2019 Catalog

13 DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

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FORSYTHIA

C. sericea ‘Kelseyi’ KELSEY DOGWOOD

C. baileyi RED TWIGGED DOGWOOD

F. viridissima ‘Bronxensis’ BRONX DWARF FORSYTHIA

Very attractive red stems in winter. Flat clusters of white flowers followed by blue fruits. Tolerates shade and moisture. The reddest stemmed variety. Remove old stems to the ground for best stem color each spring. 8-10' Zones 3-7 MAY-JUN C. amomum SILKY DOGWOOD A medium-sized shrub found natively along streams and wet areas. Creamy white flower clusters (the nectar is a favorite of butterflies) appear in late spring and precede the blue berry clusters. Purplish stems when young later turn brown and fissured. A great candidate for renewal pruning to stay looking fresh and colorful. Ideal for moist areas in wildlife borders, the home landscape and stream bank protection. 6-10' Zones 4-8 MAY

Dwarf red tipped dogwood makes a great ground cover or foundation plant. Prefers wet soil and sun or partial shade. Fall color is insignificant. Slow growing and compact. Can easily fit into any landscape. 2'x2-3' Zones 4-8 MAY-JUN C. alternifolia PAGODA DOGWOOD

Grown for its foliage in our area, this dense and compact dwarf form has masses of twiggy branchlets and bright green foliage. Small pale yellow flowers (may bloom in mild winters). Leaves turn purple in fall. Excellent plant for mass planting or low hedges. Tolerates a wide range of soil and light conditions. Very easy to grow. Flower buds hardy in Zone 5. 2-3' Zones 4-8 APR F. viridissima ‘McKCitrine’ CITRUS SWIZZLE™ DWARF FORSYTHIA

C. alba ‘Argenteo-marginata’ VARIEGATED DOGWOOD

Native large shrub or small tree with horizontally spreading branches in irregular tiers. Flowers are white to pale yellow in late spring, followed by bluish fruits in late summer. Good red-purple fall color. A distinctive specimen or accent plant. Prefers a sheltered location with cooler, moist soil. Additional water keeps the plant healthy and vigorous. 15-20' Zones 4-7 JUN C. alba ‘Prairie Fire’ PRAIRIE FIRE DOGWOOD

An unusual variegated form of forsythia selected by Dan Moore at McKay. New growth ignites as it emerges lime green with a chartreuse variegation. Late season the foliage ages to a light green with creamy white variegation. A slow growing plant excellent for borders or mass plantings. It has not flowered significantly in Wisconsin. Best in full sun and when the more vigorous shoots of youth are pruned. Fall color adds a mauve blush over the foliage when the cool temperatures come on long and slow. Get swizzled! 24" Zones 4-8 APR F. x intermedia ‘Fiesta’ FIESTA FORSYTHIA

Variegated cream and green foliage. Fall coloring mottled red. Bright red branches in winter. Tolerates heavy soils. Pruning will greatly improve this plant. Winter pruning to remove old stems and a light summer trim will keep it looking fresh. 6-8' Zones 3-7 MAY

ELDERBERRY SAMBUCUS

This orange-red twigged dogwood has incredibly vibrant yellow foliage during the entire growing season. It gets to about 5-6' tall and wide. Very urban tolerant and drought resistant. The pointed yellow foliage is retained in the sun, but becomes more chartreuse in the shade. With the traditional red stems in the winter, this beauty is colorful in the yard any time of the year. Small creamy white flowers in May precede the white berries in the summer. 5-6' x 5-6' Zones 3-7 MAY C. sericea REDOSIER DOGWOOD A native shrub with vigorous, dark red branches in winter. Clusters of white flowers followed by white berries. Will tolerate heavy soils. Remove oldest stems to ground for best stem color each spring. 8-10' Zones 3-7 JUN

S. canadensis 'York' YORK ELDERBERRY

An excellent, upright mounding, yet compact form of forsythia with most incredible foliage. The mottled green and yellow leaves are colorful all season long. Young red stems stand out nicely against the variegated foliage. Bright yellow blooms adorn the plant in April. A colorful shrub for the border. 3-4' Zones 4-8 APR

A nice selection of our native Elderberry. Exceptionally heavy set of superior fruit.White flowers in large clusters are very showy. Blooms on first year wood; older canes should be removed or cut down each spring. 6-8' Zones 3-9 JUN