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Flowering & Evergreen Shrubs

 

Flowering     Evergreen    Rose

 

Deciduous shrubs lose their leaves in the winter.  Broadleaf shrubs keep their leaves in the winter.

 

Acer ginnala ‘Bailey Compact’

Bailey Compact Amur Maple

Compact with fragrant flowers and terrific fall color.  Height 7-9’ and Spread 7-8’.

Sun or part-shade

5G                3

 

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Regent’

Regent Saskatoon Serviceberry

Large white flowers with dark purple to black fruit.

Height 4-6’ and Spread 4-8’.   Mounded form.

5G               

 

Amelanchier Canadensis ‘Glennform’

Rainbow Pillar Serviceberry

White flowers in Spring with brilliant red fall color.  Strong upright habit.  Height up to 20’ and Spread 8-10’.

5G               

 

Aronia melancarpa ‘Autumn Magic’

Autumn Magic Black Chokeberry

Glossy dark green foliage turn red to purple in fall.

Upright habit with white flowers followed with clusters of large, purple-black fruit.

5 Gallon         

 

Azalea Northern Lights Series - very winter hardy

Vigorous, upright grower, mildew resistant.

‘Rosy Lights’

‘Northern Hi-Lights

Mandarin Lights

‘Lemon Lights’ Beautiful semi-evergreen shrubs

3 Gallon         

 

 

Berberis thun.  ‘Crimson Pygmy’

Crimson Pygmy Barberry

Dwarf 2’ tall; spread 2-3’  Low, compact habit.  Foliage is bright red/purple.  Needs full sun to develop best color.  Does best in full sun to pt. shade.

3 Gallon         

 

Berbis ‘Bailsel’

Golden Carousel Barberry

Gloden yellow leaves on upright form. Light shade does well to protect leaves.

Height 4-5’ and spread 3-4’.

2G               

 

Buddleia: ‘White Profusion & Pink Delight,

Empire Blue’

Butterfly Bush

Butterflies are attracted to this exquisite shrub.  The arching canes produce flowers July-September.  Can grow to 4’.  Grows best in full sun to partial shade.

3 Gallon         

 

Caryopteris ‘Dark Knight

Blue Mist Shrub

A 2’ mounded shrub with deep blue-purple flowers in late summer, fragrant.

3 Gallon         

 

Caryopteris incana ‘Jason’

Sunshine Blue Bluebeard

Amethyst blue blossoms backed by sunny, yellow foliage.  Late bloomer, full sun.

Height and Spread 3’.

1G               

 

Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’

Ruby Spice Summersweet

Upright shrub 3-6’ Ht., 3’4’ spread.  Rose color flowers, will flower well in shady locations.  Yellow fall color.  Adds late summer color to landscape.  Sun – part shade.

4 Gallon         

 

Clethra ‘Hummingbird’

Hummingbird Clethra

Rounded, compact selection with glossy, green foliage and fragrant white flowers in midsummer.

Height 3’ & spread 4’

4 Gallon         

 

Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’

Variegated Dogwood

Rounded shrub w/showy green + white variegated leaves.  Red stems are attractive against the snow, grows 6-10’ tall, 5-8’ spread.  Best in full sun to pt. shade.  Shady locations.

5 Gallon         

 

Cornus’Isanti’      

Red Twig Dogwood

Ht. 5-6’, spread 8-10’.  Compact, spreading, w/dark red winter branches.  Fall color is red/purple.  Full sun – part shade

5 Gallon         

 

Cornus alba ‘Allemans Compact’

Allemans Compact Dogwood

Compact with tight branching, red stems and white flowers

4-6’ Height and Wide

5 Gallon         

 

Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’

Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick-Hazel

Noted for its contorted, twisted growth.  Height 6-8’ and spread 4-6’. 

5G               

 

Cotinus cog‘Velvet Cloak’

Velvet Cloak Smokebush

Upright, spreading shrub with dark purple leaves throughout summer.  Fall color can be spectacular reddish purple.

Height 10’

5 Gallon         

 

Cotoneaster x ‘Hessei’

Hessei Cotoneaster

Small, lustrous dark green leaves give a finer textured effect, good as mass planting or accent plant. Height 3’ and spread 6’.

5 Gallon                 

 

Cotoneaster adpressus ‘Tom Thumb’       

Tom Thumb Creeping Cotoneaster

Shiny miniature leaves with stunning red fall color.  Prefers dry soil and full sun.  Great in a rock garden.  Height 8”-1’ and Spread 4-6’.

1G     

 

Diervilla lonicera

Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle

Small yellow flowers in late spring or early summer.  Red fall foliage. 

Height 4’ and Spread 3-4’.

2G     

 

Euonymus alatus compactus

Burning Bush

Deep red fall color.  Gray green foliage with corky, winged bark.  Full sun to partial shade.  Height 8’ and spread 6’.

5 Gallon       

3’              

 

Euonymus fort. ‘Emerald Gaiety’

Emerald Gaiety Euonymus

Spreading evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage.  Often produces orange fruit.  Branches will root where they touch soil.  Full sun to shade.

3 Gallon        

5 Gallon       

 

Euonymus fort. ‘Emerald ‘N Gold’

Emerald ‘N Gold Euonymus

Glossy green foliage with gold margins. Low mounding shrub Full sun to full shade.

24”-5” tall, 26”-10’ spread, Semi-evergreen

3 Gallon         

5 Gallon         

 

Forsythia ‘Northern Gold’

Northern Gold Forsythia

Upright form with Gray-yellow branches and golden yellow flowers. 

Height 6-8’ and Spread 5-7’.

5G               

 

Fothergilla gardenii

Dwarf Fothergilla

Fragrant white flowers on terminal spikes 1” in diameter and 2” long.  Brilliant yellow-orange to scarlet fall color.

Height and spread 4’.

5 Gallon         

 

Hamamelis vernalis

Vernal Witch Hazel

Small ribbon-like yellow or slightly red, fragrant flowers open in early spring and close when temperature is low. Sun or Shade.

Height and Spread 10’.

3G              

 

Hydrangea ‘Annabelle’

Annabelle Hydrangea

Large white flowers, tolerates partial shade.

Height 4’ with a 5’ spread.

1 Gallon         

3G     

BA

5 Gallon     

 

Hydrangea ‘Endless Summer

3-5’ tall and spread

Blooms all summer long

3 Gallon     

5 Gallon       

 

Hydrangea Endless Summer ‘Blushing Bride’

Blushing Bride Hydrangea

Fast rebloomer with pure white blooms.  Height and Spread 3-6’. 

2 Gallon      

 

Hydrangea First Editions ‘Light-O-Day’

Light-O-Day Hydrangea

2G         

 

Hydrangea p. ‘Limelight’

Limelight Hydrangea

Bright lime-green flowers bloom in late summer. In fall, blooms display shades of  pink, burgundy and green.  Sun or Part Shade.

Height 6-8’ and Spread 5-7’.

5G               

 

Hydrangea p. 'Pinky Winky'

Pinky Winky Hydrangea

14" pink blooms with 7petals each, giving fuller look.   Height and Spread 6-8'.

2G     

 

Hypericum kalmianum

Kalm St. Johnswort

Bluish foliage with golden yellow flowers in mid-summer, tolerates light shade.

Grows to 4’.

3 Gallon      

 

Itea virginica ‘Little Henry’

Sweetspire

Excellent red color with fragrant white flowers in June.  Grows well in partial shade and full sun. 

3 Gallon        

 

Kerria j. ‘Pleniflora’

Double Flowering Japanese Kerria

Bushy plant with bright green stems, especially attractive in winter.  Golden yellow, double ball shaped flowers bloom in April and May.  Shade or Sun.

Height 4-5’ and spread 6-9’.

2G               

 

Linder benzoin

Spicebush

Early spring flowers are green-yellow with yellow fall foliage.  Likes most-shady sites.

Height and spread 6-12’.

2G             

 

Lonicera ‘Honeyrose

Honeyrose Honeysuckle

Deep rosy-red flowers on an upright, rounded shrub of up to 10’ with a spread of 8-10’.  Deep blue-green foliage.

2G             

 

Lonicera xylosteum ‘Emerald Mound’

Emerald Mound Honeysuckle

One of earliest shrubs to leaf out in spring.  Yellow-white flowers. Dark red berries in Fall.

Height 2-3’ and Spread 4-6’.

1G     

 

 

 

 

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Goldfinger’

Goldfinger Potentilla

One of the largest potentillas, growing 3 1/2’.  Produces lg. yellow flowers during summer months.  Noted for hardiness and vigorous growth.  Best in full sun to partial shade.

5 Gallon        

 

Potentilla ‘McKay’s White’

McKay’s White Potentilla

Ferny med. green foliage, produces creamy white buttercup like flowers during summer months.  Hardy and disease resistant.  Grows 4’.  Full sun.

5 Gallon        

 

Potentilla ‘UMan’

Mango Tango Potentilla

Striking bi-color flowers that display shades of orange and red with a base color of deep yellow.

Full Sun.  Height and Spread 2’.

1G     

 

Potentilla ‘Pink Beauty’

Pink Beauty Potentilla

Clear pink flowers and bright green foliage that is busy and full. Color will fade when extremely hot.

Height and Spread 2’.

1G     

 

Prunus cistena

Purple leaf plum

Can grow to 7-10’ tall.  Stunning reddish purple foliage throughout the spring, summer and fall.

5 Gallon    

 

Prunus triloba

Double Flowering Plum

Hardy, vigorous large shrub or tree with double pink flowers in April and May.

Height and Spread 10-12’.

3G            

 

Rhododendron ‘P. J. M. Aglo’

Pink P. J. M. Rhododendron

Similar to above P. J. M. except peach pink flowers bloom a little later than the P.J.M.

3 Gallon    

 

Rhus aromatica ‘Grow-Low’

Gro-Low Sumac

Low growing habit makes this plant ideal for mass plantings and dry banks to hold soil in place. Orange-scarlet fall color.  Height 2’ and Spread 8’. Part-Shade-Full Sun.

3 Gallon    

 

Rhus 'Baitiger'

First Editions Tiger Eyes Cutleaf Sumac

Golden leaves contrast with  rosy-pink stems. Good fall color.  Height and Spread 6'.

5G     

 

Rhus ‘Morton’

Prairie Flame Sumac

Great for embankment stabilization.  Brilliant red fall color.  Yellow flowers.  Part-Sahde to Full Sun.  Height and Spread 4-6’.

5 Gallon  

 

Salix integra ‘Hakura Nishiki’

Nishiki Willow

Lovely small shrub with pink stems and buds that open to dappled green, pink and white foliage. Part Shade.  Height and Spread 4-6’ or larger.

5G          

 

Salix p. ‘Nana’

Dwarf Blue Leaf Artic Willow

Attractive hedge, twigs purplish in Winter.  Very hardy.  Height 3-4’ and Spread 3-6’.

2G          

 

Spirea b. ‘Tor’

Top Birchleaf Spirea

Compact mound of dark gray-green birch like leaves with tiny white flowers in late spring. Fall foliage turn purple-green.  Height and Spread 2-3’

1G    

 

Spirea x bumalda ‘Goldflame’

Goldflame Spirea

Dwarf deciduous shrub producing golden spring foliage that turns green in summer, then orange-red in fall. Light red flowers appear in mid summer.  Grows 24-30”.  Full sun to partial shade.

5 Gallon   

 

Spirea japonica ‘Goldmound’

Goldmound Spirea

Bushy mound shaped plant with creamy yellow foliage all season.  Produces pink flowers in June-July.  Grows 18-24” 

2 Gallon  

5 Gallon   

 

Spirea japonica ‘Little Princess’

Little Princess Spirea

A dwarf mounding shrub with branches covered by delicate mint green foliage.  Clusters of pink flowers cover the plant in summer.  Grows 15” Full sun to part shade

2 Gallon  

5 Gallon   

 

Spirea ‘Magic Carpet’

Magic Carpet Spirea

Ground Cover Habit, leaves emerge to orange-red to reddish  purple, yellow at maturity, pinkish flowers

1’-1 ½ ‘ height and 2-3’ wide

5 Gallon    

 

Stephanandra incisa ‘Crispa’

Crispa Cutleaf Stephanandra

Small. yellow-white flowers in June.  Branches are slender and grow in zig-zag pattern.  Does well in light shade.  Height 1-2’ and spread 3-6’.

1G    

 

Symphoricarpos ‘Hancock’

Hancock Coralberry

Low spreading. Numerous rose pink berries in Fall. Height 2-3’ and Spread 6’ plus.

Sun or shade. 

2G       

 

Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’

Dwarf Korean Lilac

Compact growing lilac producing lilac flowers in June.  Does best in full sun.  Grows 4’ in height.

5 Gallon    

 

Syringa ‘Miss Kim’

Miss Kim Lilac

Dwarf lilac producing lilac flowers in mid-June.  Glossy green foliage turns burgundy in autumn.  Extremely hardy.  Grows 3-5’

5 Gallon     

 

Syringa x ‘Royalty’

Royalty Lilac

Late bloomer to 10' tall, very hardy with lavender blooms.

4'            

 

Syringa ‘Bailbelle’

Tinkerbelle Lilac

Incredible wine-red flower buds that open to pink flowers.  Height 5-6’ and Spread 4-5’.

5G           

 

Syringa vulgaris

Common Purple Lilac

Extremely fragrant purple flowers in May.

Height 12-15’ and Spread 8-12’.

5G           

 

Syringa vulgaris  var. alba

Common White Lilac

Hardy vigorous shrub with fragrant white blooms.

Height 12-15’ and Spread 8-12’.

5G            

 

Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’

Sensation Lilac

Single purple florets and a distinctive pure white border. Height 8-10’ and Spreaf 8-12’.

5G           

 

Tamarix r. ‘Summer Glow’

Summer Glow Tamarisk

Rosy flower spikes all summer.  Feathery silver-blue foliage.  Height 8-10’ and spread 6-8’.

2G          

 

Viburnum d. ‘Christom’

Blue Muffin Arrowwood Viburnum

Beautiful white flowers in Spring then later in summer clusters of rich blue berries form.  Full Sun to Shade.  Height 5-7’ abd Spread 4-6’.

2 Gallon     

 

Viburnum ‘Juddi’

Judd Viburnum

Similar to ‘Carlesii’ but a more compact, rounded habit.  Fragrant white flowers, burgundy-puple color in fall. Hardy

5 Gallon     

 

 

Viburnum ‘Carlesii’

Carlessi Viburnum

Rounded clusters of very fragrant white or pinkish flowers in early spring. Height 5’ and 6’ width.

5 Gallon       

 

Viburnum ‘J.N. Select’

Redwing American Cranberry Viburnum

Upright habit.  Red fall color.  Bright red berries with white flowers.

Height 8-10’ and spread 6-8’.

Part-shadeto Full sun.

5 Gallon     

 

Weigela variegata nana

Dwarf variegata Weigela

Variegated foliage, rosy pink flowers, on a rounded, compact shrub.

Height 5’ & spread 6’

5 Gallon      

 

Weigela ‘Wine and Roses’

Wine and Roses Weigela

4-5’ tall and spread, Full Sun

Pink Flowers in Spring

3 Gallon    

5 Gallon     

 

Weigela ‘Minuet’

Minuet Weigela

24-36” tall, 24”-4’ spread, Part Shade-Full Sun

Pink-Purple Floweres in Spring

3 Gallon     

5 Gallon   

 

Weigela ‘Elvera’

Midnight Wine Weigela

Rounded growth habit, 18-24” with similar spread.  Outstanding dark metallic burgundy foliage and deep pink flowers. Full Sun.

3 Gallon      

 

Wegela f. ‘Java Red’

Java Red Weigela

Compact mounded form wirh deep green foliage flushed with red all season long. Flowers buds are red, opening to dark pink flowers in May and June.  Height 3-4’ and Spread 4-5’.

2 Gallon      

 

Weigela f. ‘Verwig’

My Monet Weigela

Variegated , green and white foliage  with purplish-pink blossoms.

Height 12-18” and Widht 12-15”.

1G    

 

 

 

EVERGREEN SHRUBS

(These do not lose their leaves in the winter)

 

Buxus ‘Glencoe’

Chicagoland Green Boxwood

Very hardy, proven cultivar.

36”-4’ tall, 36”-5’ spread

Part Shade-Full sun

2 Gallon                

5 Gallon            

 

Juniperus ‘Gold Lace’

Gold Lace Juniper

Golden foliage color intensifies in fall and winter.  Flat top spreading habit.

Height 3-4’ and spread 4-6’. Full Sun.

5 Gallon         

 

Juniperus ‘Blue Rug’

Blue Rug Juniper

Flat topped trailing blue foliage.  Does well in heat and can withstand undesirable soil conditions.

Height 8-12” and spread 6-8’.  Full Sun.

5 Gallon         

 

Juniperus communis ‘AmiDak’

Blueberry Delight Juniper

Dense, low spreading with rich dark green needles with a contrasting silvery blue line on the upper lead surface.  Full Sun.

Height 1’ and Spread 4-5’.

1G               

 

Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’

Bird’s Nest Spruce

Dwarf spruce with a dense and slow growing habit.  Light green foliage rise up slightly.  Full sun or minimal shade.  Height 3’ and Spread 2-3’.

2G              

 

 

Picea glauca ‘Conica’

Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Dwarf conical shaped shrub with dense branches.  Grows 5-6’ in height.  Does well in sun or partial shade.         

1 Gallon         

3 Gallon         

Pinus mugho ‘Enci’

Dwarf Mugho Pine

Spreading mound shaped conifer with dense upturned branches. Grows 2-3’.  Full sun.

5 Gallon      

 

Taxus  media densiformis select

Select Dense Yew

Fine textured evergreen.  Very easily trimmed.  Great hedge plant. Height 3’ & spread 6’

15” B & B       

24” B & B        

 

Thuja ‘Danica’

Danica Cedar Arborvitae

24-36’” tall, 4-5’spread

Part Shade to Full Sun, slow grower

2 Gallon         

 

Thuja o. ‘Smaragd’

Emerald Green Arborvitae

12-20’ tall, 36”-6’ spread

Part Shade- Full Sun, slow grower

5 Gallon      

 

Thuja occ. ‘Woodwardii’

Globe Arborvitae

Branches are dense and clothed with bright green foliage.  Grows 3’. Full sun.

5 Gallon       

 

 

Roses:

Sunrise Sunset Easy Elegance-bright fuschia flowers change to apricot yellow near center-

3 Gallon         

Golden Eye Easy Elegance-Rounded habit, Bright orange-red flower with golden eye-

3 Gallon         

Mystic Fairy Easy Elegance-Upright habit, red flowers with pink tones carpet plant-

3 Gallon         

Yellow Submarine Easy Elegance-Upright habit, disease resistant, clusters of bright yellow flowers age to pale yellow and finally creamy white-

3 Gallon         

Double Knockout- Clusters of red all summer-

3 Gallon         

Pink Knockout-Bright med. reblooming Pink blossoms-

3 Gallon         

Knockout-Rebloomer, cherry red blooms with light fragrance, bright orange-red hips-

3 Gallon         

     

 

 

Lady Elsie May Knockout-Deep, rosy coral colored budsopen delicately scented flowers with a corwn of golden stamens-

3 Gallon    

Flower Carpet Appleblossom-Rebloomer with shades of pastel pink-

1 Gallon         

Flower Carpet Red-Deep red single flowers-

1 Gallon         

3 Gallon

Carefree Wild Spice Rose-Snowy white ruffled blooms-

3 Gallon         

Nearly Wild-single pink bloom with red-orange rose tips, everblooming -

2 Gallon         

Carefree Wonder-Bright pink blend –

3 Gallon         

Scarlet Meidiland-Semi-double scarlet -

3 Gallon        

 

 

Drought Tolerant Plants

Easily Grown Plants in the Midwest

Tips for Growing Evergreens

 

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Mandarin Azalea

 

 

 

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