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Almond, "Russian"

Prunus tenella

This dwarf shrub features profuse white to rosy red flowers blooming in late May. Produces nuts that wildlife enjoys, but may be too bitter for human consumption.

Mature Width:

4 - 5'

Mature Height:

4 - 5'

Plant Care:

•Needs a sunny, well-drained spot

•Suckers (spreads via the roots)

Caragana, "Common"

Caragana arborescens

Excellent hedge or windbreak, with a high heat and drought resistance. Small yellow flowers in spring lead to small bean shaped seed pods that are dropped in late August. With a yellow fall color and a 40 - 50 year life span, this shrub is a good choice.

Mature Width:

10 - 15'

Mature Height:

10 - 15'

Plant Care:

•Plant in a dry and high area; does not do well in a soggy spot

Caragana, "Globe"

Caragana frutex 'Globosa'

A very small, dense shrub that makes an excellent foundation plant; it produces the freshest green leaves in spring with yellow flowers, and small seed pods in August. Works well as a substitute for Globe Cedar in a hot, dry, or windy location.

Mature Width:

2 - 3'

Mature Height:

2 - 3'

Plant Care:

•Prefers a well-drained, sunny location

Caragana, "Pygmy"

Caragana pygmaea

Pygmy Caragana is a compact, finely textured shrub. Its branches are thorny but graceful and spreading. It has yellow flowers in spring followed by small bean-shaped seed pods that drop in late August.

Mature Width:

3 - 5'

Mature Height:

3 - 5'

Plant Care:

•Needs a sunny, well-drained location

Cherry, "Cistena (Purple sandcherry)"

Prunus x cistena

This red/purple-leafed shrub is beautifully contrasted by its light pink flowers in spring. Branch tips typically freeze in winter, but grows back from below the snow line.

Mature Width:

3 - 4'

Mature Height:

3 - 4'

Plant Care:

•To mitigate tip-freezing, prune every spring, which also helps to thicken the shrub

•A wind protected spot is best

•Needs well-drained soil

Cranberry, "Highbush"

Viburnum trilobum

This native shrub produces bright red fruit that is great for jams, jellies, juice or wine. Fruit ripens late summer. It is also considered an ornamental shrub because of the showy white blooms, maple shaped leaves and good red fall colour.

Mature Width:

6 - 7'

Mature Height:

6 - 8'

Plant Care:

•Requires two plants for pollination.

Forsythia, "Northern Gold"

Forsythia x 'NIMBUS'

This forsythia has very showy blooms in early spring - forsythias are the first plants to bloom; the branches are covered with small, bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers. We have started long-term winter hardiness testing, and so far it has done well in a sheltered spot with good snow cover; above the snow line it may tip freeze in a bad winter or exposed location.

Mature Width:

6 - 8'

Mature Height:

6 - 8'

Plant Care:

•Needs a sunny, well-drained spot with wind-protection; good snow cover is helpful

•Prune just after it has finished blooming to keep a more compact habit

Honeysuckle, "Arnold Red"

Lonicera tatarica 'Arnold Red'

Deep pink flowers early June turn into bright and showy red fruit from midsummer through the fall. This plant is insect resistant and has a growth rate of 1-2’ per year. Use like a large lilac shrub; it makes an excellent back drop plant.

Mature Width:

6 - 8'

Mature Height:

6 - 8'

Plant Care:

•Mild toxicity when any plant part is consumed in large quantities: humans and pets (not birds or horses).

Honeysuckle, "Honeyrose"

Lonicera tatarica 'Honeyrose'

Similar to the Arnold Red with deep rose-red flowers. Improved resistance to disease. Has a better structure and flowers than the Arnold Red.

Mature Width:

8 - 10'

Mature Height:

8 - 10'

Hydrangea, "Annabelle"

Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Phenomenal white blooms cover this low, full shrub from August into late September. These blooms make excellent bouquets or dried flowers.

Mature Width:

3 - 4'

Mature Height:

3 - 4'

Plant Care:

•Hydrangeas prefer a sheltered location with some moisture; extra insulation in winter (e.g. old leaves) will help reduce winter damage

•In the spring Hydrangea arborescens varieties can be cut back to 6" from the ground; they bloom on the new growth and will reached mature height every season