 x 4 in 10 years. (Ultimately 20 x 5 untrimmed). Mature winter cuttings. License required for propagation. Best grown in full sun in moist well drained soils. Additional Comments: Dislikes dry conditions this may lead to foliage burn. Color holds well in winter temperatures. Sport from industry mainstay Thuja Emerald Green = Smaragd. Container specimens, garden specimen, landscape plantings and hedging. 1 Gallon: 12 months 2 Gallon: 12-18 months Comparison: T. Emerald Green Key Differences: Janed Gold golden foliage vs. mid green foliage. = Smaragd Janed Gold tight pyramidal habit vs. tight pyramidal habit. Janed Gold hold color well in winter vs. holders color well in winter.

Shrub Trials Sneak Peeks HILLIER Weigela Oriental Pearl Orange Rocket

Bred for compact, super tight internodes. Great compact habit, ideal for pot and container. Very colorful, seasonally changing foliage. Leucadendron LN2 Leucadendron hybrid Protection Status: Rights Asserted USDA Zone 9. (20 F or -6 C). Foliage selection. Foliage color intensifying midwinter-spring. Bold fire red stems, carry attractive small leaves, flushed with unique plum tones. Color changing throughout the season, foliage colors from midwinter to give the fullest deepest plum tones by early spring. Color last long into the season. Habit: Great compact, bushy, growth habit. Estimated 3 x 2. Semi-hardwood cuttings. License required for propagation. Prefers humus rich, acid, well-drained medium, low in phosphorus. Deepest foliage color achieved when grown in open full sun location. Additional Comments: Requires little to no pruning. Long vase life. Container specimens, garden specimen, landscape plantings, hedging. Ideal for small spaces. 1 Gallon: 12-18 months 2 Gallon: 24-36 months Comparison: L. Safari Sunset Key Differences: Ln2 tight compact habit vs. medium to large habit. Ln2 tight internodes vs. medium to larger internodes. Ln2 unique seasonally changing foliage vs. green foliage with red flush.

WALBERTON Spiraea Plumtastic = Walplum Rich purple new foliage, flushing throughout the season. Clusters of bright cerise blooms. Tidy compact habit. Spiraea japonica Protection Status: Rights Asserted. USDA Zone 3. (-40 F or -40 C). Clusters of bright cerise blooms. Bloom Period: Summer fall. Rich purple new foliage, flushing throughout the season maturing to dark green tones. Habit: Tidy compact rounded habit. 16 x 16. Softwood Tip Cuttings. License required for propagation. Full sun, in rich moist well-drained medium. Additional Comments: Drought tolerant once established. Attracts bees and butterflies. Compact habit minimal trimming required. Ideal for pot culture. Containers, borders, mass landscape planting. 1 Gallon: 6-12 months 2 Gallon: 12-18 months Comparison: W. Magic Carpet Key Differences: Plumtastic rich purple new foliage vs. orange red new foliage. = Walbuma PP9,363 Plumtastic green mature foliage vs. golden yellow mature foliage. Plumtastic cerise flower vs. pink flower.

HILLIER Weigela Mango Unique warm yellow blooms with rich orange throats. Unique compact habit. Flowering for 8 weeks: May- June. Weigela middendorffiana Protection Status: Rights Asserted. Estimated USDA Zone 5. (-20 F or -28 C). Unique warm yellow colored blooms with rich elegant orange colored throats. Bloom Period: Dripping with blooms from 8 weeks: May - June. Lush spring green foliage. Habit: Tight compact rounded habit. 2 x 2. Softwood Cuttings. License required for propagation. Best in full sun in rich moist well-drained conditions. Additional Comments: Trim when young to encourage strong basal branching. Containers, borders, mass landscape planting. 1 Gallon: 6-12 months. 2 Gallons: 12-18 months. Comparison: W. middendorffiana Key Differences: HILLIER Mango rich orange throat vs. paler throat. HILLIER Mango unique compact habit vs. variable habit. HILLIER Mango 8 week flowering period vs. variable flowering.

HILLIER Weigela Oriental Pearl Not solely terminal flowering, flowering down the complete length of the stem. Flower clusters pearl white blushing pink. Freely flowering from a young age. Weigela coraeaensis Protection Status: Rights Asserted. USDA Zone 7. (0 F or -20 C). Testing in Zone 5. (20 F or -28 C). Flower clusters pearly white blushing pink. Not solely terminal flowering like some Weigela, flowering down the complete length of the stem. Bloom Period: Dripping with blooms from 8 weeks: May - June. Re-flowering in late summer. Small high glossy deep green foliage. Habit: Tight compact rounded habit. 5 x 3. Softwood Cuttings. License required for propagation. Best in full sun in rich moist well-drained conditions. Additional Comments: Trim when young to encourage strong basal branching. Garden specimen, borders, mass landscape planting. 1 Gallon: 3-6 months. 2 Gallons: 12-18 months. Comparison: W. coraeaensis Key Differences: HILLIER Oriental Pearl pearl white flowers blushing pink vs. variable. HILLIER Oriental Pearl free flowering at early age vs. variable. HILLIER Oriental Pearl small high gloss foliage vs. variable.

Tree Portfolio Sneak Peek California Spring Trials 2016 Cercis Ruby Falls

Cercis Merlot Excellent heat & drought tolerance. (The C. texensis factor). Outstanding glossy dark purple foliage. Tight dense habit making this the perfect tree for small yards. Cercis canadensis [Texensis group]. Protection Status: US Plant Patent 22,297. USDA Zone 6. (-10 F or -23 C). Flowers: Reddish-purple flowers borne on bare stems in early spring. Flowering Time: Early spring. Deciduous, large rounded glossy dark purple foliage. Habit: Semi-upright vase shaped habit. 12 x 15. The perfect tree for small yards. Budding /grafting & tissue culture. License required for propagation. Best grown in full sun in well drained soils. Additional Comments: Drought tolerant once established. Lightly prune as required. Garden specimen, landscape plantings, street tree. 5 Gallon: 24 months 15 Gallon: 36 months Comparison: C. 'Forest Pansy' Key Differences: Merlot heat & drought tolerant vs. cool conditions preferred. Merlot dense, semi-upright habit vs. spreading habit. Merlot glossy foliage vs. matte foliage.

Cercis Ruby Falls Unique weeping habit. Large heart shaped purple foliage. Attractive reddish-purple flowers. Cercis canadensis Protection Status: US Plant Patent 22,097. USDA Zone 5b. (-15 F or -26 C). Flowers: Intermediate reddish-purple flowers borne on bare stems in early spring. Profuse flowering and low pod set. Flowering Time: Early spring. Deciduous, large heart shaped deep purple foliage. Habit: Elegant weeping habit. 6 H x 4 W. The perfect weeping tree for small yards. Budding /grafting & tissue culture. License required for propagation. Best grown in full sun in well drained soils. Additional Comments: First weeping purple redbud developed. Minimal pruning needed. Garden specimen, landscape plantings. 5 Gallon: 24 months 15 Gallon: 36 months Comparison: C. Lavender Twist Key Differences: Ruby Falls purple foliage vs. green foliage. = Covey PP10,328 Ruby Falls vigorous growth habit vs. average. Ruby Falls extended season of interest vs. average.