2019 Catalog

11 DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

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ALPINE CURRANT RIBES

A. arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ BRILLIANT RED CHOKEBERRY

A. melanocarpa ‘Viking’ VIKING CHOKEBERRY

R. alpinum ALPINE CURRANT

Multi-seasons of ornamental interest start with white flowers in May followed by dark, glossy leaves and crowned by a dynamite fall color show of purples, orange and scarlet. ‘Viking’ is actually used as an orchard fruit in Europe. This plant is self-fertile so each plant will have the large fruit set typical of this variety. These edible fruit are high in Vitamin C, iodine and antioxidants and are used fresh, stewed, dried or as juice. 5'x5' Zones 3-8 MAY

Beautiful shrub with dark green foliage. The white flowers in May are followed by glossy, bright-red berries retained into winter. The fall color is outstanding, varying from rich crimson to reddish-purple. 6-8' Zones 5-8 MAY A. melanocarpa ‘Morton’ IROQUOIS BEAUTY™

This is an excellent dwarf, compact, dense shrub, growing 3-4 feet high. Leafs out early in spring. Inconspicuous yellow flowers in June. Excellent for hedges, either trimmed or untrimmed. Does well in shade. This selection has shown to be resistant to leaf drop. Very reliable. Easy transplanter. 3-4' Zones 2-7 JUN R. alpinum 'Green Mound' GREEN MOUND ALPINE CURRANT

COTONEASTER

C. apiculatus CRANBERRY COTONEASTER

Iroquois Beauty™ is aMidwestern selection of the native Black Chokeberry. Like all Chokeberry it has clusters of white flowers in spring followed by a nice display of black fruit from late summer through fall. Late fall brings excellent purple fall color. Iroquois Beauty™ is a more compact selection that rarely gets taller than 3 ft. 3' Zones 4-7 MAY A. melanocarpa 'UCONNAM165' LOW SCAPE® MOUND Low Scape Mound is adapatable to wet or dry soils. It has dark green glossy foliage, white flowers in the spring, purple-black fruit in the summer and finishes with a red with a hint of orange fall color. 1-2'x2' Zones 3-7 MAY A. arbutifolia ‘Erecta’ UPRIGHT RED CHOKEBERRY

A nice, hardy selection that stays dense and rounded. The dark-green foliage is smaller than the species. Will spread to about 2-3' and may get a little taller. Leafs out early, retains foliage all summer and grows in sun or shade. Excellent in mass or foundation planting. 2-3½' Zones 2-7 MAY

Low, dense, mounded shrub with pink flowers and arching branches bearing abundant bright red berries which persist into the winter. Small, rounded, shiny dark-green leaves turn reddish in fall. A nice ground- cover. Prefers well-drained soil. 2-3'x3-5' Zones 4-7 MAY C. lucidus/acutifolius HEDGE COTONEASTER

DAPHNE D. x burkwoodii ‘Carol Mackie’ CAROL MACKIE DAPHNE

Very upright with exceptional red fall color. Does well in heavier soils. Quite shade tolerant. A multi-season ornamental. 5-7' Zones 4-8 MAY

A dense, mounded shrub with abundant, fragrant, white flowers in spring followed by 1/3” berries. Evergreen foliage is green with cream colored margins. Requires a cool, dry or well-drained site and alkaline soil. Will not tolerate excessive moisture. 2-3' Zones 4 -7 MAY

Strong, upright shrub with pink flowers. Dark green, glossy foliage turning red in fall. Fruits are reddish at first, then black. Excellent hedge at almost any height up to 10' Xeriscape plant. 8-10' Zones 4-7 MAY