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Tree & Shrub Guide

rees keep us cool in summer and slow winds in winter and spring. They clean the air, reduce sunlight damage, and lower utility costs. Deciduous trees and shrubs provide spring and fall color, while evergreens give us winter beauty. Fruit trees provide us with delicious food which can be eaten fresh, used in cooking, and preserved. All provide wildlife habitat in the form of shelter and, in many cases, food.

Shade Trees Shade trees are hardy, woody plants with a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown. Generally, trees growing over 25’ are considered shade trees.

Ornamental Trees Fruit trees, multi-trunk trees, weeping trees, and other trees growing up to 25’ tall or less are generally included in the ornmental tree category. They are useful for landscaping smaller suburban yards; near structural facades; fences and gates; urban green spaces; places with overhead power lines; and other applications where space is limited.

Plant the right tree in the right place for years of low maintenance enjoyment.

Evergreen Trees & Shrubs The needle or scale-like leaves of evergreen conifers persist for more than one year and do not fall all at once, but rather from the center of the tree outward. Since new foliage is added every year, there is always an overlap between new growth and foliage that is due to fall. Pine trees hold their needles for 2-5 or more years while spruce trees generally hold needles around 5-7 years. Some seasons will show heavier needle drop due to the age of tree or stress factors like drought, herbicide injury, root damage and insects or disease. Deciduous conifers like bald cypress and dawn redwood shed all their needles every year. Broadleaf evergreens include hollies, boxwood, and rhododendrons. Although foliage will persist through winter, it often drops about halfway through the second season as new growth begins in spring.

Flowering Shrubs A shrub is a small to medium-sized woody plant distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and shorter height, usually under 20’ tall. Plants of many species can be grown into either shrubs or ornamental trees, depending on growing conditions and care.

SHADE TREES SUCH AS MAPLE, OAK, & PINE

ORNAMENTAL TREES LIKE SMALL SHADE OR LARGE ORNAMENTALS LIKE LINDEN CRABAPPLE & SERVICEBERRY & WEEPING tree pruning WILLOW

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40’ or less

Illustration from the Arbor Day Foundation arborday.org

20’ 50’

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Shade Trees BALD CYPRESS (see Taxodium) BEECH (see Fagus) BLACK GUM (see Nyssa) BLACK WALNUT (see Juglens) BUCKEYE (see Aesculus) COTTONWOOD (see Populus) ELM (see Ulmas)

GOLDEN-RAIN TREE (see Koelreuteria) HORNBEAM (see Carpinus) HORSECHESNUT (see Aesculus) KENTUCKY COFFEETREE (see Gymnocladus) LINDEN (see Tilia) LONDON PLANE TREE (see Platanus) MAPLE (see Acer)

ACER (red maple) freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’ H ardy, reliable, fast growing with upright branching and a well balanced, broadly oval head. Brilliant orange-red in fall. A seedless variety. platanoides ‘Royal Red’ (Norway) Glossy foliage is an dark maroon-red all season. 35’-40’ high/20’-25’ wide. Heat tolerant and moderately drought resistant once established. rubrum ‘Brandywine’ Brilliant red-purple autumn color, produces only male flowers so no fruit or seedlings. 25’ high and 12’ wide in 12 years. rubrum ‘Magnificent Magenta’ (Burgundy Belle) Naturally occurring variant that was discovered in Kansas. This moderately fast-growing tree reaches 45’ at maturity with a dense round canopy. rubrum ‘October Glory’ Oval to round shape, a fast grower with strong wood. Reaches 40–50’ tall. rubrum ‘Frank’s Red’ (Red Sunset) One of the best for early fall color. Pyramidal form when young becoming rounded with age. Brilliant orange-scarlet in fall.

AESCULUS (buckeye) x carnea ‘Briotii’ (red horsechestnut) 30–40’ tall with dusty red blooms on large 8-10” panicles in mid-spring. Prefers full sun or light shade and moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. glabra A native of the Great Plains, trees found in the open may reach 60’ tall by 30’ wide, but as a native understory tree it is often half that size. Since colonial times, buckeyes have been carried as good luck charms!

CARPINUS (hornbeam) caroliniana Native understory tree for shady landscapes and woodland gardens. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, changing to dark green, then turn yellow to orange-red in the fall. Blue-gray bark with long, sinewy ridges make it a valuable asset in the winter landscape.

CATALPA speciosa Showy white flowers, giant heart-shaped leaves, bean-like seed pods. Grows 40–60’ high and 20–40’ wide at a medium to fast rate, with growth of 13”–24” per year. Grows in a variety of soils and wide range of conditions, including some flooding and extremely hot, dry conditions.

CLADRASTIS (American yellowwood) kentukea lutea Grows up to 50’ tall with graceful, pendulous branches and bright-green, pinnately-compound leaves. Showy, pendent, foot-long spikes of cream-colored flowers appear in quantity only two or three times a decade. Fall color is orange or yellow.

OAK (see Quercus) SWEET GUM (see Liquidambar) SYCAMORE (see Platanus) TUPELO (see Nyssa) ULMUS (elm) WALNUT (see Juglens) WILLOW (see Salix)

GINKGO (maidenhair tree) biloba ‘Autumn Gold’ A superior selection, this species evolved over 200 million years ago. Tough enough to live in the harshest environments as street trees in crowded cities. Females produce seeds with the odor of rancid butter so male clones are preferable for ornamental use. Brilliant yellow fall color is one of many attributes.

GLEDITSIA (honey locust) triacanthos ‘Shademaster’ Native to the US, unfazed by street or air pollution, salt, soot or challenging soils. Give it plenty of sunlight and watch this fast grow reach 50’-75’ tall. Thornless and seedless. t. Sunburst® Habit is rounded with bipinnate, golden foliage becoming greener through summer. Mature height of 30-40’, with a spread a bit less. This tough specimen is tolerant of harsh environmental phenomena. Thornless and podless.

GYMNOCLADUS (Kentucky coffee tree) dioica 60-90’ tall native tree. Habitats include rich woodlands, and riverbanks. Kentucky coffee tree is cultivated as a trouble-free landscape tree tolerant of urban conditions.

HALESIA (Carolina silverbell) carolina Clusters of white bell-shaped blooms cover this small native tree in late April and early May. Single or multi-trunked with low, ascending branching. Grows 30’-40’ high with a 20’ to 35’ spread. Prefers rich, moist, well-drained acid soil. Sun or partial shade.

KOELREUTERIA (golden rain tree) paniculata Fast-growing shade tree with neat habit and well-behaved root system. Medium-sized 30-40’ trees are open-branched, perfect for parkways and patios. Blue-green foliage turns gold in fall. Long panicles of fragrant yellow blooms followed by papery, lantern-like seed pods. A very versatile and attractive landscape specimen.

LIQUIDAMBAR (sweet gum) styraciflua Low-maintenance deciduous tree native from Connecticut to Florida west to Missouri south Central America. Excellent shade, lawn or park tree grows to 60-80’ tall with a straight trunk. Pyramidal in youth, but gradually develops an oval-rounded crown as it matures. Glossy green leaves turn shades of yellow, orange, red and purple in autumn.

DIOSPYROS (persimmon)

LIRIODENDRON (tulip tree)

virginiana Rounded oval crown, grows to 35-60’ tall. Native from Connecticut to Kansas south to Florida and Texas. Fruits commonly used in syrups, jellies, ice creams or pies. Ripe fruits are too soft for shipping so it’s best to grow your own!

tulipifera Grows 70–90’ and 40’ wide at at a fast rate, with increases of more than 24” per year. Tulip-shaped flowers with greenish-yellow petals and a splash of orange in May/June producing. Vibrant yellow foliage in the fall. This native tree provides food in many forms for many animals.

METASEQUOIA (dawn redwood) glyptostroboides Fast growing deciduous conifer grows 75-100’ or taller and 15-25’ wide with a pyramidal shape. Considered a “living fossil” dating from prehistoric times and thought to be extinct until discovered in China in 1941. Several years later seed was distributed amongst botanic gardens worldwide for cultivation. Grows in bog and dry locations.

NYSSA (black gum, tupelo) sylvatica One of the best natives for fall color, black tupelo is a terrific choice displaying fall hues of yellow, orange, bright red and purple— often on the same branch. Distinctive bark adds interest, and while blooms may not be showy, butterflies and bees are appreciative of the late-spring food source. Grows to 30–50’ with a spread of 20–30’ at a slow to medium rate, with height increases of anywhere from less than 12” to 24” per year.

PRUNUS (black cherry) serotina Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in moist, fertile loams in full sun. Fruit is a valuable food source to a wide range of songbirds and mammals.

PLATANUS (London plane tree) x acerifolia ‘Bloodgood’ Widely planted street tree discovered in London where the hybrid first appeared around 1645. Thrives in polluted air, its ability to withstand drought and other adversities makes it an important urban tree. Unique bark gives amazing year round visual appeal. Grows 75–100’ high and a spread of around 80’ at a medium rate, with height increases of 1-2’ per year. Seed balls are consumed by finches and squirrels.

ROBINIA pseudoacacia ‘Purple Robe’ Tolerant of poor soil and drought, deer resistant, and fast growing tree up to 30-40’ with a 20-30’ spread. Showy, pendulous clusters of fragrant purple flowers late May to June, with rebloom in fall. Delicate pinnate leaves do not cast strong shade leaving good opportunity to underplant.

SALIX (willow) These water-loving trees are also drought tolerant and provide valuable wildlife habitat. A harbinger of spring, yellow twigs and green foliage appear in late winter. Easy to grow, reaching heights between 30–40’ and nearly the same in width. Weepers make awesome forts. babylonica (weeping) b. ‘Navajo’ (globe)

SASSAFRAS albidium Trees have three distinct 3-5” long leaves: threelobed, mitten-shaped, and simple. All turn red, yellow and orange in fall. Grown beneath larger trees like eastern white pine, sweetgum, oaks, black cherry, American beech, American hornbeam, and eastern red cedar, Sassafras will stay shrubby. These allelopathic trees will stunt some species such as American elm, allowing it to grow without so much competition where it can reach a height of up to 60’. Larval host plant to Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterflies, Sassafras is also an excellent wildlife food source for many species of birds and mammals.

POPULUS (cottonwood)

TAXODIUM (baldcypress)

deltoides ’Souixland’ (male) Grow 40–80” in height. Lustrous, bright green foliage changes to brilliant yellow in fall. Grows particularly well along lakes, rivers and in marshy areas, trees prefer sandy or silty soil, but tolerate most anything. Cottonwood trees are the fastest growing trees in North America. A young tree can add 6 feet or more in height each year. Cultivars are seedless males. State tree of Kansas!

distichum In its native swamp habitat, baldcypress raises conical “knees” from its roots to access oxygen. Baldcypress also does quite well in suburban and urban settings and is a beautiful specimen tree. Grows to a height of 50–70’ and a spread of around 25’ at a medium rate, with height increases of 13–24” per year. Native from Maryland along the eastern coast to Texas and as far west as the Mississippi valley.

QUERCUS (oak) Oaks are one of the most important trees of the Northern Hemisphere. Historically, oaks have been an important source of fuel, fodder, and building materials throughout their range. Acorns provide an important wildlife food source. bicolor (swamp white) Height and spread of 50–60’. Indigenous to the midwest in moist to swampy locations in bottomlands and lowlands, such as along streams, lakes, and floodplains. Also has surprisingly good drought resistance. imbricaria (shingle) A medium-sized red oak that grows in a conical form to 40-60’ tall, with the crown broadening and rounding with age. macrocarpa (bur) Height of 70–80’ and a spread of around 80’ at a slow rate, with height increases of less than 12” per year. muehlenbergii (Chinkapin) Height of 40–50’ and a spread of 50–60’ at a slow to medium rate, with growth of 12” to 24” per year. Simple, oblong to lanceolate coarsely toothed leaves. Fall color varies from yellow to orangish-brown. palustris (pin) Height of 60–70’ and a spread of 25–40’ at a fast rate of more than 24” per year. phellos (willow) Height of 40–60’ and a spread of 30–40’ at a medium rate, with height increases of 13–24” per year. Foliage is thin and strappy. Tolerates poorly drained soil. robur (English) Native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia, under landscape conditions in urban environments it may reach 50’ tall and wide at a medium growth rate.

TILIA (linden) cordata ‘Greenspire’ A transplant from Europe, where it has been put to use as a shade tree since ancient times, the littleleaf linden has a pleasing shape, dense canopy and fragrant flowers that draw many of species of pollinators.

ULMUS americana ‘Valley Forge’ Dutch elm disease resistant selected after 20 years of research. Classic American elm shape and the tolerance to air pollution and poor soil conditions of the species, ‘Valley Forge’ offers a new opportunity to plant an old American favorite. Grows 60–80’ tall, up to 3’ per year once established.

ZELKOVA serrata ‘Green Vase’ Japanese zelkova is a good street and shade tree with vase-shaped form with a rounded crown. Green leaves turn yellow, in fall. Peeling bark on older trees exposes orange patches with ornamental appeal. Drought tolerant and unaffected by air pollution, this tree is a nice option for a variety of urban uses and grows to a height of 50–80’ and spread of around 50–75’ at a medium rate, with height increases of 13–24” per year.

rubra (northern red) Height of 60–75’ and a spread of around 45’ at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24” per year. shumardii (Shumard) Height of 40–60’ and a spread of 40–60’ at a medium rate, with height increases of 13–24” per year.

Ornamental Trees BIRCH (see Betula) CHERRY, ornamental (see Prunus) CRABAPPLE (see Malus) DOGWOOD (see Cornus)

HARRY LAUDER’S WALKING STICK (see Corylus) MIMOSA (see Albizia) PAWPAW (see Asimina) PEAR (see Pyrus)

ACER (red maple) ginnala ‘Amur Flame’ A tall shrub or small tree up to 20’ high with a broad crown. Native to northern Asia, introduced to North America in the 1860s. griseum (paper bark) Slow growing to 25’ high, 15-20’ wide. Soft green leaves change to scarlet in fall. Papery sheets of old bark peel to expose cinnamon-brown new bark. This species is native to China and was first introduced via seed sent by missionaries.

ACER PALMATUM (Japanese maple) Very slow growing understory tree. Cultivated in Japan for centuries and in temperate areas around the world since the 1800s. p. ‘Beni hime’ Leaves are as small as a penny. Growth to 5’ in 12 years. Morning sun, afternoon shade. Zones 6-9. p. ‘Bloodgood’ Red-black bark and burgundy-red foliage. A slender, airy tree well-suited for use near patios and entryways. Zones 5-8. p. ‘Sango kaku’ (coral bark) Finely cut foliage; golden fall color; cascading habit. Most grow only 12’ in height with a spread of 8-10’. Zones 5-8. p. ‘Shishigashira’ Heavily curled green leaves turn purple-red and orange-red in fall. Popular for bonsai. 7-15’ high/5-12’ wide. Zones 5-8. p. dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’ Low-branching dwarf with delicate, weeping form. Cut foliage holds crimson color throughout summer turns bright scarlet in autumn. Site in bright dappled shade. 10’ high/wide. Zones 5-8. p. d. ‘Inaba shidare’ Small, rounded weeper with burgundy foliage grows 6-10’ high and 8-15’ wide. Zones 5-9. p. d. ‘Red Dragon’ Lacy, purple leaves transitions to a bright, apple red color. 3-5’ tall/5’ wide in 10 years. Zones 5-8. p. d. ‘Virides’ Vivid green, finely cut leaves change to gold and crimson in fall. Small tree with graceful weeping habit. 8-10’ high/wide. Zones 5-8. pseudoplatanus ‘Eskimo Sunset’ Foliage emerges orange-pink, maturing to shades of green splashed with cream, tan and pink and rich purple undersides. Excellent fall foliage. 12’ tall/10’ wide in 10 years. Zones 5-8. shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ Pink orange spring foliage with an underlying shade of chartruese turns rich orange and red in fall. 12’ in 10 years.

ALBIZIA (mimosa, silk tree) julibrissin Native to southwestern and eastern Asia, this deciduous tree makes a statement with its powder-puff pink flowers in summer and fern-like leaves. Tolerant of intense heat, sun, and drought, grows quickly given regular water. 20-30’ high/wide. Zone 6-9.

AMELANCHIER (serviceberry) alnifolia (Saskatoon) Blue-green foliage, delicate 2” flower clusters and brilliant red and yellow fall color. Pea-sized purple fruits make fantastic pies and preserves. Great wildlife food source. 8-15’ tall. canadensis (shadblow) Deciduous, early-flowering, large shrub or small tree grows 15-30’ tall. Showy, 5-petaled, slightly fragrant, white flowers in drooping clusters appear before leaves emerge in early spring. Edible berries are also ornamental. grandiflora x ‘Autumn Brilliance’ 15–25’ tall multi-stems form a dense shrub, or small tree. Suckers less than species, is adapted to a wide range of soils, and tolerates some drought. laevis (Allegheny) is a small, deciduous, multi-trunked understory tree or tall shrub which is native to thickets and open woods in Eastern North America where it typically grows 15-25’. Showy, 5-petaled, slightly fragrant, white flowers in drooping clusters which appear in early spring followed by edible berries.

PLUM (see Prunus) REDBUD (see Cercis) SERVICEBERRY (see Amelanchier) SMOKE TREE (see COTNUS under shrubs)

ASIMINA (pawpaw)

triloba Native small understory tree or large shrub grows 15-20’ tall (sometimes to 30’) and occurs in low bottom woods, wooded slopes, ravines and along streams. Cupshaped, purple flowers in spring give way to edible, oblong, yellowish green fruits which mature in early autumn to a dark brown. Flavor and fleshy consistency resembles bananas. Wildlife eagerly seek out the fruits and often beat humans to the harvest!

BETULA (birch) n. ’Dura Heat’ (clump river birch) Vigorous, fast-growing, medium-sized, Missouri native deciduous tree which occurs on floodplains, swampy bottomlands and along streams. can be trained as either a single or multi-trunked tree. Salmon-pink to reddish brown exfoliating bark and yellow fall color. Grows 30-40’ high, 20’ wide. populifolia ‘Whitespire’ Striking white bark. Grows 30-40’ high, 20’ wide. purpurea (‘Royal Frost’) A purple-leaf birch with white bark.

CERCIS (redbud) canadensis (eastern) Delicate deep pink blossoms and buds are one of the earliest spring blooms. Unique and irregular branching patterns combine with a trunk that divides close to the ground to create a very handsome, spreading and often flat-topped crown. Height of 20–30’ and a spread of 25–35’ at a medium rate, with height increases of 13–24” per year. c. ‘Covey’ Weeping branches can be trained from an early ageto create a beautiful umbrella of cascading branches covered in heart shaped leaves. These little weepers grow 5–6’ tall and 6–8’ wide. c. ‘Merlot’ Lustrous, dark purple foliage extends the ornamental value of the redbud from spring flowers to colorful summer foliage! Reaches 12-15’ tall and wide.

CHIONANTHUS (fringetree) retusus (Chinese) Native to China, Korea and Japan. Most often seen in cultivation as a large, multistemmed, deciduous shrub growing to 10-20’ tall with a rounded, wide-spreading form. It also may be grown as a small tree (multi-trunked or trained as a single trunk), ultimately reaching up to 30-40’ tall. Clusters of mildly fragrant, pure white flowers with fringe-like petals bloom in late spring to early summer. Bloom appears about 2-3 weeks before that of C. virginicus. Leaves turn yellow in fall. Exfoliating gray-brown bark is attractive in winter. virginicus Green leaves back magnificent clusters of fringe-like blooms. Slow growing to 20-25’ high and 25’ wide. A native shrub found from Virginia south to Florida and west to Texas, inhabiting moist woodlands. An underused ornamental!

CORNUS (dogwood) x ‘Celestial’ A hardy hybrid between Florida and Kousa Dogwoods. Vigorous, blooms heavily, and is resistant to common Dogwood problems. Large flower bracts open pure white and appear after florida but before kousa blooms. No fruit. Growth habit is upright to 20’ and 15’ in width. Zone 5. x ‘Stellar Pink’ (florida x kousa) A hybrid dogwood (Cornus florida x Cornus kousa) noted for its vigorous habit, large-bracted flowers, profuse bloom and resistance to anthracnose and dogwood borer. Uniform width from top to bottom, typically maturing to 15-20’ tall and as wide. Flowers bloom in spring.

MALUS (crabapple)

A genus of about 35 species of deciduous trees and shrubs from Europe, Asia and North America. Adaptable to a wide variety of soil and light, good resistance to the main diseases of crabapples including apple scab, fire blight, rusts, leaf spot and powdery mildew. Insect pests are of lesser concern. Blooms in spring. Hardy to zone 4. ‘Indian Summer’ (pink blooms/orange berries) 15-20’ tall and wide ‘Prairiefire’ (dark pink blooms) 15-20’ tall and wide

CORYLUS (Harry Lauder’s walking stick)

‘Sargent’s Tina’ (white blooms) 5’ tall and 6’ wide ‘Sugar Tyme’ (white blooms) 14-18’ tall and 11’–15’ wide

POPULUS (columnar Swedish aspen)

avellana ‘Contorta’ Rounded, multi-trunked, typically grows 8-10’ tall, and features, as the name suggests, twisted and spiraling branches, twigs and leaves. Best grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates average garden soils. Avoid heavy clays.

tremula ‘Erecta’ 50’ tall upright spire-like tree, used primarily as a sharp vertical accent or in a row as a very tall screen; fast growing, far more disease resistant than the standard Lombardy poplar. 10’ spread.

a. ‘Red Dragon’ A red-leaf cultivar.

FAGUS (beech) sylvatica ‘Purple Fountain’ (purple weeping) Round, purple leaves drench the cascading branches of this specimen tree. An upright form with a defined leader gives this tree an extreme columnar shape. Slow growing to 25’ high by 15’ wide. sylvatica ‘Roseo-marginata’ Stunning variegated foliage of purple/pink, green and white, particularly in spring on understory trees that typically grow to 30’ tall. Yellowish green flowers bloom in April-May but are not showy. No serious insect or disease problems. Variegated foliage may scorch in hot afternoon sun, some afternoon shade is best.

GINKGO (columnar maidenhair tree) biloba ‘Sky Tower’/’Saratoga’ A dense, upright, slow growing Ginkgo that reaches 15’–20’ tall and 8’–12’ feet wide. Rich green summer foliage gives way to golden yellow in fall. Hardy to zone 5.

MAGNOLIA virginiana (sweet bay) native to the southeastern US north along the Atlantic coast to New York. In the northern part of its cultivated growing range, it typically grows 15–20’ tall tree with a spreading, rounded crown. No serious insect or disease problems. Tolerates clay soil, wet soil, air pollution, and sun to partial shade. Hardy to zone 5. x lillifolia ‘Jane’ A cross between M. liliiflora ‘Nigra’ and M. stellata ‘Rosea’, part of the Little Girl Series: ‘Ann’, ‘Betty’, ‘Jane’, ‘Judy’, ‘Pinkie’, ‘Randy’, ‘Ricki’ and ‘Susan’, of hybrid magnolias developed at the National Arboretum in the 1950s. Best grown in moist, organically rich, acidic, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade and protected from high winds. A late-blooming magnolia less apt to suffer frost damage in spring. Pink blooms. Hardy to zone 4. Grows 10’–15’ tall and 8’–12’ wide. ‘Betty’ Filled with lavender-pink blooms on the outside and clear white on the inside. Heavenly scent. 10’-15’ high/8-12’ wide. Zones 4-8. ‘Butterflies’ is a deciduous hybrid resulting from a cross between M. acuminata (seed parent) and M. denudata (pollen parent). Noted for non-fading yellow flowers, compact pyramidal form and hardiness to heat and cold. Typically grown as an upright 18-20’ tall tree, it also grows as a multi-stemmed shrub. 4-5” blooms in late winter to early spring.

PRUNUS (plum) cerasifera ‘Kreuter’s Vesuvius’ (purpleleaf) Grows as a dense, uprightrounded tree 15-20’ tall. A very popular ornamental landscape tree with showy purple foliage and profuse pink spring flowers. Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. Best flowering and purple leaf color occur in full sun locations. Leaves become green in shady locations.

PYRUS (ornamental pear) calleryana ‘Aristocrat’ This upright-branched ornamental grows pyramidal to columnar in youth, but tends to become oval to spreading with age to 25-35’ tall and 20-25’ wide. Noted for its early profuse spring bloom, quality glossy green foliage and often excellent fall color.

a ‘Cleveland Select’ A distinctive columnar form makes this cultivar a great choice for street or yard planting. 40’ tall and 15’ to 20’ wide. White blooms in spring. Purplish red-orange fall foliage.

STEWARTIA monodelpha A rare and lovely small tree grown for its rich smooth cinnamon colored bark, great maroon fall color and white flowers in June. The bark on younger trees peels in smaller flakes. The picture of elegance. Excellent heat tolerance.

SYRINGA (tree lilac) reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’ A small tree growing 20–25’ tall with a rounded crown. Creamy white, fragrant, single flowers grow in dense clusters of panicles to 12” long. Blooms later than most other species of lilac – late May to early June. Elliptic to ovate, dark green leaves and attractive reddish-brown bark. A great urban tree for difficult locations and tight spaces. Cold hardy to zone 3.

TAXODIUM (weeping bald cypress) m. ‘Cascade Falls’ Deciduous conifer with a weeping habit off a central leader and narrow bright green leaves that turn deep orange in fall. A sculptural focal point for any landscape, best used as a solitary, larger accent. Tolerates standing water and drought. A selection of a native North American species. Hardy to zone 5.

Evergreen Trees & Shrubs ARBORVITAE (see Thuja) ATLAS CEDAR (see Cedrus) BOXWOOD (see Buxus) FALSE CYPRESS (see Chamaecyparis)

FIR (see Abies) HEMLOCK (see Tsuga) HOLLY (see Ilex) INCENSE CEDAR (see Calocedrus)

ABIES (fir) concolor ‘Candicans’ This slow-growing fir has blue-white needles. A silvery focal point in the landscape, its needles are slightly more aromatic than other conifers and smell like citrus when crushed. Drought and heat resistant. Grows 40’ tall and 15’ wide.

BUXUS (boxwood) sinica var. insularis ‘Wintergreen’ Evergreen in winter and hardy to Zone 4. The most adaptable boxwood for hedges and specimen plantings. Growing to a height and spread of 3–4’. Hardy to zone 5. sinica var. insularis x B. sempervirens ‘Green Velvet’ The hardiness and compactness of the Korean boxwood combined with the velvety, deep green foliage of the English boxwood, this cultivar adapts to a wide range of soil conditions and keeps its color year-round. An appealing landscape plant growing to a height and spread of 2–4’ at maturity. Zone 2.

CALOCEDRUS (incense cedar) decurrens Distinctive columnar evergreen to grows 30’–50’ high. Lustrous foliage of this tree is densely massed and vivid green, flowing right to the ground. Bark is scaled and reddish brown and cones are small. This fast-growing cedar is a wise choice for hedges and screens, especially used along driveways and borders, as it can be sheared to shapes. Great for privacy, reducing heating bills and minimizing noise, attracting wildlife, and filling the air with its distinct perfume. Zones 5-8.

CEDRUS (atlas cedar) atlantica A beautiful specimen tree with silvery blue to bluish-green needles. It’s aromatic oil is a natural deterrent to insects, and wood is commonly used in furniture. Grows to a height of 40–60’ and a spread of 30–40’. Grows in acidic, alkaline, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam and well-drained soils. It prefers moist soil but can tolerate moderate drought. Requires a minimum of four hours of direct sunlight each day. deodara Known as Deodar cedar, this evergreen conifer is pyramidal when young, maturing to flat-topped tree with broad-spreading horizontal branching. The most pendulous of the true cedars, with drooping branchlets and branching that is gracefully drooping at the tips. Lower branches typically remain on the tree as it ages, often touching the ground. This medium-growing tree typically matures to 40-50’ tall in its first 25 years. In its native Himilayan habitat, trees reportedly grow much taller, reaching 150-200’ tall.

CHAMAECYPARIS (falsecypress) nootkatensis ‘Pendula’ Medium to large size pyramidal tree has drooping branchlets with dark gray-green foliage that drapes from spreading and upcurved branches. One of the most beautiful of the weeping conifers for a stately accent in the landscape. 30’ height and 15–30’ spread. Native from Alaska to Oregon, it is a common tree in the cool, moist environments of the Pacific Northwest and the East Coast, but also tolerates hot, dry conditions, such as those of the Lower Plains.

JUNIPER (see Juniperus) PINE (see Pinus) SPRUCE (see Picea) YEW (see Taxus)

ILEX (holly) meserveae ‘Blue Prince’ Handsome hedge, background plant or specimen desired for its rich, deeply colored foliage. Moderate grower to 6–8 ‘ tall, 3–6’ wide. An excellent pollenizer for nearby female hollies. Hardy to zone 5. Prune in winter. m. ‘Blue Princess Hardiest of the hollies! Handsome hedge or specimen displays a profusion of bright red berries fall through winter. Lustrous blue-green foliage is spiny and attractive yearround! We offer a combination pot with male and female plants to ensure that this evergreen shrub will produce abundant dark red fruit in one easy planting.

JUNIPERUS (Juniper) chinensis ‘Gold Lace’ Gold foliage tips branches. An outstanding contrast plant. 3–4’ tall, spreading 5–6’ wide. Hardy to zone 4. c. ‘Spartan’ Fast growing evergreen forms dark green, densely branched columns useful as formal accent, screen or windbreak. Natural form is symmetrical and pyramidal. Excellent sheared topiary. Tolerates heat, cold and drought. Grows 15’ tall and 3–5’ wide. horizontalis ‘Plumosa’ (Andorra) Densely branching evergreen creates a 12–18” groundcover versatile for rock gardens and borders. Bright green foliage turns plum-purple in winter. h. ‘Wiltonii’ (‘Blue Rug’) One of the best trailing junipers with intense, silver-blue, evergreen foliage that stays very low at no more than 6–8”. Spreads up to 8’ across. Excellent for large scale groundcovers and cascading over walls. procumbens ‘Nana’ (Japanese garden) Dwarf ground cover that grows 8-12” tall and spreads to 6’ wide over time. Bright green, evergreen foliage. Makes an excellent bonsai specimen as well. scopulorum. ‘Skyrocket’ Narrow, columnar form makes this an excellent choice for small landscape or accent. Durable and versatile. Grows 15–20’ tall and 2–3’ wide. s. ‘Wichita Blue’ Pyramidal form great for screens and hedges. This male form does not produce berries. Silver blue foliage retains color all year. 10–15’ tall and 4–6’ wide. virginiana ‘Grey Owl’ Grows 3’ high and 6’ wide with silver-grey, finely textured evergreen needles on arching branches. Drought tolerant when established and cold hardy to zone 4. A wonderful contrast plant.

PICEA (spruce) omorika (Serbian) Grows 50-60’ tall. Narrow, pyramidal tree with pendant branches that ascend at the tips. Flattened bright green needles have silvery undersides. Brown bark cracks into scaly plates. Pendant 2.5” cones emerge violet purple. Cold hardy to zone 4. glauca ‘Conica’ (dwarf Alberta) Cone-shaped dwarf conifer with small, dense green needles. Excellent as a miniature Christmas tree or as an artistically pruned topiary. Makes a formal statement in the garden. Superb container specimen, can even survive winter with roots above ground. Zones 2-8.

pungens ‘Glauca Fastigiate’ (columnar blue) Narrow growing with striking blue coloring. Useful evergreen for areas where horizontal space is limited but height is desired. Slowly grows to 30-35’ tall, 6–10’ wide.

strobus (Eastern white) Grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24” per year to a height of 50–80’ and a spread of 20–40’ at maturity. Grows in acidic, moist, well-drained and dry soils. Soft, flexible, long, slender, blue-green needles 5” in length grow in bundles of 5. 3–8” cones provide pine seeds for rabbits, red squirrels and many birds, and provide nesting sites for woodpeckers, common grackles, mourning doves, chickadees and nuthatches, to name a few.

p. ‘Glauca Globosa’ (globe blue) Dwarf, globe-shaped, blue-needled, evergreen shrub with a flattened top that will slowly grow over time to 3-5’ tall and to 4-6’ wide. Can be grown as a low globe, or grafted on a trunk. Blue needles hold their color well throughout the year, but are brightest when they first emerge in spring.

strobus ‘Fastigiata’ (columnar white) Use in small groupings or as a specimen. Robust growth habit makes this pine an ideal windbreak or screening plant. Perfect planted in smaller spaces with limited clearance. 25’-40’ tall and 10’ wide. Zones 3-9.

p. ‘Glauca Slenderina® Pendula’ (weeping blue) A weeping form of Colorado blue spruce, which is more narrow and blue than other varieties. p. glauca ‘Fat Albert’ (dwarf Colorado blue) Dense, broad, upright pyramidal shape, closely-spaced, ascending branches and silver-blue needle color. Grows about 12” per year to 10-15’ tall. Oblong 2-4” long cones are greenish when young and mature to light brown. Zone 3. p. ‘Bakeri’ (Colorado blue) Grows to be about 30’ tall at maturity, with a spread of 18’ at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more. Dense, silver-blue needles. Will not tolerate standing water. p. ‘Hoopsi’ (Colorado blue) Dense, pyramidal cultivar noted for excellent silvery-blue color. Typically grows to 30-50’ tall and spreads to 15-20’. Pendulous seed cones emerge magenta-purple. p. ‘Pendula’ (weeping blue spruce) Large weeping blue to green. Stake when young, or it will become a large groundcover. Picturesque as it ages and develops character. Grows as high as you stake it!

PINUS (pine) densiflora ‘Oculus Draconis’ (dragon’s eye Japanese red pine) Needles are marked with bands of green and buttery yellow variegation on the 3- to 5-inch needles. Grows about 6 inches a year in any welldrained soil in full sun to part shade to about 30’ tall and 15-20’ wide. flexilis ‘Vanderwolf’s Pyramid’ Distinctive, pyramid-shaped pine with long, twisted, silvery blue-green needles covering the dense branches. Excellent pest and disease resistance. 20’-25’ tall/10’-15’ wide. Zones 4-7. parviflora ‘Glauca’ (Japanese white) Slow grower to 20–40’ tall and 10–20’ wide in 10 years. Low-maintenance, hardy evergreen for large homesites, parks or boulevard plantings. Very useful where soils or water supply is alkaline. Great for a windbreak, visual screen, or a single specimen. Useful for large landscapes or commercial areas.

thunbergii ‘Thunderhead’ (Japanese black) Silvery candles in spring and dark green densely packed needles provide year round beauty. An ideal focal point for an Asian garden, whether sculpted into an artistic shape or left in its natural form.

TAXUS (yew) x media ‘Densiformis’ (dense spreading) Grows in a mound to 3-4’ tall but spreads to 5-7’ wide. Yews are classified as conifers, but female plants produce red fruit instead of cones. Lustrous, dark green, thin-needled foliage. Tolerates a wide range of soils as long as drainage is good. Also tolerant of full shade and considerable pruning in early spring before new growth appears. x media ‘Hick’s’ (upright) Dense, narrowly columnar, evergreen shrub matures to a height of 18-20’ with a spread of 6-10’ wide after 20 years. More often seen as a 9-12’ tall plant. Foliage is lustrous, dark green above and lighter green below.

THUJA (arborvitae) occidentalis ‘DeGroot’s Spire’ Hard-working, versatile, native evergreen. The narrow, pyramid shape makes it a natural choice for windbreaks. It requires almost no care when used as a hedge or screen. Pairs of these hardy trees make great accents for doors and garden gates. Single trees soften house corners. plicata ‘Green Giant’ An excellent substitute for Leyland Cypress, this evergreen has a nice upright conical shape that requires no pruning. Ideal for screens and can be sheared for hedges. Disease and deer resistant. p. ‘Sugar & Spice’ Narrow, upright evergreen for small spaces. Very fine textured, green to foliage. Heat-tolerant. Great for small spaces. 10-12’ high & 3’ wide. Zones 5-8.

How to plant a tree ...

Low branches are temporary, but help promote strong trunks. Remove only dead or broken branches when planting. Prune later once the tree is established.

Remove any trunk wrap Remove or cut back wire baskets and fold down after positioning root ball and backfilling halfway. Cut and fold back any burlap, and remove any plastic ties.

Bud graft (if applicable) must be above soil.

Root collar should be 1-2” above the finished grade of the surrounding soil.

2-4” of woody mulch. Keep mulch about 6” from the trunk.

Backfill with exisiting soil. If amending soil add no more than 50% compost to prevent hardpan barrier. Water in thorougly to eliminate air pockets.

Grade

Leave soil under root ball undisturbed to reduce settling.

Break down sides of the hole when backfilling,

Width of hole should be 3 times root ball diameter. Stake only if you have to. Use hose-wrapped wire to secure trunk to stakes halfway up the height of the tree. Allow the tree to move a little — not too tight. Remove all stakes after one year. We do not recommend tree wrap.

Deciduous Shrubs & Woody Vines ALMOND, pink flowering (see Prunus) ALTHEA (see Hibiscus) BAYBERRY (see Myrica) BEAUTYBERRY (see Callicarpa) BURNING BUSH (see Euonymus) CHASTE TREE (see Vitex) CHOKEBERRY (see Aronia) DOGWOOD (see Cornus) ELDERBERRY(see Sambucus)

LILAC (see Syringa) MOCKORANGE (see Philadelphus) OREGON HOLLY-GRAPE (see Mahonia) PRIVET (see Ligustrum) PEONY (see Paeonia) PUSSYWILLOW (see Salix) SERVICEBERRY (see Amelanchier) SEVEN SON FLOWER (see Heptacodium) SNOWBERRY (see Symphoricarpus)

QUINCE (see Chaenemoles) ST. JOHNSWORT (see Hypericum) SUMAC (see Rhus) SWEETSHRUB (see Calycanthus) VIRGINIA SWEETSPIRE (see Itea) WITCHHAZEL (see Hamamelis)

ABELIA (glossy abelia)

CHAENEMOLES (quince)

grandiflora Bright, glossy foliage and fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers in spring and again in late summer. Semi-evergreen. 4’-6’ tall/5’ wide. Zones 5-9.

speciosa ‘Jet Trails’ Elegant white blooms in March. Full sun to part shade. 3’-4’ high & wide. Zones 5 to 8.

AESCULUS (bottlebrush buckeye)

s. ‘Texas Scarlet’ Watermelon-red blooms in March and April. Full sun to part shade 3’-4’ high/4’-5’ wide. Zones 5 to 9.

parviflora Native to southeastern U.S. 8”-12” long panicles bloom in mid-July, with showy white flowers. Best in full sun, but quite tolerant of partial shade. 8’-12’ tall/8’ to 15’ in spread. Zones 4-8. pavia Bright red blooms in April and May attract hummingbirds. Full sun to part shade. 12’-15’ high and wide. Zones 4-8.

AMORPHA (lead plant) canescens This native shrub grows in woodlands and prairies. 4-8” spike-like clusters of tiny, bluish-purple flowers with gold anthers are unusual.

ARONIA (chokeberry) arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ White blooms in April followed by glossy red fruits in dense clusters along the branches. Great wildlife food source. Full sun to part shade. 6’-8’ high/3’-4’ wide. Zones 3-8. melancarpa ‘Elata’ (glossy black) White blooms in May followed by black autumn berries and purple-red fall color. Full sun to part shade. 5’-8’ high/6’-10’ wide. Zones 3-8.

BERBERIS (barberry) thunbergii ‘Crimson Pygmy’ A dwarf, densely branched, crimson colored foliage all season long. Best color when planted in full sun. Excellent color contrast against green or gold-leafed plants. Thorns discourage rabbits, deer, and people. 2’ tall/3’ wide. Zones 4 to 8.

CALLICARPA (beautyberry) japonica (Japanese) Small white blooms in June to July followed by clusters of bright, glossy, purple fruits which ripen in late summer and put on their best show through October. Full sun to part shade. Attracts birds. 4’-6’ high & wide. Zones 5-8

CALYCANTHUS (sweetshrub, Carolina allspice) floridus Showy, fragrant unusual chocolate-brown blooms April to July. Full sun to part shade. A low maintenance shrub that tolerates clay soil. 6’-10’ high/6’-12’ wide. Zone 4 to 9.

CEANOTHUS (New Jersey tea) americanus This native produces showy, fragrant, white blooms May to July. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Full sun to part shade. 3’-4’ high/3’-5’ wide. Zone 4 to 8.

CEPHALANTHUS (buttonbush) occidentalis Native to North America and Cuba. Showy, fragrant, white blooms in June attract butterflies. Full sun to part shade. Tolerates wet soils. 5’-12’ high/4’-8’ wide. Zones 5 to 9.

CLETHRA (summersweet) alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’ Very fragrant, white flower spikes attract butterflies. Compact habit is excellent for small gardens. Great in mass, mixed into perennial borders or on foundations. Grows well in wet areas. 3’-4’ high & wide. Zones 4-9. a. ‘Ruby Spice’ Fragrant spikes of small rose-pink flowers stand above glossy green foliage and attract butterflies in summer. 8’ high & wide. Zones 4-9.

CORNUS (dogwood) alba ‘Argenteo-Marginata’ (variegated red-twigged) Variegated leaves, attractive berries, stunning fall color and showy red stems in winter make this a shrub for all seasons! Vigorous and adaptable, forms a thicket of upright, blood red stems. White berries tinged blue or green. Best color in full sun. 6’-8’. tall, 4’-6’ wide. Zones 2-8. alba ‘Little Rebel’ Best in full sun to partial shade, this amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. Brilliant red stems! 4’ high/wide. Zones 2-8. alternifolia ‘Pagoda’ (multi-stem) Strong horizontal branching that resembles the spreading roof line of a pagoda. Creates a beautiful winter silhouette when bare, and a soft, beautifully tiered effect when covered with dark green summer foliage. Fall foliage is reddish purple. Masses of tiny, white, fragrant flowers in early summer. 20’ tall & wide. Zones 4-8. aurea ‘Golden Glory’ (golden-leaf) Scaly, exfoliating bark develops on mature trunks. Yellow flowers on short stalks bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge in dense, showy, rounded clusters. Cherry red berries follow in mid-summer and attract birds. 15’-20’ high/15’-20’ wide. Zones 4 to 8. sericea ‘Baileyi’ (red-twigged) Clusters of small white flowers are followed by porcelain-blue berries that attract birds. Green foliage turns reddish-purple in fall. Seasonal pruning promotes new branching with distinctive red color. An exceptional single specimen or hedge. 6’ high & wide. Zones 2-8.

COTINUS (smokebush) coggygria var. purpurea Deep purple foliage holds color through the summer. Economical alternative to more expensive cultivars. Pink smokey flowers in summer. 10’-15’ high & wide. Zones 5-8. c. ‘Royal Purple’ Dramatic, long-lasting, pinkish purple, smoke-like airy seed clusters backed by reddish purple foliage create a small tree or large shrub. Foliage holds its color all summer, then turns scarlet red in autumn. Slightly more narrow at 12’. Zones 4-8. c. ‘Velvet Cloak’ Vivid deep red-purple leaves are nearly black with carmine red fall color. Rosy tinted plumes are borne in profusion and fade to clouds of smoky gray. A bold color mass for focal points and accents against green and variegated plants. 8’-12’ high & wide. Zones 4-8.

COTONEASTER diviricatus (spreading) White with pink tinged blooms May to June followed by egg-shaped bright red fruits. Full sun to part shade. Rabbit, drought, and air pollution tolerant. 5’-6’ high/6’-8’ wide. Zones 4 to 7.

DEUTZIA gracilis (slender) A low-growing dwarf shrub with bright green leaves on arching branches covered by white blooms in spring. Foliage turns a deep burgundy color in fall. 2’-3’ high & wide. Zones 5-8. ‘Yuki Cherry Blossom’ Clusters of pink blooms in spring. When the garden cools down in fall, the leaves add another color note with shades of burgundy. 1-2’ high & wide. Zones 5-8.

EUONYMUS alatus ‘Compactus’ (dwf burning bush) A sensational accent or natural hedge prized for its intense scarlet red fall coloring. The interesting, compact, mounded form displays attractive rich green leaves spring through summer. Exceptional when featured en masse, at the foreground of larger conifers or evergreen shrubs. 6’-8’ high/8’-10’ wide. Zones 4-9. fortunei ‘Blonde’ (wintercreeper) A semi-evergreen with white irregular markings on edges of of dark green leaves. Great ground cover for livening up a border or rockery and works especially well in pots. Up to 12” high and 4-6’ wide. Zones 5-8. f. ‘Emerald ‘n’ Gold’ (wintercreeper) Colorful semi-evergreen shrub with bright green leaves edged in gold. Spreads by creeping stems that root where they touch the ground. Dense mounding form makes an excellent small hedge or border plant. 2’ high/5’wide. Zones 5-9. kiautschovica ‘x ‘Manhattan’ An excellent choice for a fast-growing hedge, informal screen or espalier. Dense, lush, dark green, semi-evergreen foliage and a naturally neat, formal appearance. Inconspicuous mid- to late summer flower clusters produce small but attractive orange fruit bunches in fall. 6’-8’ tall/5’-8’ wide. Zones 5-8.

FORSYTHIA x intermedia ‘Linwood Gold’ Light up the spring with golden yellow blooms. Great for privacy and shaping. 8’-10’ high & wide. Zones 5-8.

FOTHERGILLA gardenii ‘‘Blue Shadow’ Fragrant white flowers at branch tips on a nicely mounded habit of blue foliage. Weeks of stunning fall colors including red, orange and yellow. Provides unique color to the landscape as a foundation plant, in mixed shrub borders, or in mass plantings. Grow in afternoon shade in NE Kansas. 3’-5’ high/4’-5’ wide. Zones 4-9.

HAMAMELIS (witchhazel) virginiana Native witchhazel can be grown as a large shrub or small tree and offers fantastic fall attributes. Fragrant, yellow flowers bloom from October through December. Foliage turns yellow to yellowish-orange in fall. 15’-30’ high/ 15’–25’ wide. Zones 3-8. x intermedia ‘Arnold’s Promise’ Flowers with wavy clear yellow petals and red cups appear on the bare branches in blazing color in winter. The open, spreading habit and yellow and orange fall foliage brings flare to the landscape. Plant near entry and patio to enjoy the fragrance. 20’ high and wide. Zones 5-9.

HEPTACODIUM (seven-son flower) miconoides Distinct three-veined leaves hold into early winter. Unusual peeling bark. Small, fragrant white flowers are followed by showy bright red calyx in fall. Best in shrub borders and foundation planting against a dark background. 20’ high/10’-15’ wide. Zones 5-8.

HIBISCUS (althea, rose of Sharon) syriacus An easy-to-grow shrub valued for its tight, upright form and large summer blossoms when few other plants are in bloom. Flowers open in a variety of colors. The rose-of-Sharon is suited to formal or informal plantings, groupings, shrub borders, hedges and screens. Zones 5-9. ‘Aphrodite’ Pink w/magenta eye. 10’ high/ 6’ wide. ‘Ardens’ Double flowering rose-purple. 10’ high/ 6’ wide. ‘Blue Bird’ Blue w/burgundy-magenta eye. 6’-8’’ high/ 6’ wide. ‘Blushing Bride’ Double pink-blush. 10’ high/ 6’ wide. ‘Lil’ Kim’ White flowers with a large, showy red eye. 3’-4’ high/ 4’-6’ wide. ‘Lucy’ Double reddish-fuchsia flowers. 10’ high/ 6’ wide. ‘Jeanne d’ Arc’ Double white flowers. 10’ high/ 6’ wide.

HYDRANGEA anomala petiolaris (climbing) Climbing vine that clings to surfaces by rootlets. It has a slow growing, shrubby habit until established, then becomes quite vigorous, producing long, fast growing stems. Lush green foliage is blanketed with magnificent, white lacecap blooms in summer. 50-80’ long. Zones 5-9 arborescens ‘Annabelle’ Showy white flowers up to 12” across appear in late spring to summer and persist into fall. Strong, straight stems hold the huge flower heads up well. Grows in sun or shade. 5’ high & wide. Zones 4-9. a. ‘White Dome’ Big, lacy white blooms in summer. The dome-shaped flowers are 6”-10” across and are held on sturdy, non-drooping stems. Excellent massed in perennial or shrub borders, as a specimen, and in winter gardens. Dried flowers make distinctive arrangements. 4’-6’ high & wide. Zones 3-8. macrophylla ‘Blushing Bride’ Semi-double florets form large white mopheads that mature to soft pink. Remove spent flowers to promote continuous blooming. Cut emerging spring growth back to half to increase the number of blooms. 3’-6’ high & wide. Zones 5-9. m. ‘Lemon Wave’ Unusual foliage is uniquely marked in porcelain to cream with lemon yellow margins. Others are green, ranging from emerald through mint to chartreuse. The lacecap flowers vary in color from white to mauve to blue from June thru August. 4’–5’ high/4’ wide. Zones 6-8. paniculata ‘Pinky Winky’ Large panicles open white in mid-to-late summer and turn pink creating a two-toned effect. Great cut flowers! 6’-8’ high & wide. Zones 3-9. p. ‘Limelight’ Chartreuse blooms in mid-summer change to pink in fall. Good massed, as a hedge, in containers or as a cut flower. 6’-8’ high & wide. Zones 3-9. quercifolia (oakleaf) Long, cone-shaped clusters of white flowers mature to pink with age. Large, dark green oak-like leaves turn red-purple or bright red in fall. A low maintenance, easy to grow shrub. Ideal for specimen or accent planting for sun or shade. 6’-8’ high & wide. Zones 5-9. q. ‘Alice’ Deeply lobed, oak-like leaves and a profusion of large white blooms. Foliage turns brilliant crimson in fall. 5’-8’ high & wide. Zones 5-9.

HYPERICUM (St. Johnswort) ‘Blue Velvet’ Aromatic leaves fill the garden with beautiful scent. Covered with golden-yellow flowers from June through September against striking blue-hued foliage. Very tolerant of hot, dry, sunny locations. Prefers full sun or partial shade. An tough low plant for foundation or border planting. 2’-4’ high & wide. Zones 4-8. frondosum ‘Sunburst’ Dense, blue-tinged foliage on a compact, upright shrub. Vivid yellow flowers with a distinctive puffball of stamens add sunny color to the summer landscape. Seldom grazed by rabbits or deer. 2’-3’ high/4’ wide. Zones 4-8.

ILEX (deciduous holly, opossum haw) verticillata ‘Afterglow’ This native produces bucketloads of bright red berries that brighten the winter landscape and provide food for birds. A male pollenizer is required for berry set. Rich green foliage is larger and glossier than most. Extremely hardy. 6’-10’ high & wide. Zones 4-8. v. ‘Southern Gentleman’ Extremely hardy male holly with dense, rich deep green foliage on an upright, rounded form. Produces no berries. Plant one male for every five female plants. 6’-10’ high & wide. Zones 3-8.

ITEA (Virginia sweetspire) virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’ Spires of fragrant white flowers attract pollinators of all kinds! Brilliant red-purple fall foliage. Thrives in the dappled sunlight under the canopy of larger trees and in natural woodland settings. Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects. 5’-6’ high & wide. Zones 5-9. v. ‘Little Henry’ Beautiful fragrant white flowers. Foliage turns a stunning garnet-red in fall. Full sun exposure will produce more vibrant fall color. Perfectly suited for covering large banks, beds and borders. 2’-3’ high & wide. Zones 5-9. v. ‘Merlot’ Fragrant panicles of white flowers in early summer adorn arching branches. Stunning display of deep wine-red fall foliage persists into winter. Tolerates damp soils, naturalizing easily in a woodland setting. 3’-4’ high/3’ wide. Zones 5-9.

KERRIA japonica ‘Pleniflora’ Beautiful, arching, bright green branches are covered in spring with masses of brilliant, double yellow flowers resembling small rose blossoms. Bright green summer foliage displays an attractive yellow color in fall. Excellent for use in mixed shrub borders and tolrates shade. Shrubs rebloom sporadically thru the growing season. 8’-10’ high & wide. Zones 5-9. japonica ‘Picta’ Variegated foliage is great for brightening a shady location. The thin white leaf edge surrounds a soft gray-green center. In early spring canary yellow flowers are speckled amongst the foliage with rebloom sporadically thru the entire growing season. 4’ high/5’ wide. Zones 4-9.

LAGERSTROEMIA (crapemyrtle) indica With striking late season blooms and gorgeous bark, crapemyrtle can be grown as a shrub or small tree in the south but rarely reaches more than several feet in height in our area. Ours are grown from cuttings taken from zone 5 hardy bushes that have been in our gardens for years and grow to a maximum hieght and spread of 4’-5’. ‘Paola Pink’ ‘Lilac Louisburg’ ‘Westport Red’

LEPTODERMIS (Himalayan leptodermis) oblonga Small clusters of tubular, lilac-colored flowers are produced non-stop from spring thru fall on this small shrub. Perfect for small spaces and borders. Prefers moist soil when grown in full sun. 12”-18” high/18”-24” wide. Zones 5-9.

LIGUSTRUM (privet) frondosum ‘Vicary’ Excellent for informal, unclipped hedges. Bright golden foliage lasting all season. Showy white flower panicles appear in early summer. Foliage takes on a purple-red tone in fall. Semi-evergreen in mild winters. 8’-10’ high & wide. Zones 5-8.

LINDERA (spicebush) benzoin Large native shrub with aromatic foliage and twigs that can be used to make a tea. Spice bush is an important plant for birds and a host plant for the spicebush swallowtail. Grow in part to full shade. 6’- 14’ high/5’-10’ wide. Zones 4-9.

MAHONIA (Oregon grape holly) aquifolium Semi-evergreen shrub with spiny foliage emerges with bronze-red coloring, turning green and eventually purplish-red in the winter. Brilliant yellow spring flowers are followed by gorgeous deep blue berries. Plant two or more for best berry production. 3’-6’ high & wide. Zones 5-9.

MYRICA (bayberry) pennsylvanica Fragrant, dense foliage, useful for hedges and screens. Evergreen in mild climates, deciduous elsewhere. 9’ high & wide. Zones 4-6.

PHILADELPHUS (mockorange) coronarius ‘Minnesota Snowflake’ Extremely fragrant double white flowers on shurbs with a fountain-like form. Striking landscape specimen. Useful as a screen or informal hedge. 6’-8’ high/6’ wide. Zones 4-7.

PHYSOCARPUS (ninebark) opulifolius ‘Coppertina’ Coppery-orange foliage all season long. White flowers in early summer. An easy to grow native. 8’-10’ high/ 5’-6’ wide. Zones 3-7. o. ‘Diablo’ Stunning deep purple foliage. Profuse creamy white flower clusters adorn the foliage in summer. Foliage can become green in high heat or partial shade; tolerates moderate drought in cooler summer regions. 8’-10’ high & wide. Zones 2-7. o. ‘Summer Wine’ Purple foliage is covered with soft pink flowers in late summer. Adaptable and easy to grow, with excellent resistance to powdery mildew, this native is a useful landscape shrub. 5’-6’ high & wide. Zones 3-8.

PRUNUS angustifolia (chickasaw plum) Fragrant white flowers in flat-topped clusters and yellow fruit ripens to red in late summer. Pale-yellow fall foliage. Small white flowers are followed by red plums once cultivated by the Chickasaw Indians and other indigenous peoples. 12’-20’ high & wide. Zones 5-9. x cistena (purpleleaf sandcherry) Light pink flowers on deep purple foliage. A beautiful accent plant. 6’-8’ high/6’ wide. Zones 2-8. glandulosa ‘Rosea Plena’ (dwf flowering almond) Pink double blooms in early spring are followed by small red fruits. 4’-5’ high/3’-4’ wide. Zones 5-9. bessyi (western native sand cherry) A low growing groundcover shrub with a profusion of fragrant white flowers in early spring and showy mahogany-red foliage in the fall. Very drought resistant. 12-18” high/ 4’-6’ wide. Zones 4-8.

PYRACANTHA coccinea ‘Gnome’ (dwarf) Grown for its ornamental orange fruits held in clusters in fall. Features showy clusters of white flowers in late spring. Dark green, glossy foliage turns coppery-bronze in fall. 6’ high/8’wide. Zones 5-9.

RHAMNUS (buckthorn) frangula ‘Asplenifolia’ (fernleaf) Unique, ferny texture has very narrow leaves that create a fine textured appearance. Summer berries attract birds. 10’-12’ high/6’-10’ wide. Zones 2-8. f. ‘Fine Line’ (columnar) Use in narrow hedgerows for privacy, as an accent, or in patio containers. Narrow habit is perfect for framing entrances. 5’-7’ high/ 1-2’ wide. Zones 2-7.

RHUS (sumac) aromatica ‘Gro-Lo’ (fragrant) A tough, fast-growing groundcover for slopes, banks, and areas with poor, dry soil. Excellent red fall color. Fragrant when brushed against or leaves are crushed. 2’-3’ high/6’-8’ wide. Zones 4-9. glabra (smooth) Bright orange and red fall color. Yellow flower clusters form bright red berry clusters. Fruit persists in winter and birds and wildlife rely on them for a food. Colony-forming, smooth sumac is a larval host to the Hairstreak butterfly. 1’-2’ high/12’ wide. Zones 3-9.

typhina (staghorn) Highly adaptable, most often found in poor soil where other plants can’t survive. Slender leaves change to orange-red in the fall. Fragrant blooms are followed by dense, bright red clusters of fruit that persist though winter. Sumac will spread from root suckers. 15’ high. Zones 3-8. t. ‘Tiger Eyes’ ® Beautiful golden-leafed form of staghorn sumac. New growth is brilliant chartreuse green, quickly changing to yellow with both colors contrasting nicely with the rosy-pink leaf stems. This showy plant can be used as an accent or in mass plantings. 6’-8’ high & wide. Zones 4-8.

ROSA (hardy shrub rose) Knock Out® roses are easy to grow and don’t require special care. For best performance, cut back every year in early spring after the last threat of frost has passed. Blooms from spring to frost. Full sun. 3’-4’ high/ 3’-4’ wide. Zones 5-11 Rosa ‘Knock Out Double Red’ Rosa ‘Knock Out Double Pink’ Rosa ‘Hot Cocoa’ Easy-to-grow floribunda offers fully double blooms 3½ inches wide, chocolate-brown with hints of brick-red, purple, and burgundy. Great fragrance, repeat blooms from spring to fall. 4’ high & wide. Zones 5-9. Rosa ‘Julia Child’ Buttery yellow blooms from June through September. Prolific blooms and pleasant licorice-clove fragrance make this plant a must have. 3’ high & wide. Zones 4-9. Rosa floribunda ‘Chica Veranda’ Abundant, double blooms with a slight fragrance on small hardy shrubs. 2’ high/3’ wide. Zones 5-9.

SALIX (willow) caprea (pussywillow) Produces an abundance of nectar and pollen on many fat catkins loved by bees. Famous pussy willows of the floral trade make great arrangements. 12’-25’ high/12’-15’ wide. Zone: 4 to 8 matsudana ‘Torulosa’ (corkscrew) Full sun to part shade. Thrives in moist soils, but tolerates drier soils. Prune as needed in late winter to early spring. 20’-30’ high/10’-15’ wide. Zones 5 to 8. melanostachys (black pussywillow) Black catkins emerge on the first warm days. One of the earliest pollen and nectar sources for pollinators. Fast growing, they do best in full sun. 8’-15’ high & wide. Zones 5-10.

SAMBUCUS (elderberry) canadensis Fast-growing, easy to maintain. Native shrub with small white flowers in large flattened clusters in summer. Purple-black, round fruit comes next, attracting wildlife to the garden. 12’ high/6’-8’ wide. Zones 4-9. nigra ‘Black Lace’ Intense near black finely cut foliage. Creamy pink flowers in spring are followed by blackish red edible berries. Attracts birds and other wildlife. 6’-8’ high & wide. Zones 4-7. n. ‘Madonna’ Striking creamy-yellow variegated foliage. White blooms and purple berries. 8’-10’ high/6’-8’ wide. Zones 4-7. n. ‘Lacinata’ (laceleaf) Deeply cut leaves set this elderberry apart from all others. Creamy white flowers. 8’-10’ high/6’-8’ wide. Zones 4-7.

SORBARIA (false ural spirea) sorbifolia Colony-forming shrub for naturalizing, erosion control. Showy clusters of white flowers in mid-summer. Large, fern-like foliage on arching stems open with reddish color changing to a deep green. 5’-10’ high & wide. Zones 2-7.

SPIRAEA (spirea) cantoniensis ‘Lanceata’ (double bridal wreath) Arching, slender branches covered with clusters of double white flowers in early spring. Dark green foliage. 4’-6’ high & wide. Zones 5-10. japonica ‘Little Princess’ Profuse pink flowers in late spring. Size is perfect for small spaces. 2-4’ tall with a 4-6’ spread Zones 4-9. nipponica ‘Halward’s Silver’ White flowers from mid to late spring. Bluish-green, small serrated oval leaves turn an outstanding coppery-bronze in the fall. 3’-4’ high & wide. Zones 4-8.

vanhoutei Arching stems and blue-green foliage. In spring clusters of white flowers decorate cascading branches. An old favorite. Widely adaptable and tolerant of mild drought when established. 6’-8’ high & wide. Zones 3-8. bumalda ‘Anthony Waterer’ Flat-topped heads of rosy pink cover this low, spreading shrub. New spring foliage is reddish purple. This compact form requires little pruning to maintain a neat size, making it ideal in the foreground of shrub borders. 3’-5’ high & wide. Zones 4-9. b. ‘Dolchica’ (crisp leaf) Graceful, dwarf mounds hold showy purplish-pink clusters. New growth has bronze coloring. 3’-4’ high & wide. Zones 5-9. b. ‘Goldflame’ Dense, upright shrub with bronze-tinged new spring growth that matures to yellow-green and develops into a brilliant coppery orange in fall. Panicles of rosy red flowers in summer. 3’-4’ high & wide. Zones 5-9. b. ‘Goldmound’ Bright gold foliage and clusters of pink flowers cools to a yellow-green in summer then rusty orange in fall. 2’-3’ high/ 4’ wide. Zones 4-8.

SYMPHORICARPOS (snowberry) door ‘Magic Berry’ Blooms light pink in summer followed by large, lilac pink fruit on arching stems with dark green foliage in fall. Cut, fruiting stems last two weeks in floral arrangements. 4’-6’ high & wide. Zones 3-7.

SYRINGA (lilac) lacinata (laceleaf) Unique, lacy, deeply cut foliage and 3” long, loose panicles of fragrant, single, pale lavender flowers. 6’-8’ high & wide. Zone 2-7. patula ‘Miss Kim’ Blooms later than others, extending the season with deep purple buds opening to fragrant, lavender-blue flowers. Foliage is burgundy-tinged in fall. Excellent powdery mildew resistance. Great for border accent or mass planting. 6 to 8 ft. tall and wid. Zones 4 - 8. vulgaris (old-fashioned) Abundant clusters of sweetly fragrant, purple flowers in mid-spring. Vigorous, upright, multi-stemmed shrub with heart-shaped foliage. Ideal as a flowering hedge or screen. 12’ high/10’ wide. Zones 3-8. v. ‘Ludwig Spaeth’ Beautiful, heavily fragrant, dark red-purple, single blooms come late in spring, extending the lilac season! An outstanding selection useful in mixed shrub borders or in mass plantings with other lilacs. 6’-10’ high/ 6’-8’ wide. Zone 3-8. v. ‘Miss Ellen Wilmott’ Panicles of beautiful, fragrant, double white flowers on an upright to rounded shrub. 10’ high & wide. Zones 4-8. Bloomerang® Fragrance for months instead of weeks! This revolutionary new lilac blooms in spring, and after a short rest during the heat of summer, flowers again, right up until frost. Compact, mounded shape is ideal as a hedge or foundation planting. 4’-5’ high & wide. Zones 3-7.

VIBURNUM carlesii (Korean spice) Clusters of spicy-scented, waxy pink flowers fade to white. Bright red berries fade to black in fall and foliage turns red and burgundy. Plant near windows, patios and living areas to enjoy the fragrance. 4’-6’ high/8’ wide. Zones 4-8. dentatum ‘Blue Muffin’ White flowers contrast with glossy green leaves in early to mid-summer. Intense blue fruit appears in late summer and attracts songbirds. 5’-7’ high & wide. Zones 3-8. d. ‘Chicago Luster’ Extremely durable and attractive large upright, rounded shrub produces clusters of tiny white flowers followed by blue-black fruit that provides food for birds and other wildlife. Heat and drought tolerant. Glossy, dark green foliage turns yellow to burgundy in autumn. Use as a tall screen, hedge or specimen. 10’-12’ high/8’-10’ wide. Zones 3-9. lantana ‘Emerald Triumph’ 2”-3” white flowers in late spring are one of the earliest viburnums to bloom. Glossy, emerald green foliage becomes purplish-red in late summer and persists into fall on this compact Viburnum. 6’-8’ high & wide. Zones 4-9. lentago (nannyberry) White blooms in spring, burgundy foliage in fall and dark blue berries in winter. Adaptable to a wide range of sites, this native is found near stream banks, but also tolerates drier sites. Very shade tolerant, it grows larger in more open sunny areas. Larval host to the spring azure butterfly. 15’-25 high/5’-15’ wide. Zones 2-8.

opulus ‘Compactum’ (compact cranberrybush) Dwarf shrub grown for its dense mounding habit and brilliant scarlet fruit display. The many branches are covered with small, glossy tri-lobed leaves. 4’-5’ high/5’-6’ wide. Zones 4-8. plicata ‘Summer Snowflake’ Beautiful medium-size shrub with broadly rounded form. Tiered, layered branching beautifully displays showy white flower clusters. Ornamental red fruit in the fall. An excellent specimen or hedge plant. 6’-8’ high/ 8’-10’ wide. Zones 5-8. plicatum tom. ‘Mariesii’ (doublefile) Broadly rounded, medium-sized shrub displays tiered, horizontal branches with magnificent, large, white, lacecap flower clusters in spring. Pleated green foliage may develop fall color in some regions. The red fruit in fall is very ornamental. 6’-8’ high/8’-10’ wide. Zones 5-8. prunifolium (blackhaw) Creamy white flowers in flat-topped clusters are followed by edible, berry-like drupes, beginning pinkish or rose-colored and turning bluish-black at maturity. Impressive dark green foliage turns showy purple and rich red-burgundy in fall. Can also be trained as a small tree instead of a multi-stemmed shrub if desired. 12’–15’ high/8’–10’ wide. Zones 3–9. x rhytidophylloides ‘Alleghany’ (leatherleaf) Attractive, dense, upright grower with textured, leathery, dark green foliage makes a great hedge or specimen. Large clusters of fragrant white spring flowers are followed by showy red fruit that matures to black. Remains evergreen in temperatures above 0° F. One of our favorite plants. 10’ high & wide. Zones 5-8. x juddi Wonderfully fragrant white blooms in spring and a full rounded form make this shrub a standout in the landscape. Large, rounded blooms are followed by highly ornamental berries.

VITEX (chaste tree) agnus-castus Large terminal clusters of fragrant lilac-colored blooms, backed by aromatic gray-green foliage. Has a naturally broad and spreading, open, multi-trunk display. Use in a shrub border, or train for use as a small tree to accent the landscape or patio. 15-20’ high & wide. Zones 5-9.

WEIGELA florida ‘Fine Wine’ With a dense and upright form and dark foliage providing incredible contrast to the deep pink spring flowers and surrounding landscape plantings. Will re-bloom in late summer and fall. This cultivar offers and in-between size. 2’-4’ wide/ 3’ wide. Zones 4-8. Midnight Wine ® Dark metallic purple-black foliage for season long interest and reddish-pink funnel-shaped blooms in spring, reblooming in fall. This low mounding hardy shrub is perfect for the front of the border, edging, or contrasting with larger shrubs. Midnight Wine needs full sun for best flowering and foliage color. 12” high/up to 2’ wide. Zones 4-8. f. ‘Minuet’ This dwarf shrub with showy flowers and foliage makes a hedge or accent in small spaces. Leaves are brushed with purple. In spring hot pink flowers appear and bring hummingbirds and other pollinators to the garden. Shrubs will rebloom in late summer and fall. 2’ high & 3’ wide. Zones 4-8. f. ‘Variegata’ Gracefully arching branches are covered with 1″ funnel-shaped pale pink blooms which are especially attractive to hummingbirds in spring and again in fall. Variegated foliage is striking green, edged with creamy yellow. A great low-maintenance shrub. 4’-6’ high & wide. Zones 4-8. f. Wine & Roses ® This dark-leaf variety, has bold, dark purple foliage that holds its color all summer long in full sun. Bright pink blooms in spring often reappear in late summer and fall, attracting hummingbirds gallore! Low-maintenance and high contrast make this a great landscape plant. 4’-6’ high & wide. Zones 4-8.

WISTERIA frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls’ (American) Perfect for smaller spaces, this gorgeous vine grows much slower than Asian wisteria. Blooms at an early age with fragrant purple blooms. Train up an arbor or trellis, or as a small free-standing tree. 8’-10’ long/over time may reach 30’. Zones 5-9. macrostachya ‘Powell’s Purple’ Blooms in early summer and then reblooms later in the season. Give it the sturdy support of an arbor, pergola or wall. Needs no pruning to bloom and flowers best in full sun. Grown from seed collected at Powell Gardens (with permission!) 20-25’ long. Zones 4-9.

deer resistant ... No plant is completely deer proof—in spring, times of drought, and extreme hunger, deer will eat anything to survive. They prefer soft vegetation with high water content, and over fertilized and over watered plants are particularly appealing. They also enjoy flower buds.

TREES Bottlebrush buckeye Red buckeye Birch species Ginkgo Honey Locust American holly

Eastern red cedar Crapemyrtle Sweet gum Southern Magnolia Sweetbay Magnolia Black gum

Colorado blue spruce Sycamore Japanese flowering cherry Sassafras Baldcypress

Deutzia Forsythia Fothergilla Beautybush Holly Chinese juniper Leucothoe

Oregon Grapeholly Pyracantha Elderberry Common Lilac American cranberrybush viburnum

SHRUBS Abelia Boxwood American beautyberry Sweetshrub Caryopteris Buttonbush

drought tolerant Drought-tolerant plants provide lush, low-maintenance beauty for gardeners hoping to conserve water and money, as well as those in areas with little rainfall.

TREES Gingko Red maple American elm

Honey locust Juniper Goldenrain tree

Redbud Bur oak

Arborvitae Forsthia Lilac Juniper Northern bayberry

Potentilla Barberry Weigela

SHRUBS Crapemyrtle Viburnum Vitex Sumac Rose

... for poorly drained sites Choose plants that tolerate wet feet for slow-draining soils and low-lying areas. These trees and shrubs will thrive in wet or damp conditions that can drown other plants.

TREES Red maple Silver maple Downy serviceberry River birch American hornbeam Northern catalpa Common hackberry Persimmon

Green ash Honeylocust Sweet gum Sweet bay magnolia Dawn redwood Black gum London plane tree Sycamore

Swamp white oak Pin oak Willow oak Bald cypress Arborvitae Lacebark elm Japanese zelkova Willow

Possumhaw Inkberry Holly Winterberry Virginia sweetspire Spice bush Northern bayberry Elderberry

Highbush blueberry Arrowwood viburnum American Cranberrybush

SHRUBS Red chokeberry Black chokeberry Sweetshrub Button Bush Summersweet Redosier dogwood, Cornus sericea 2-7