2019 Catalog

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 14

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F. x intermedia ‘Courtasol’ GOLD TIDE™ FORSYTHIA

F. x ‘Sunrise SUNRISE FORSYTHIA

H. arborescens 'Abetwo' INCREDIBALL HYDRANGEA

A semi-spreading habit, combined with numerous branches, gives ‘Sunrise’ a full and compact appearance. The abundant, bright yellow flowers are produced on short lateral branches. Can be planted as a specimen or en masse on a slope. Excellent deep green, glossy foliage and nice purple fall color. 5' Zones 4-8 APR

FOTHERGILLA

F. major ‘Mount Airy’ MOUNT AIRY FOTHERGILLA

NEW! Incrediball has the largest snowball flowers of any hydrangea on the market. This improved "Annabelle" has stronger stems and larger flowers than the original to help in eliminating flopping flower heads. An increased amount of florets and the mammoth flowers make this a welcome upgrade on a classic plant for the garden. Mature size is around 4-5' tall and wide. Our designers suggest using this as a hedge in the landscape, naturalizing and make for a dramatic cut flower! For the biggest, most abundant blooms and strongest stems, plant where it gets at least six hours of sun each day (warmer climates can get away with a bit less). 4-5' Zones 3-8 JUN-AUG H. arborescens 'NCHA3' INVINCIBELLE® RUBY HYDRANGEA

An outstanding ground cover forsythia that will spread about 3-4' across and will attain a height of only 2½'. The larger, more aggressive upright sprouts should be removed to maintain the ground hugging habit. Small, fine textured foliage is a shiny light green and very attractive. In fall, the color is yellow in the interior of the plant, and purplish to the outside. One of the first plants to bloom in spring with excellent lemon yellow flowers along each stem lasting up to a month. Flower bud hardiness is better than F. ‘Bronxensis’ by about a zone. 2-2½' x 4' Zones 4-8 APR Dense, upright growth. Brilliant yellow flowers cover the branches. Deep green foliage. Trim and thin branches after bloom. Flower buds hardy to Zone 5. 5-7' Zones 4-8 APR F. x ‘Meadowlark’ MEADOWLARK FORSYTHIA F. x intermedia ‘Lynwood Gold' LYNWOOD GOLD FORSYTHIA

A slow growing plant with rounded, dark blue-green leaves free of disease problems (the foliage resembles Witchhazel). Mount Airy was selected for reliable and intense fall color. Leaves turn brilliant red/orange/ yellow with shades of purple. The blooms are unique and unusual and resemble 1½" white bottle brushes. Blooms usually occur in late April or inMay and are quite fragrant. Blooms occur before the foliage and will last for 3-4 weeks. The mature size of the plant can be up to 4' tall and spread slightly more, but is very slow growing inWisconsin. Full sun to part shade, moist, well-drained, acidic soils. Protect from rabbit feeding in winter. 3-4 ' Zones 5-8 APR-MAY

HAZELNUT CORYLUS

C. americana AMERICAN HAZELNUT

Fall color is a mosaic of purple, red, orange and yellow. A native plant that will grow into dense clumps. Rounded edible nuts. Useful as wildlife food. Excellent for naturalizing. 8-10' Zones 4-9

This is the first red flowering Hydrangea arborescens. Sure to be a hit at the front of every landscape! Dark red buds open to create a two toned flower of bright red and pink with a strong stemmed, dark green foliage. A great summer re-blooming Hydrangea.

18-24"

Zones 4-9

JUL

HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS TYPES

H. arborescens 'NCHA2' INVINCIBELLE® SPIRIT II HYDRANGEA

H. arborescens ‘Annabelle’ ANNABELLE HYDRANGEA

A pink flowering Annabelle Hydrangea that starts to bloom in July with very dark colored pink flowers that fade as they age and remain showy until frost and after. Cool, moist soils best, or additional moisture may be required during hot dry periods. The flowers actually get larger as the plants age. Cut the plants down each spring, as the flowers are borne on new wood coming from the ground. 3' Zones 4-9 JUL

Large, 10-12” snow white globe shaped flowers. Low erect shrub. Rich green foliage. Sturdy stems support flowers. Blooms very dependably. Japanese Beetles don’t like this plant. Prune to a few inches above the ground every spring. 3-4' Zones 3-9 JUL-SEP

Strong, vigorous hybrid forsythia developed for flower bud hardiness to -35 degrees F. Easy to grow. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Spectacular spring show. Golden blooms last a very long time. Trim and thin branches after bloom. 8' Zones 3-8 APR