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FALSE SPIREA
Ashleaf Falsespirea
(Sorbaria sorbifolia)—Outstanding, large white
flowers in June. Suckers to form colonies over
time. Useful for borders, mass plantings, and
bank covers. Height 6-8’, spread 5-10’.
NEW!—‘Sem’—This
is a more dwarf variety with the added plus of
having more colorful foliage as well. Leaves
emerge reddish-bronze, changing to chartreuse as
the season develops. Bears abundant white
flowers during the summer. Height 3-4’, spread
3-4’.
FILBERT
(Hazelnut)
American Filbert
(Corylus americana)—A large suckering shrub that
can be found growing natively in our area.
Produces an abundant crop of sweet, edible nuts.
Critters love them! Plant two or more for
adequate cross pollination. Height 6-10’, spread
6-10’.
Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick
(Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’)—An unusual,
striking selection of European Filbert with
bizarrely, curled and twisted branches. The
winter effect is absolutely outstanding! Dark
green leaves also are somewhat twisted. Rarely
sets fruit. Named for an early 1900’s Scottish
comedian whose trademark was a crooked walking
stick. Height 6-9’, spread 6-10’.
FORSYTHIA
Fiesta Forsythia
(Forsythia x intermedia ‘Fiesta’)—An exciting,
eye-catching, variegated forsythia! Festive
cream to gold leaves are edged in rich, deep
green and borne on reddish stems. Golden-yellow
spring flowers. Compact, dense shrub. A real
eye-catcher throughout the season! Height 4-6’,
spread 6-8’.
Gold
Cluster Forsythia
(Forsythia x ‘Courtaneur’)— A more medium-sized
selection, ideal for smaller yards. Abundant
light yellow flowers in the spring brighten up
the landscape. Burgundy fall color. Height 4-5’,
spread 4-5’.
Gold Tide Forsythia
(Forsythia x intermedia ‘Courtasol’)—This is a
groundcover type Forsythia introduced from
France. Very compact, ground hugging habit.
Lemon-yellow flowers in the spring. Moss-green
summer foliage. Looks impressive in mass
plantings. Height 11/2-21/2’, spread 3-4’.
Golden Peep Forsythia
(Forsythia x intermedia ‘Courdic’)—A dwarf
selection that looks like a ball of gold in
early spring. This introduction from France has
bright yellow flowers along the entire length of
each stem and much more convenient compact
habit. Height 18-30”, spread 3-4’.
Kumson Forsythia
(Forsythia viridissima var. koreana ‘Kumson’)—An
interesting selection with unusually variegated
foliage. Leaves are dark green and accented with
an attractive network of silvery colored veins.
Bright yellow flowers in the spring and a
wonderfully graceful arching habit, typical of
most Forsythia. Height 4-6’, spread 6-8’.
Lynwood Gold Forsythia
(Forsythia x intermedia ‘Lynwood Gold’)—A heavy
flowering form introduced from Ireland in 1935.
It has been a staple here in America ever since.
Erect branches are loaded with bright yellow
flowers early in the spring. Deep green foliage.
Height 6-8’, spread 8-10’.
Magical Gold Forsythia
(Forsythia x intermedia ‘KolGold’)—An
introduction from Germany with a smaller growth
habit and an intense floral display of bright,
golden-yellow flowers early in the spring. A
real show stopper when in full bloom. Stems can
be cut late in the winter and forced inside for
an early sign of spring. Height 4-5’, spread
4-6’.
Northern
Sun Forsythia
(Forsythia x ‘Northern Sun’)—Reliable
blooms even after bitter winters. An extremely
hardy selection from the Minnesota Landscape
Arboretum. Produces clear yellow flowers early
in the spring. Trained here into a tree form for
use as an accent plant. Height 8-10’. Spread
6-10’
Spring Glory Forsythia
(Forsythia x intermedia ‘Spring Glory’)—A heavy
blooming selection with large, 11/2” wide,
sulfur yellow flowers. Introduced into the trade
in 1942 by Wayside Gardens. Height 6-8’, spread
8-10’.
Sunrise Forsythia
(Forsythia ovata ‘Sunrise’)—An Iowa State
University introduction showing exceptional
winter hardiness, intense flowering and a more
compact growth habit. Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’.
FOTHERGILLA
Dwarf Fothergilla
(Fothergilla gardenii)—Beautiful blue-green
leathery leaves. Flowers are borne early in the
spring, are white and fragrant. Fall color is a
stunning combination of red, orange, and yellow.
A beautiful and unique plant. Plant in light
shade and water through dry weather. Height
3-5’, spread 3-4’.
Large Fothergilla
(Fothergilla major)—A medium-sized shrub that
produces bottlebush-like, honey scented, white
flowers early in the spring. Fall color is a
wonderful combination of reds, oranges, and
yellows. Height 6-8’, spread 5-6’.
‘Mt. Airy’—An excellent dwarf selection with
superior dark green foliage, consistent
yellow-orange-red fall color, exceptional
flowers, and increased vigor. Height 4-6’,
spread 3-5’.
HOLLY
Although most people don’t realize it, Hollies
come in a wide variety of shape and sizes. Some
Hollies have evergreen foliage while some are
deciduous. Some produce red fruits while others
bear fruits that are black. Some have the
foliage that we all tend to think of at
Christmas time while others have small, rounded
leaves like a boxwood. And the one that really
gets people confused, some are male and some
female. That is important to keep in mind
because if fruit production is what you are
after, only the female forms have the ability to
produce fruits, but only if there is an
appropriate male form to serve as a pollinator.
With so much diversity, there really is a holly
for almost every planting situation.
Ebony Magic Holly
(Ilex x ‘Ebony Magic’)—Exceptionally brilliant,
large orange-red fruits that persist into spring
and lustrous, leathery very dark green foliage
make this selection a knock-out. Has a large,
upright pyramidal habit and, of course, is
evergreen. This is a female selection and at
present our best suggestion for a pollinator is
‘Blue Prince’. Height 12-15’, spread 8-10’.
Inkberry
(Ilex glabra)—One of the toughest evergreen
Hollies for our part of the country! Dark green,
lustrous leaves adorn the plant through the
summer and the winter. Will grow in both sun and
shade and is very tolerant of most soil
conditions, including damp sites. Prune heavily
in early spring to maintain a full, dense bush.
‘Nordic’ (‘Chamzin’)—Selected for its compact
habit and cold hardiness, this form makes a
great accent, foundation, or hedge plant. A male
selection. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’.
‘Shamrock’—A slower growing, more compact form.
Leaves are dark green throughout the year. Very
tolerant of heavy pruning. Supposedly a male
selection, but we have frequently seen fruit on
them here so evidentially it doesn’t read the
same books we do. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’.
Japanese Holly
(Ilex crenate)—A small-leaved holly with an
appearance very similar to boxwood. Female forms
produce small black fruits borne under the
foliage. Very tolerant of trimming and shearing.
Plant in protected locations for best success.
Height and spread vary with selection.
‘Jersey Pinnacle’—A dense, compact, upright
grower with wonderful, dark green foliage. Makes
a great accent in the landscape. Does not
produce fruit. Height 6-8’, spread 3-4’.
‘Glory’—A
small, compact, globe form with shiny, dark
green leaves. Shows exceptional winter
hardiness, greater than most other selections.
Height 4-5’, spread 4-6’.
‘Sky Pencil’—A tall, narrow selection introduced
by the U.S. National Arboretum. Dark green,
glossy foliage and a very strict upright habit.
Use as a dramatic accent or as a sculptural
element for the garden. Height 6-8’, spread
2-3’.
Meserve Holly Hybrids
(Ilex x meserve)—This group of hybrids are made
up of forms that were selected for their
increased winter hardiness as well as other
desirable ornamental characteristics. Foliage
has the traditional scalloped edge shape and
fruits are a shiny deep red. Plant in shade to
partial shade. Size and shape will vary by
selection.
‘Berri-Magic China’ (‘Mesdob’ & ‘Mesog’)—There
is really nothing magic about it, and here is
the secret. Each pot has a ‘China Boy’ and a
‘China Girl’ Holly planted in it so you can get
berry production without having to find room to
plant another bush. It’s as easy as that! Height
4-6’, spread 4-6’
‘Berri-Magic Royalty’—Use this selection
when you only have room for one plant. Each pot
contains both a ‘Blue Prince’ and a ‘Blue
Princess’ Holly, satisfying the plant’s
pollination needs while still producing fruit.
Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’.
‘Blue Prince’—The male companion to go
with ‘Blue Princess’. Dark, blue-green foliage.
One of the hardiest forms around. Height 4-5’,
spread 4-5’.
‘Blue Princess’—Dark blue-green foliage
and stems with an abundant production of bright
red fruits. One of our most popular forms. Use
‘Blue Prince’ as a male pollinator. Height 4-5’,
spread 4-5’.
‘Castle Spire’ (‘Heckenfee’)—A compact,
pyramidal form with beautiful, lustrous, dark
green leaves and bright red berries. Use as a
foundation plant or as an accent. Use ‘Castle
Wall’ as a similar looking male pollinator.
Height 5-10’, spread 3-4’.
‘Castle Wall’ (‘Heckenstar’)—A broadly
columnar to pyramidal selection with wonderful
dark green foliage. Use as a foundation plant or
an accent. A male selection, useful as a
pollinator for ‘Castle Spire’ if a similar look
is desired. Height 5-10’, spread 3-4’.
‘China Boy’ (‘Mesdob’) —Excellent cold
hardiness. Bright green foliage color. Male
companion to go with ‘China Girl’. Height 4-6’,
spread 4-6’.
‘China Girl’ (‘Mesog’) —Lustrous, bright
green foliage. More heat tolerant than other
selections. Abundant bright red fruit. Use
‘China Boy’ as a male pollinator. Height 4-6’,
spread 4-6’.
‘Little Rascal’—A compact, dwarf sport of
‘Blue Boy’ Holly. Lustrous, dark green foliage
turns a rich, deep purple in the winter. Leaves
are smaller and growth is much tighter. Great
choice for tight areas. Height 2-3’, spread
2-3’.
‘Red Beauty’ (‘Rutzan’)—This dramatic
selection that combines Meserve Holly (I. x
meserve) and Perny Holly (I. pernyi) to create a
fantastic landscape plant. A narrow, conical
form with dark glossy foliage and bright red
fruits. Use ‘Blue Prince’ as a pollinator.
Height 5-8’, spread 3-4’.
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Winterberry
(Ilex verticillata)—These Hollies lose all of
their leaves in the winter, but retain large
quantities of brightly colored, pea-sized, red
to orange fruits that literally cover the stems
through the winter. As well as being highly
ornamental, the fruits are much sought after by
birds as a winter food source. Plants are much
hardier than evergreen types of Hollies and can
be planted in full sun to light shade. Very
tolerant of heavy soils. As with other Hollies,
both male and female plants must be present for
fruit production. Size varies with selection.
‘Berry Nice’ (‘Spriber’)—The vivid, bright red
fruit display on this form will have your
neighbors green (or red!) with envy! It’s hard
to miss seeing this plant the fruit is so bright
and heavily set. Pollinated by ‘Jim Dandy’.
Height 6-8’, spread 4-5’.
'Jim Dandy’—A male selection also called ‘Dwarf
Male’. A strong pollinator used with early
blooming female forms. Use as a pollinator for
‘Berry Heavy’, ‘Berry Nice’, and ‘Red Sprite’.
Height 4-6’, spread 4-5’.
‘Red Sprite’—Most dwarf of any, with the largest
fruit of all. Bright red fruits are 1/2” and
stay on the plant for months. Pollinated by ‘Jim
Dandy’. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’.
‘Southern Gentleman’––A male selection that is
used for later blooming female forms. Use as a
pollinator for ‘Winter Red’ and ‘Sparkleberry’.
Height 6-8’, spread 4-6’.
‘Winter Red’—An outstanding selection! Dark
green foliage and intense red fruit that holds
its color longer than any other, often until
spring. Pollinated by ‘Southern Gentleman’.
Height 6-8’, spread 4-5’.
HONEYSUCKLE
Arnold Red Honeysuckle
(Lonicera tatarica ‘Arnold Red’)—One of the
darkest red-flowering forms available, made
popular because of its resistance to the Russian
aphid. This fast growing plant is tolerant of a
wide range of growing conditions. Brilliant
display of 1/4” diameter red fruit in the
summer. A popular choice for both large hedges
and screen plantings. Height 6-10’, spread
8-10’.
Fragrant Honeysuckle
(Lonicera fragrantissima)—Also known as Winter
Honeysuckle because of the early nature of its
flowers. This long time favorite has extremely
fragrant, creamy-white flowers in March to
April. The sweet lemony scent of this plant in
bloom is a sure sign that spring is just around
the corner. Fantastic! Height 6-8’, spread 6-8’.
HYDRANGEA
Bigleaf Hydrangea
(Hydrangea macrophylla)—An old-fashioned
favorite, much sought after because of their
unique rich blue flowers, Bigleaf Hydrangea can
add a new dimension to your garden. Large
clusters of flowers adorn the plant in
June-July. Bold, lustrous, dark green foliage
provides an excellent garden texture throughout
the growing season. Flowers come in two forms,
large snowball types and delicate lacecaps.
Flowers range from pink to blue depending on
soil conditions. In more alkaline soils, flowers
will be more pink while it takes acidic soils
and aluminum to produce the famous blue flowers.
You will need to amend your soil with the
appropriate product to produce the desired
results. Plant in a protected, shaded site and
mulch heavily in winter to protect flower buds.
Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’.
‘Blushing Bride’ (‘Bailide’)—This plant
shares the reblooming characteristics of
‘Endless Summer’ but with beautiful, pure white
flowers that mature to blush pink or deep blue
depending on soil acidity. Dark green foliage.
Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’.
‘Endless Summer’ (‘Bailmer’)––This remarkable
selection blooms on both old and new wood,
providing the potential for color until the end
of the season. Remove old flowers to help
stimulate new growth and more blooms. Flowers
are pink in alkaline soils or blue in acidic
soils with sufficient aluminum. Height 3-5’,
spread 3-5’.
‘Lady in Red’—An exciting introduction with
impressive off-season color. Stems and leaf
veins are a contrasting red and fall color is an
outstanding burgundy. Lacecap flowers open white
to pinkish-white turning to burgundy-rose as
they mature depending on the soil. Height
24-30”, spread 2-3’.
‘Light-O-Day’—A beautiful variegated form
that is reported to have more reliable blooms.
Flowers are blue to pink lacecaps, but the plant
is worth growing for the foliage effect alone.
Flowers will be blue in acidic soils, pink in
alkaline soils. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’.
'Mini
Penny’—This more compact version of ‘Penny
Mac’ has also been called ‘Half-a-Penny’. A
heavy bloomer with reliable flowers and repeat
blooming tendencies. Flowers are pink in
alkaline soils or blue in acidic soils with
sufficient aluminum. Height 18-24”, spread 2-3’.
‘Penny Mac’—This selection has the ability
to produce flowers off of both old and new wood
allowing for both spring blooms and then repeat
flowers through the summer and into the fall.
Flowers are pink in alkaline soils or blue in
acidic soils with sufficient aluminum. Height
2-3’, spread 3-4’.
NEW!—‘Twist-N-Shout’
(‘PIIHM-I’)—A cross between ‘Penny Mac’ and
‘Lady in Red’ that combines the best of both
parents. This reblooming lacecap has pink to
periwinkle-blue flowers on both old and new
wood. Blooms are pink in alkaline soils or blue
in acidic soils with sufficient aluminum. Height
3-5’, spread 3-5’.
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Oakleaf Hydrangea
(Hydrangea quercifolia)—Foliage, flowers and
fall color all combine on this shrub to provide
a fantastic display in the garden. Large,
leathery, dark green, oak-shaped leaves develop
spectacular fall colors ranging from wine-red to
purple to deep, rich burgundy. Blooms go through
a wonderful color transformation from white to
purplish-pink to creamy-bronze. Height 5-8’,
spread 6-8’.
‘Alice’––Extremely large (10-14”) white blooms
age to a deep rosy-pink. Dark green foliage
becomes a beautiful burgundy-red in the fall.
Very vigorous, hardy selection. Height 6-10’,
spread 6-10’.
‘Little Honey’—This form was discovered as
a branch sport off of ‘Pee Wee’. Foliage emerges
golden-yellow then changes to chartreuse as the
season progresses. White flowers and bright red
fall color. This is also a small, compact
selection. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’.
‘Pee Wee’—A great little Oakleaf Hydrangea! This
remarkable selection has 4-5” long white floral
clusters in early to mid summer and fantastic
wine-red fall color. An excellent form for the
small garden or where space is limited. Height
2-3’, spread 2-3’.
‘Sikes Dwarf’––All the fantastic attributes of Oakleaf Hydrangea but in a smaller package!
Showy white flowers late in the spring,
attractive summer foliage and impressive
red-purple fall color. Great for smaller yards.
Height 3-4’, spread 4-5’.
‘Snow Queen’––A more sun tolerant selection that
develops a deep red-bronze fall color. Larger,
fuller flowers are held more upright. A more
compact grower. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’.
‘Snowflake’––A double flowering selection with
very large blooms, up to 12 to 15” long.
Brilliant crimson fall color. Best in light
shade. A beautiful selection. Height 6-8’,
spread 6-8’.
Panicle Hydrangea
(Hydrangea paniculata)—An excellent shrub for
late summer color in the garden, and
unfortunately often overlooked as a valuable
landscape addition. Produces extremely large
panicles of white flowers late in the summer
that often progress through a wonderful color
change into fall. Unlike most other hydrangeas,
this species actually does best in full sun, but
will tolerate some light shade and still bloom
respectably. For best appearances though, water
through dry stretches of weather. Can be heavily
pruned to control size in the spring without
interrupting flower production. Height 6-8’,
spread 6-8’.
‘Angel’s Blush’ (‘Ruby’)—Showy white 10” blooms
gradually take on a carmine-pink tint and
eventually finish a rich rosy-red.
‘Limelight’—
An interesting introduction with bright
lime-green flowers. Actually a lot more
attractive than it sounds, this selection could
be used to add some interesting color to the
late summer landscape. Height 6-8’, spread 6-8’.
‘Little Lamb’—A compact selection with the
smaller, more delicate appearing flowers. Still
outstanding in bloom and destine to become one
of the best.
‘Pinky Winky’ (‘DVPpinky’)—A fun name for a fun
plant. A seedling selection of ‘Pink Diamond’
that produces larger flowers on stouter stems.
Similar to its parent, its flowers have the
ability to age to pink after a long display of
pure white. Height 6-8’, spread 6-8’.
‘Quick Fire’ (‘Bulk’)—This is much earlier
flowering selection is reported to often bloom
more than a month before other varieties. White
flowers emerge in the spring and tend to age to
a rich deep pink, all before other selections
have started to bloom.
‘Tardiva’––Snowy white flowers appear later in
the season than other Panicle Hydrangeas, often
extending the floral display into October. The
blooms go through a wonderful progression of
color from snowy white to shell pink to a deep
rich pink.
‘The Swan’ (‘Barbara’)—An interesting
introduction from Belgium. Individual flowers
are pure white and can get as big as the palm of
your hand! Great for late summer interest.
‘Unique’—A beautiful selection with impressive
large, pure-white flowers that may reach up to
16” long by 10” wide! A vigorous grower that is
sure to grace your yard with an impressive
display season after season.
Smooth Hydrangea
(Hydrangea arborescens)—One of the easiest to
grow species. Reliably produces masses of large
white flowers every spring. Provide afternoon
shade and water through dry weather. Very easy
to grow. Height 3-5’, spread 4-5’.
‘Annabelle’—This popular, old variety is the
dominant form found in cultivation. Produces
large, white, rounded clusters of flowers in
June-July that can reach up to a foot across. A
heavy bloomer that does great in shady places.
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