Tankard Nurseries

Shrubs

Our shrubs are listed alphabetically by scientific name.
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ABELIA
x 'Edward Goucher' Edward Goucher Abelia A dense and compact shrub has purplish-pink flowers throughout summer and into fall. Height: 4-5' Spread: 4-5' Zone: 6-9	x grandiflora Glossy Abelia Semi-evergreen with white trumpet flowers that emerge in late summer and persist into fall. Height: 3-6' Spread: 3-6' Zone: 6-9
x grandiflora 'Little Richard' Little Richard Abelia Compact, semi-evergreen shrub with white trumpet-shaped flowers from early summer to frost. Good for low hedge, border or mass plantings. Height: 4-5' Spread: 4-5' Zone: 6-9

AESCULUS

pavia
Red Buckeye
A native clumping form shrub or small tree. Red flowers in spring. Grows best in full sun, but will flower in shade.
Height: 15-20' Spread: 15-20' Zone: 4-8

ARONIA

arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'
Brilliant Red Chokeberry
A multi-stem, upright deciduous shrub/tree with glossy foliage and bright red fruit in fall. Fall color is bright crimson.
Height: 10' Spread: 8' Zone: 5-8

BERBERIS

gladwynensis 'William Penn'
Dwarf Evergreen Barberry
Dense mounding shrub with dark green foliage that turns bronze in winter. Bright yellow flowers in spring.
Height: 3-4' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 4-8

thunbergii 'Concorde'
Dwarf Redleaf Japanese Barberry
Compact barberry with improved red to purple color.
Height: 2-3' Spread: 2-3' Zone: 3-8

thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'
Dwarf Redleaf Japanese Barberry
Dense, low growing deciduous shrub with dark red foliage.
Height: 1 1/2-2' Spread: 2 1/2-3' Zone: 3-8

thunbergii 'Rose Glow'
Redleaf Japanese Barberry
Deciduous deep purplish-red foliage with mottled rose-pink new growth.
Height: 5-6' Spread: 4-5' Zone: 4-8

thunbergii 'Royal Burgundy'
Royal Burgundy Barberry
A dwarf, compact deciduous shrub with burgundy-red foliage that holds its color in the summer heat. The compact habit and color make this plant more desirable to use in the landscape.
Height: 5-6' Spread: 4-5' Zone: 4-8

BUDDLEIA

davidii 'Black Knight'
Butterfly Bush
Deciduous shrub with fragrant dark purple flowers and bluish-silver foliage. Blooms all summer into fall and responds well to pruning.
Height: 5-6' Spread: 4-5' Zone: 4-8

BUXUS
microphylla 'Green Beauty' Green Beauty Boxwood A compact form with glossy dark green foliage that holds color through the winter. Height: 8' Spread: 4' Zone: 5	microphylla 'Wintergreen' Wintergreen Boxwood A spreading form with light green foliage throughout winter. Height: 3' Spread: 4' Zone: 4
sempervirens American Boxwood A classic of the American landscape. Evergreen shrub with upright oval habit. Height: 5-7' Spread: 5-7' Zone: 5-8	x 'Green Velvet' Green Velvet Boxwood A slow growing hybrid with rounded leaves, and a low growing habit. Plant retains its green color through winter. Height: 3-4' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 5-8
sempervirens 'Inglis' Inglis Boxwood Extremely hardy, globe shape. Maintains beautiful green-blue color in winter. Resistant to buxus leaf minor. Height: 7' Spread: 7' Zone: 4-8	sempervirens 'Rotundifolia' Rotundifolia Boxwood Beautiful oval, compact form. Attractive bright, dark green leaves. Height: 10' Spread: 9' Zone: 5-8
sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' Old English Boxwood or Dwarf Box Slow grower, considered the standard or "true edging" boxwood. Plant can be kept a few inches high. Height: 2-3' Spread: 2-3' Zone: 5-8	sinica var. insularis 'Meadows Garden' Meadows Garden Korean Boxwood Medium green fluffy bun. Semi-dwarf that needs no pruning. Height: 2' Spread: 3' Zone: 7
x 'Franklin's Gem' Franklin's Gem Boxwood Compact, mounding shrub with fine textured, emerald green foliage. Height: 15" Spread: 2-3' Zone: 5-8	x 'Green Gem' Green Gem Boxwood A slow growing, mounding hybrid with deep green foliage which lasts all winter. Height: 2-3' Spread: 2-3' Zone: 5-8
x 'Green Mountain' Green Mountain Boxwood Upright grower is sheared to a semi-pyramidal form. No bronzing in the winter. Height: 4-5' Spread: 2-3' Zone: 5-8	x 'Green Mound' Green Mound Boxwood Compact grower with pretty mounding form. Dark green foliage. Height: 3' Spread: 3' Zone: 5-7
	x 'Winter Gem' Winter Gem Boxwood Fastest growing boxwood we sell. Noteworthy for its ability to retain dark green foliage through winter, much better than the old “Korean” boxwood. Height: 3-4' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 5-8

CALLICARPA

dichotoma 'Issai'
Purple Beautyberry
New growth is bronzy purple maturing to dark green. Soft pink flowers in mid-summer followed by masses of extraordinary, bead-like, metallic violet berries in the fall.
Height: 3-4' Spread: 2-4' Zone: 5-8

CARYOPTERIS

x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'
Bluebeard
Summer blooming shrub with blue flowers. Prune back annually to improve plant performance.
Height: 2-4' Spread: 2-4' Zone: 5-7

CEPHALOTAXUS

harringtonia 'Fastiagata'
Japanese Plum Yew
Deer resistant. Good for hedging. An excellent substitute for Taxus due to similar habit and foliage.
Height: 4' Spread: 2' Zone: 6-9

CHAMAECYPARIS

obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'
Hinoki Falsecypress
This extremely slow growing pyramidal shrub has thick, dark green foliage in artistic clusters. A great selection for texture change in rock gardens or specimen features in contemporary landscapes.
Height: 5-6' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 5-8

CLETHRA
alnifolia 'Hummingbird' Dwarf Summersweet This native shrub has many landscape merits; dark green foliage, golden-yellow fall color and prolific white flowers in spring. Height: 3-5' Spread: 4-6' Zone: 4-9	alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' Pink Summersweet Deep reddish-pink flowers that hold their color. Great when used in mass plantings. Height: 5-8' Spread: 4-5' Zone: 4-9

CORNUS

baileyi
Bailey Red Twig Dogwood
Shade tolerant shrub with upright branching structure. Deep red stems add contrast in winter.
Height: 8-10' Spread: 8-10' Zone: 3-8

CORYLOPSIS

spicata
Spike Winterhazel
Wide spreading shrub with mass of crooked flexible branches. Pleasing pale yellow flowers in early spring.
Height: 8' Spread: 8' Zone: 6-8

COTONEASTER

adpressus 'Tom Thumb'
Tom Thumb Cotoneaster
A miniature shrub that forms a dense, tight spreading mound.
Height: 1-2' Spread: 2-3' Zone: 4-8

EUONYMUS

alatus 'Compacta'
Compact Burning Bush
Dense deciduous shrub with corky-like bark and crimson-red fall color. Used frequently in mass plantings.
Height: 6-8' Spread: 6-8' Zone: 5-8

kiautschovicus 'Manhattan'
Evergreen or Spreading Euonymus
Rapid growing evergreen tolerant of salt spray and tough sites.
Height: 6-8' Spread: 6-10' Zone: 5-9

FORSYTHIA

x intermedia 'Lynwood'
Golden Bells
Heavy multi-stemmed shrub with yellow flowers in early spring.
Height: 5-8' Spread: 6-10' Zone: 4-8

FOTHERGILLA

gardenii 'Mt. Airy'
Mt. Airy Fothergilla
This deciduous shrub has green-blue foliage in spring, turning yellow-orange to red in fall. Bottlebrush white flowers appear in early May. A Michael Dirr introduction.
Height: 4-5' Spread: 4-5' Zone: 5-8

HYDRANGEA

arborescens 'Annabelle'
Hills-Of-Snow Hydrangea
Nice creamy white, ball shaped flowers reaching up to 1' in diameter. Flowers from late June to September.
Height: 4-5' Spread: 4-5' Zone: 3-9

macrophylla 'Ayesha'
Ayesha Hydrangea
A large mop-head flower of silver-pink or silver-blue flowers with big glossy leaves. A very unique hortensia.
Height: 3-5' Spread: 3-5' Zone: 6-9

macrophylla 'Dooley'
Dooley Hydrangea
A mop-head hydrangea similar to 'Nikko' but produces more flowers off axillary buds.
Height: 3-5' Spread: 3-5' Zone: 6-9

macrophylla 'Fasan'
Fasan Hydrangea
A stunning red lace-cap from the Teller Series of Switzerland.
Height: 3-5' Spread: 3-5' Zone: 5-9

macrophylla 'Glowing Embers'
Glowing Embers Hydrangea
Vibrant reddish-pink mop-head flowers with dark green foliage.
Height: 4-6' Spread: 4-6' Zone:5-9

macrophylla 'Mariesii'
Lacecap Hydrangea
Light pink or blue lacecap flowers.
Height: 4-6' spread: 4-6' Zone: 6-9

macrophylla 'Lady in Red' PPAF
Lady in Red Hydrangea
Compact mounded habit with pinkish-white lacecap flowers which mature to a lush burgundy rose. Rich reddish-purple fall foliage with distinctive red stems and veins.
Height: 24" Spread: 36" Zone: 6-9

macrophylla 'Mariesii Variegata'
Variegated Lacecap Hydrangea
Variegated foliage is green with creamy white edges. Blue or pink lacecap flowers.
Height: 4-6' Spread: 4-6' Zone: 5-9

macrophylla 'Mathilda Gutges'
Mathilda Gutges Hydrangea
Small growth habit with medium sized violet-pink flowers.
Height: 4-6' Spread: 4-6' Zone: 5-9

macrophylla 'Mousseline'
Mousseline Hydrangea
Light blue to pink flowers. Large, glossy green foliage provides good contrast. Tolerant of full sun.
Height: 4-6' Spread: 4-6' Zone: 5-9

macrophylla 'Nigra'
Nigra Hydrangea
Pink mop-head flowers on beautiful black stems.
Height: 4-6' Spread: 4-6' Zone: 5-9

macrophylla 'Nikko'
Hortensia Hydrangea
Vigorous shrub with mop-head flowers. Thrives along the sea shore. Blue flowers in acidic soil.
Height: 4-6' Spread: 4-6' Zone: 5-9

macrophylla 'Pink Lace'
Pink Lace Hydrangea
Pink mop-head flower with lace edges to the florets. A vigorous grower that flowers heavily.
Height: 4-5' Spread: 4-5' Zone: 5-7

macrophylla 'Penny Mac'
Penny Mac Hydrangea
Large, globe-shaped pink blooms with dark green foliage. Reblooms sporadically through summer.
Height: 4-5' Spread: 4-5' Zone: 6-9

macrophylla 'Pia'
Dwarf Hydrangea
Compact growing hydrangea. Deep pink mop-head flowers and dark green foliage.
Height: 2-3' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 6-9

macrophylla 'Red'
Hortensia Hydrangea
A mop-head with very strong pink to red flowers that maintain their color despite variations in soil conditions.
Height: 4-6' Spread: 4-6' Zone: 5-9

macrophylla 'Sister Theresa'
Hortensia Hydrangea
White mop-head flowers with a tiny blue eye.
Height: 3-4' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 5-9

macrophylla 'Tokyo Delight'
Lacecap Hydrangea
Blue fertile flowers margined with white florets.
Height: 4-6' Spread: 4-6' Zone: 5-9

paniculata 'Limelight'
Limelight Hydrangea
A new hydrangea with bright lime colored flowers that bloom in late summer.
Height: 6-8' Spread: 5-7' Zone: 3-9

paniculata 'Pee Gee'
Pee Gee Hydrangea
Upright spreading shrub or small tree with large white, cone shaped panicles that mature to pink flowers which can be up to 15" in length and are great for dried flowers.
Height: 8-10' Spread: 8-10' Zone: 4-8

paniculata 'Tardiva'
Tardiva Hydrangea
The last hydrangea to bloom. Upright growth habit with reddish new stems. Large panicles of white blooms in late summer.
Height: 14-16' Spread: 14-16' Zone: 3-8

paniculata 'Unique'
Unique Hydrangea
Similar to Tardiva but with an earlier bloom time. Large white blooms that last until fall.
Height: 14-16' Spread: 14-16' Zone: 3-8

petiolaris
Climbing Hydrangea
This deciduous, woody vine has glossy dark green foliage and white, flat top flower clusters in late June. Great for climbing structures of all types (trees, brick, stone, etc.) and is self supporting. On heavy wooden trellis.
Height: 1-20' Spread: 1-8' Zone: 4-8

quercifolia 'Alice'
Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea
A selection by Michael Dirr. One foot long, white flower panicles that bloom midsummer through fall. Burgundy fall foliage.
Height: 6-7' Spread: 7-8' Zone: 5-9

serrata 'Preziosa'
Preziosa Hydrangea
Pink mop-head flower that deepens to ruby red. Handsome burgundy foliage in fall.
Height: 4-6' Spread: 4-6' Zone: 5-7

quercifolia 'Snow Queen'
Snow Queen Oakleaf Hydrangea pp# 4458
Larger and denser flowers than the species. Flowers turn pink as they mature. Foliage is dark green, turning deep red-bronze in fall. Tolerates more sun than the species.
Height: 5-7' Spread: 5-7' Zone: 5-9

serrata 'Beni-Gaku'
Beni-Gaku Hydrangea
White lacecap flowers darken to pink and finally to red. Deep green foliage with great fall color.
Height: 3-4' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 5-7

serrata 'Blue Billow'
Blue Billow Hydrangea
A compact grower with blue lacecap flowers. Nice purplish-red fall color. One of the hardiest lacecaps.
Height: 3-4' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 5-7

serrata 'Blue Bird'
Blue Bird Hydrangea
A sterile blue lace cap with outer florets. Known for long blooming period and plentiful flowers.
Height: 3-4' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 5-7

HYPERICUM

androsaemum 'Albury Purple'
St. Johnswort
A large growing hypericum with purple foliage when placed in full sun. Small clustered yellow flowers with berry-like fruits. Good groundcover.
Height: 1-2' Spread: 1-2' Zone: 6-9

patulum 'Hidcote'
Shrubby St. Johnswort
Large 3" flowers late May to late June and sporadically through the summer. Tolerates dry and/or rocky soil.
Height: 2-3' Spread: 2-3' Zone: 5-9

calycinum
Aaronsbeard St. Johnswort
A semi-evergreen ground cover with bright yellow flowers in summer. Excellent in mass plantings.
Height: 1-2' Spread: 1 1/2-2' Zone: 5-9

ILEX

crenata 'Compacta'
Compact Japanese Holly
A compact, globose shrub that requires little pruning.
Height: 6-7' Spread: 6-7' Zone: 6-8

attenuata 'Foster’s #2'
Foster’s #2 Holly
Slender pyramidal evergreen with narrow, glossy dark green leaves. Produces an abundance of berries that persist through winter.
Height: 20-25' Spread: 10-15' Zone: 6-9

crenata 'Green Lustre'
Green Lustre Japanese Holly
A dense. low growing cultivar that grows twice as wide as tall. Good for low hedge or foundation plant.
Height: 2-3' Spread: 4-6' Zone: 5-8

crenata 'Helleri'
Helleri Japanese Holly
A dwarf, compact shrub with a low growth habit.
Height: 3-5' Spread: 4-6' Zone: 5-8

crenata 'Microphylla Glossy Leaf'
Glossy Leaf Japanese Holly
Vigorous shrub with a pyramidal growth habit. New growth is light green changing over to glossy dark green. Good replacement for 'Steeds'. A John E. Tankard Jr. introduction.
Height: 8-10' Spread: 4-6' Zone: 5-8

crenata 'Hoogendoorn'
Hoogendoorn Japanese Holly
Compact growth habit; requires very little pruning.
Height: 3-4' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 5-8

crenata 'Sky Pencil'
Sky Pencil Japanese Holly
A very narrow columnar holly with dark lustrous green foliage.
Height: 10-12' Spread: 2-3' Zone: 6-9

crenata 'Soft Touch'
Soft Touch Japanese Holly
Compact globose form with small serrated leaves.
Height: 2-3' Spread: 2-3' Zone: 5-8

crenata 'Wayne'
Wayne Japanese Holly
Low growing, spreading form with small leaves. Known to be the hardiest crenata. A John E. Tankard, Sr. introduction.
Height: 2-3' Spread: 5-6' Zone: 5-8

glabra compacta 'Shamrock'
Shamrock Dwarf Inkberry
Nice compact form with lustrous deep green leaves. Has superior color and branching compared to the other forms of glabra. Tolerant of moist soils. A John E. Tankard, Jr. introduction.
Height: 3-4' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 4-9

crenata 'Steeds'
Steeds Japanese Holly
Upright pyramidal habit with dark green leaves. A great choice for hedging.
Height: 6-8' Spread: 3-5' Zone: 5-8

x 'Koehneana'
Koehne Holly
An upright, pyramidal evergreen with glossy dark green foliage. Purplish color to new growth and stems. Great specimen holly.
Height: 15-20' Spread: 10-15' Zone: 7-9

x 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Nellie R. Stevens Holly
Large evergreen pyramidal shrub with dark green leaves, spines slightly reflexed. Numerous clusters of red berries add to its interest. Great for specimen or screen plantings.
Height: 20-25' Spread: 15-20' Zone: 6-8

x 'Mary Nell'
Mary Nell Holly
A dense, broad pyramidal form with glossy blue-green leaves. Clusters of red fruit persist in fall and winter. A very attractive holly for accent, specimen or screen plantings.
Height: 18-20' Spread: 12-16' Zone: 6-9

x 'Oakleaf'
Oakleaf Holly Hybrid
Pyramidal, upright evergreen with emerald green new growth changing to dark green. Good for specimen or screen planting.
Height: 14-16' Spread: 8-9' Zone: 6-9

x opaca 'Greenleaf' pp #9487
Greenleaf American Holly
Pyramidal form, somewhat fast grower with glossy, medium green, spiny foliage. Bright red berries even on young plants. Very cold hardy and tolerant of shade.
Height: 30-40' Spread: 20-30' Zone: 5-9

x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Blue Princess Holly
Slow growing broad pyramidal shrub with dense, glossy blue-green foliage and heavy fruit set.
Height: 10-14' Spread: 6-8' Zone: 5-9

x meserveae 'Blue Maid'
Blue Maid Holly
Fast growing shrub with a broad pyramidal habit. Blue-green foliage all year with deep red berry set in fall. One of the hardiest of the 'blue holly' series.
Height: 12-15' Spread: 6-8' Zone: 4-9

x meservae 'China Girl'
China Girl Holly
Considered one of the heaviest berry producers of the hybrid meservae hollies. Lustrous green foliage. Tolerates heat and drought and is extremely cold hardy.
Height: 10-12' Spread: 10-12' Zone: 4-9

verticillata 'Southern Gentlemen'
Male Winterberry
Upright, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub. Pollinator for 'Winter Red' and other varieties of verticillata.
Height: 8-9' Spread: 7-8' Zone: 3-9

verticillata 'Winter Red'
Winterberry
Upright, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with bright red fruits throughout winter. One of the best deciduous hollies. Needs male pollinator.
Height: 8-9' Spread: 7-8' Zone: 3-9

ITEA

virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
Virginia Sweetspire
Deciduous native shrub with bright green foliage changing to crimson in fall. White fragrant 6" racemes appear in May/June. Tolerant of wet conditions.
Height: 3-4' Spread: 4-6' Zone: 5-9

JUNIPERUS

chinensis 'Parsonii'
Parson's Juniper
A ground hugging evergreen conifer with flat, feathery branches and both scaly and needlelike leaves. Foliage is blue-green with a soft texture.
Height: 2-3' Spread: 2-3' Zone: 6-8

conferta 'Blue Pacific'
Shore Juniper
A fitting groundcover for sandy seashore locations. The blue-green foliage holds well all through the summer or winter.
Height: 1' Spread: 4-6' Zone: 5-9

horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
Blue Rug Juniper
A very flat growing form with silver-blue foliage. Although first discovered in coastal Maine, this ubiquitous groundcover survives in poor soil conditions as far south as Florida.
Height: 6" Spread: 4-6' Zone: 3-9

horizontalis 'Youngstown'
Andorra Compacta Juniper
A compact vase shaped evergreen groundcover with bright green summer foliage that turns bronze-purple during the winter.
Height: 1.5' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 3-9

LEUCOTHOE

axillaris
Coast Leucothoe
A native leucothoe resembling fontanesiana. Beautiful foliage with white flowers in May.
Height: 3-6' Spread: 3-6' Zone: 5-9

fontanesiana
Drooping Leucothoe
An evergreen shrub with arching branches and long pointed dark green leaves. Performs well in part/full shade. Beautiful burgundy fall color.
Height: 3-6' Spread: 3-6' Zone: 4-8

MAHONIA

baelei
Leatherleaf Mahonia
An upright, course evergreen shrub. Foliage is dull dark to blue-green. Fragrant lemon yellow flowers in March followed by striking dark blue berries in June.
Height: 6-10' Spread: 5-6' Zone: 7-9

MYRICA

cerifera
Southern Wax Myrtle
Native shrub great for screens, large hedges and naturalistic plantings. Scented light green foliage.
Height: 15-20' Spread: 12-15' Zone: 7-9

NANDINA

domestica
Heavenly Bamboo
Light, airy , blue-green foliage with purplish-red new leaves. Foliage changes to maroon-red in fall. Showy clusters of vivid red berries in fall.
Height: 5-8' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 6-9

domestica 'Harbor Dwarf'
Compact Heavenly Bamboo
Has same charcteristics of the species; maroon-red winter foliage, showy red fruits in fall, but has more compact growth habit.
Height: 2-3' Spread: 2 1/2-3 1/2' Zone: 6-9

domestica 'Fire Power'
Dwarf Nandina
Dense compact growth habit with beautiful red winter color.
Height: 1-2' Spread: 2' Zone: 6-9

domestica 'Gulf Stream'
Dwarf Nandina
A taller dwarf with strong red foliage in winter.
Height: 2.5-3.5' Spread: 2-2.5' Zone: 6-9

OSMANTHUS

heterophyllus 'Gulftide'
Gulf Tide Osmanthus
Compact, upright habit with glossy green foliage and spiny margins. More cold hardy than the species.
Height: 12-15' Spread: 10-12' Zone: 7-9

heterophyllus
Fragrant Tea Olive
Dense, upright oval habit with dark green holly-like foliage. Tolerates heavy shearing. Fragrant small white flowers in October.
Height: 12-15' Spread: 12-15' Zone: 7-9

heterophyllus 'Goshiki'
Variegated Tea Olive
Interesting gold-splashed variegation with copperish-red new growth. Tight, upright oval habit. Good for accent or specimen plantings. Original cuttings from Brookside Gardens.
Height: 8-10' Spread: 8-10' Zone: 7-9

ROSA

'Blushing Knock Out'
Blushing Knock Out Rose
Light pink flowers offer soft color throughout the season. Thrives in humid climates.
Height: 4-5' Spread: 4-5' Zone: 4-9

'Knock Out'
Knock Out Rose
The Rosa 'Knockout' has fluorescent cherry red flowers in clusters of 3 to 15 blooms and dark moss green foliage. Provides a continuous show of color from June well into the hard frosts of winter. Absolutely maintenance free and disease resistant.
Height: 3-4' Spread: 2-3' Zone: 4-8

'Double Knock Out'
Double Knock Out Rose
An abundance of small, almost miniature high centered double flowers. Slightly smaller habit than Knock Out.
Height: 3-4' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 4-9

'Pink Knock Out'
Pink Knock Out Rose
Medium to dark pink flowers from May until frost. Very low maintenance and pest/disease free.
Height: 4-5' Spread: 4-5' Zone: 4-9

'Rainbow Knock Out'
Rainbow Knock Out Rose
Coral pink blooms painted with rich yellow at the base. Excellent disease and mildew resistance.
Height: 2-3' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 4-9

SALIX

matsunda 'Snake'
Corkscrew Willow
Fast growing upright deciduous with highly contorted branches. Unique bright green lancelate, twisted foliage. Striking tree especially in winter. Shoots desirable for floral cuts.
Height: 50' Spread: 50' Zone: 6-9

SARCOCOCCA

hookeriana var. humilis
Winterbox
A compact spreading ground cover with glossy dark green leaves and small, fragrant white flowers in winter. Great for shady locations.
Height: 18" Spread: 2-3' Zone: 6-9

SPIRAEA

bumalda 'Magic Carpet'
Magic Carpet Spiraea
Compact spreading habit with vivid orange-red new growth changing to a lime-yellow. Deep rose-pink flowers in spring.
Height: 2-3' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 4-8

japonica 'Little Princess'
Little Princess Spiraea
Semi-dwarf grower with delicate leaves and pink flowers.
Height: 2-3' Spread: 2-3' Zone: 4-8

x 'Goldmound'
Goldmound Spiraea
Low mounding habit with bright yellow foliage changing slightly to yellow-green in summer. Pink flowers in late May to June.
Height: 2 1/2-3 1/2' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 4-8

japonica 'Neon Flash'
Neon Flash Spiraea
Low mounding shrub. Deep reddish-purple new growth changing to deep green. Vivid red flower clusters in summer.
Height: 3-4' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 4-8

japonica 'Shirobana'
Shirobana Spiraea
Compact mounding shrub with deep rose-pink and white flowers on the same plant. Individual flowers often have mixed colors.
Height: 2-4' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 4-8

STRANVAESIA

davidiana 'Prostrata'
Chinese Stranvaesia
A vigorous low growing ground cover. The leaves turn red on the inside which gives a unique two-toned look. Delicate white flowers occur in summer followed by bright red fruits which hold for a significant time. It prefers slightly moist well-drained soil.
Height: 1-2' Spread: 24-30" Zone: 5-8

SYRINGA

patula 'Miss Kim'
Miss Kim Lilac
A compact lilac with 3" long panicles of purple buds which develop into icy blue flowers. Attractive green foliage becomes bronze-red in autumn.
Height: 6' Spread: 5' Zone: 3-8

TAXUS

cuspidata 'Fastigiata'
Irish Yew
We trim this upright into a delicate pyramidal shape. Needles are blackish green above, streaked with dull green and a narrow shining midrib beneath.
Height: 15-30' Spread: 4-8' Zone: 4-7

x media 'Hicksi'
Hicks Yew
A rapid growing, upright columnar habit with dark green foliage.
Height: 15-20' Spread: 8-10' Zone: 4-7

x media densiformis 'Angelica'
Angelica Yew
Dense habit with uniform branching. Retains its green foliage during winter better than other Taxus medias.
Height: 3-4' Spread: 6-8' Zone: 4-7

x media 'Densiformis'
Dense Yew
Low growing spreading form, with bright green foliage.
Height: 3-4' Spread: 4-8' Zone: 4-7

x media 'Hatfield'
Hatfield Yew
Slow growing, dense, upright habit with branches ascending to the ground. Foliage is lighter than 'Hicksi'.
Height: 10-12' Spread: 8-10' Zone: 4-8

THUJA

occidentalis 'Degroots Spire'
Degroots Spire Arborvitae
A narrow, columnar form of American arborvitae. Beautiful texture and form.
Height: 6-10' Spread: 2-3' Zone: 2-8

occidentalis 'Emerald Green'
Emerald Green Arborvitae
Narrow, pyramidal habit with dense, bright green foliage that holds its color throughout winter. More heat tolerant than other cultivars.
Height: 10-15' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 2-8

occidentalis 'Little Giant'
Little Giant Arborvitae
Slow growing globe form with dark green foliage. Excellent for low hedging or borders.
Height: 3' Spread: 4-6' Zone: 3

occidentalis 'Nigra'
Dark Green American Arborvitae
Large, pyramidal habit with compact, dark green foliage which is retained throughout the year.
Height: 20-30' Spread: 5-10' Zone: 2-8

occidentalis 'Spiralis'
Spiralis Arborvitae
Deer resistant. Pleasing conical habit. Sprayed, flattened foliage similar to Hinoki Cypress. Fan-like branchlets.
Height: 25' Spread: 10' Zone: 2-7

occidentalis 'Techny'
Mission Arborvitae
Broad pyramidal habit with extremely dark green foliage all year. A slow grower with very dense foliage and branching.
Height: 10-15' Spread: 5-7' Zone: 2-8

VIBURNUM

dentatum
Arrowwood Viburnum
A dense, multi-stemmed shrub with spreading, arching branches. Dark green, rounded leaves and white flower clusters. Tolerant of salt spray.
Height: 8-10' Spread: 8-10' Zone: 2-8

dentatum 'Chicago Lustre'
Arrowood Viburnum
A vigorous grower with glossy green leaves and an upright, rounded habit. Blooms white in spring.
Height: 6-8' Spread: 6-8' Zone: 2-8

dilatatum 'Asian Beauty'
Asian Beauty Linden Viburnum
Rounded shrub with dark green foliage. Abundant glossy red fruit that lasts into winter.
Height: 6-9' Spread: 6-8' Zone: 5-8

opulus 'Roseum'
Roseum Viburnum
Produces pinkish-white flower clusters late in spring. Deep Maroon foliage in fall.
Height: 8-12' Spread: 10-15' Zone: 3-8

dilatatum 'Erie'
Erie Viburnum
A selection noted for its reliable and abundant coral red fruit that develops in August. In May a blanket of creamy fuzzy flowers make the foliage disappear.
Height: 5-6' Spread: 5-6' Zone: 5-8

nudum 'Winterthur'
Winterthur Viburnum
Creamy white flowers in spring are followed by a fruit set that changes from white to pink to bright blue. Lustrous deep green leaves that turn wine-red in fall.
Height: 6-8' Spread: 6-8' Zone: 5-8

plicatum tom. 'Rotundifolium'
Rotundifolium Doublefile Viburnum
A spreading form with round leaves. New growth is red. Round 3" flowers begin chartreuse turning white. Burgundy fall leaf color.
Height: 6' Spread: 10' Zone: 5

plicatum var. 'Shasta'
Shasta Viburnum
Broad shrub with horizontal branching habit and large white flowers in May. Bright red fruits mature to black. A National Arboretum introduction.
Height: 6-8' Spread: 8-10' Zone: 5-8

plicatum var. 'Summer Snowflake'
Summer Flowering Viburnum
White flowers from May through summer on a more compact plant than 'Shasta'. Red to purple fall color.
Height: 4-5' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 4-8

rhytidophyllum
Leatherleaf Viburnum
Semi-evergreen with leathery dark green leaves. Dome white flowers in spring. Tolerates sun or shade.
Height: 10-12' Spread: 10-12' Zone: 5-8

x burkwoodii
Burkwood Viburnum
Upright, rounded shrub with lustrous dark green foliage. Dark pink buds open into fragrant white flowers in the spring.
Height: 8-10' Spread: 6-8' Zone: 4-8

x pragense 'Decker'
Prague Viburnum
Broad leaved evergreen shrub with dark green foliage. Pink flower buds open to white flowers.
Height: 8-10' Spread: 8-10' Zone: 4-8

x rhytidophylloides 'Allegheny'
Allegheny Viburnum
A National Arboretum introduction. Upright, rounded habit with leathery green foliage, and creamy white flowers. Resistant to bacterial leaf spot.
Height: 8-10' Spread: 8-10' Zone: 4-8

WEIGELA

'Wine & Roses'
Wine & Roses Weigela
Deep burgundy-purple leaves darken to nearly black in fall and add interest to the landscape year round. The foliage is accented by an abundance of tubular rosy-pink flowers in spring.
Height: 4-5' Spread: 4-5' Zone: 4