Shrubs - Abrahamson Nurseries

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Common Name
Botanical
Name
Rhododendron
Azalea, Golden Lights
'Golden Lights'
Azalea, Mollis
Light
Req.
Notes
Height - 4-5' Spread - 3-4' Introduced for its golden flowers which are
smaller than 'Northern Lights'. The foliage is also more resistant to mildew
Full Sun
than 'Northern Lights', and displays great fall color. Flowers late May to early
June.
Height - 4-5' Spread - 4-5' One of the most gorgeous of flowering shrubs.
The lovely, large waxen blooms literally cover the plants in May and June.
Rhododendron x
Part Sun Colors range through orange, yellow and salmon. Grows well in sun or shade,
kosteranum
but best in partial shade. Grown from the University of Minnesota collection
of hardy azaleas.
Azalea, Northern HiLights
Rhododendron
'Northern HiLights'
Full Sun
Height - 4-5' Spread - 5' Blooms are a creamy white with yellow upper lip
petals. The fall foliage is an outstanding bronzed burgundy. From the
University of Minnesota.
Azalea, Northern
Lights
Rhododendron
'Northern Lights'
Full Sun
- Part
Sun
Height - 4-5' Spread - 5-6' Flowers of medium size in beautiful shades of
light to deep pink. Prefers light shade, but also does well in full sun. Plants
are reliably hardy with flower buds surviving -40°F. From the University of
Minnesota.
Azalea, Rosy Lights
Rhododendron
'Rosy Lights'
Full Sun
Height - 4-5' Spread - 5-6' 'Rosy Lights' is a dark rose-pink. A spectacular
display of fragrant flowers are produced in late May or early June. Flower
buds are winter hardy to -45°F. From the University of Minnesota.
Azalea, White Lights
Rhododendron
'White Lights'
Height - 5-6' Spread - 5-6' Flower buds are a pale delicate pink in the
balloon stage. Upon initial opening the flowers have a pink tinge which fades
Full Sun
at full bloom to give a virtually white appearance in the landscape. Flower
buds are winter hardy at -35°F. From the University of Minnesota.
Barberry, Admiration
Berberis
thunbergii
'Admiration'
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Barberry, Burgundy
Carousel
Berberis
thunbergii
'Bailtwo'
Full Sun
Height - 12-18" Spread - 18-24" This exciting dwarf red barberry was
selected for its show stopping bright orange-red foliage with contrasting
yellow margins. Leaf color continues throughout the summer, turning
brilliant red in fall. Broad, upright growth requires little or no pruning to
maintain. Makes a spectacular display in the garden border. 2010 Award of
Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
Full Sun
Height - 3' Spread - 4-5' A Bailey Nurseries introduction, this selection of
Japanese red barberry has slightly larger, burgundy-purple foliage that
arches slightly. An excellent accent, hedge or thorny barrier plant. Prefers
moist, but well-drained soils.
Full Sun
Height - 2' Spread - 3' A dwarf globe shaped barberry with deep purple,
velvety foliage. New growth is red giving the shrub an interesting accent.
Fruit is red and sparse. Its small size makes it ideal for the perennial border
or the front of a shrub border. Tolerates dry conditions well.
Barberry, Crimson
Pygmy
Berberis
thunbergii
Full Sun
'Crimson Pygmy'
Height - 2' Spread - 2-3' A dwarf selection of the Japanese red barberry
that is ideal as a low growing hedge plant. Place in full sun for best color.
Very nice orange/scarlet fall color.
Barberry, Orange
Rocket
Height - 4' Spread - 18-24" An exciting barberry variety selected for its
Berberis
upright growth in addition to foliage colors in vivid shades of red and orange.
thunbergii
Full Sun New growth emerges radiant with orange-red tones deepening to dark red.
'Orange Rocket'
Light yellow flowers in the spring are followed by small crimson fruit. Foliage
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hues intensify in fall, making 'Orange Rocket' light up the landscape.
Barberry, Sunjoy
Golden Pillar
Berberis
thunbergii
Full Sun
'Maria' PP18,082
Height - 3-4' Spread - 4' Similar in shape to 'Helmond Pillar', but with
bright golden foliage and red new growth. Bright orange-red fall foliage is
stunning. In side by side tests with other yellow barberry varieties, Sunjoy®
proved to be very burn resistant.
Black Chokeberry,
Glossy
Aronia
Full to
melanocarpa var.
Part Sun
elata
Height - 4-6' Spread - 4-6' A splendid ornamental shrub. White flowers in
May, followed by 1/4" black fruits that hang on well into winter. Aronia
berries can be eaten fresh, used for baking, jams, juice and wine. Great
red/orange fall color. Can be used in rain gardens.
Barberry, Concorde
Berberis
thunbergii
'Concorde'
Black Chokeberry,
Iroquois Beauty
Aronia
melanocarpa
'Morton'
Boxwood,
Chicagoland Green
Buxus 'Glencoe'
Burning Bush, Dwarf
Height - 3-4' Spread - 4-5' Selected for its compact habit, with 10-year-old
plants reaching just 3'x5'. Three-season interest begins with clusters of white
flowers in spring, black berries in summer, followed by wine-red fall color.
Full to
Great for mass planting, the plant does sucker and will form colonies. Good
Part Sun
for wetland reclamation. Good food source for birds. Tough, adaptable
variety that will grow under wet or dry conditions, in full sun or part shade.
Berries can be eaten fresh, used for baking, jams, juice and wine.
Full to
Part Sun
Euonymus alatus
Full Sun
'Compactus'
Height - 3-4' Spread - 5' Selected for its excellent cold hardiness, surviving
-32 °F with no dieback. A fine textured evergreen shrub that tolerates
pruning and shearing well. Often used as a small hedge and for topiary.
Prefers well-drained soil and some protection from winter winds.
Height - 5-6' Spread - 5-8' Dwarf form of E. alatus. Bushy and compact,
corky barked plant. Excellent for hedges. Brilliant fall color when it gets full
sun.
Burning Bush,
Standard
Cotoneaster, Hedge
Cotoneaster, Tom
Thumb
Height - 10' Spread - 8-12' Known for its winged, corky bark. Burning bush
has yellow flowers in May-June. It will tolerate shade, but will turn brightest
Euonymus alatus Full Sun
fall color in full sun. Good for borders and screens. Excellent long lasting fall
color.
Cotoneaster
lucidus
Full Sun
Cotoneaster
adpressus 'Tom Full Sun
Thumb'
Height - 8-10' Spread - 4-5' An excellent hedge plant that withstands
pruning. Small pink flowers bloom in spring and are followed by black fruit.
Free from insects and disease. Xeriscape plant.
Height - 1' Spread - 4-6' 'Tom Thumb' has a unique appeal due to its shiny
miniature leaves and the herringbone pattern of its branches. This dwarf
variety will eventually spread to 6' and self-root where limbs touch the
ground. Although it rarely bears fruit, the stunning red fall color is reward
enough. Looks spectacular in a rock garden. Prefers dry soil and full sun.
Currant, Alpine
Ribes alpinum
Height - 3-5' Spread - 5-6' Dense glossy leafed shrub suitable for hedges in
Full Sun
open or shady area. Small greenish flowers in April-May. Responsive to
to Shade shearing. A Bailey Nurseries selection highly resistant to summer blight. Sun
or shade.
Dogwood, Cardinal
Cornus sericea
'Cardinal'
Height - 8-10' Spread - 8-10' Cardinal Red Osier dogwood was selected for
Full Sun its bright red winter twig color. A hybrid dogwood that was developed by the
University of Minnesota in 1986. Tolerates moist soils.
Dogwood, First
Editions® Firedance™
Cornus sericea
'Bailadeline'
Height - 3-4' Spread - 4-5' Firedance™ is similar to 'Isanti' yet has a much
more compact, uniform habit and less foliar problems than the species.
Full Sun White spring flowers are replaced with white berries attractive to birds. Redpurple fall color. Tolerant of wet conditions and suitable for rain gardens.
Discovered by Terry Schwartz of Bailey Nurseries.
Dogwood, Garden
Glow
Cornus hessei
'Garden Glow'
Height - 3-5' Spread - 3-4' Luminous, chartreuse foliage adds sunshine to
shady borders. White summer flowers and white to pale blue berries
Part to
accompany lush, golden foliage. In mild, extended falls, leaves turn rosy red
full
to burgundy. Red stems add an appealing color to the winter landscape. Not
Shade
recommended for full sun, will tolerate heavy shade however, the foliage will
turn darker in that situation. From the University of Minnesota.
Dogwood, Gray
Cornus racemosa
Height - 6-8' Spread - 5-6' An easy to grow, hardy shrub. Lovely clusters of
Full to white berries on red stalks with gray stems. A good shrub for background or
Part Sun naturalized plantings. Our seed source comes exclusively from Minnesota to
ensure superior hardiness. Sun or light shade.
Dogwood, Ivory Halo
Cornus alba
'Bailhalo'
Full Sun
Height - 5-6' Spread - 5-6' A Bailey Nurseries introduction, this compact
selection of variegated dogwood provides beautiful variegated foliage in
summer and attractive red twigs in winter. Its finer textured, fuller, more
compact form lends itself to use in smaller planting areas. (CPBR#1097, C®)
Dogwood, Pagoda
Cornus
alternifolia
Part Sun
Height - 15-20' Spread - 20-25' Pale yellow flowers in May turn into
attractive blue-black fruits. Branches grow in irregular tiers forming a
somewhat horizontal plant. Leaves turn red in fall. Pot or plant under
conditions of high humidity until growth is established.
Dogwood, Red
Twigged
Cornus baileyi
Full to
Part Sun
Height - 8-10' Spread - 8-10' An excellent red stem dogwood that provides
beautiful color in winter. Porcelain-blue fruits. Shade tolerant. Very
adaptable. Tolerates Moist Soils.
Elderberry, Black
Lace
Forsythia, Gold Tide
Forsythia, Northern
Gold
Hazelnut, American
Honeysuckle, Cool
Splash Dwarf Bush
Height - 8-10' Spread - 8-10' A totally new type of elderberry. The dark
Sambucus nigra
purple, finely cut foliage has an exotic appeal usually found only in Japanese
Part Sun
'Eva' PP15,575
maples. Pink buds open to lacy white blossoms in May to June. Excellent
specimen plant and also attractive in large containers.
Forsythia
'Courtasol'
PP9,104
Height - 2-3' Spread - 2-3' This ground-cover type forsythia from France
has a compact, ground-hugging habit, excellent for mass plantings. It blooms
with a lemon-yellow flower in early spring, prefers full sun to light shade, and
Full Sun
moist, well-drained soils - it is not tolerant of dry soils. The plant itself is
hardy to zone 4. However, the flower buds will need adequate snow cover in
zone 4 for consistent spring bloom.
Height - 6-8' Spread - 5-7' This upright shrub has gray-yellow branches and
Forsythia
golden yellow flowers That bloom very early in spring. With outstanding
Full Sun
'Northern Gold'
flower color and bud hardiness, it produces flowers to the top of branches in
Canada.
Corylus
americana
Height - 6-8' Spread - 6-8' Rounded edible nuts .5 inch wide and 2 to 4 in a
Full Sun cluster. Useful for the shrub border and in naturalistic settings. Sun or partial
shade. Nice yellow fall color.
Height - 3-4' Spread - 3-4' Cool Splash® is the first variegated diervilla and
its bright white stands out dramatically even in shady borders. The cool
Diervilla
Full Sun foliage stays bright and clean right up until the first frost. Bunches of yellow
sessilifolia 'LPDC
to Part blossoms adorn the plant in June and July. Easy-to-grow in a variety of soils,
Podaras'
Shade Cool Splash® is a densely branched shrub that forms underground suckers,
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developing colonies over time. Use in woodland settings or mass plantings
for a spectacular effect. C®.
Full Sun Height - 4' Spread - 3-4' Excellent for mass plantings and slopes. Foliage is
Honeysuckle, Dwarf
Diervilla lonicera to Part
free of disease and insect problems. Small yellow flowers in late spring or
Bush
Shade
early summer. Does well in sandy and dry soils. Very hardy.
Hydrangea, Bobo®
Hydrangea
paniculata
'ILVOBO' PPAF
Height - 3' Spread – 3-4' This dwarf hydrangea will turn heads! Developed
by the same breeder as Pinky Winky™, Bobo is a delightful dwarf hydrangea
Full to
that is engulfed by large white flowers in summer. The flowers are held
Part Sun upright on strong stems, and continue to grow and lengthen as they bloom.
This early blooming variety has already won the Gold Floral award for best
novelty plant, and is an undeniable asset to any small garden.
Hydrangea, Blushing
Bride
Height - 3-6' Spread - 3-6' Bred by Dr. Michael Dirr who calls this
hydrangea "My most significant introduction to date". Tests across the
Hydrangea
country have shown 'Blushing Bride' to have the same hardiness and disease
macrophylla
Full to resistance as The Original with an even faster rebloom. The flower mops are
'Blushing Bride' Part Sun
at least 6" across with pure white blooms and semi-double florets. The
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blooms mature with a light pink blush. Internodes between leaves are
smaller than on The Original thus creating an even more compact habit and
stronger stems.
Hydrangea, Endless
Summer®
Hydrangea
macrophylla
'Bailmer'
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Height - 3-5' Spread - 3-5' A Bailey Nurseries introduction, Endless
Summer® is a mop-head type hydrangea with the unique ability to bloom
consistently on both old and new wood. The result is a plant that provides
Full to
beautiful flowers all summer long. The flowers grow up to 8" in diameter,
Part Sun
with pink blooms in alkaline soils and blue blooms in acidic soil. Since Endless
Summer® blooms on new wood, removal of spent flowers will encourage
rebloom. (CPBR2305, C®)
Hydrangea, Endless
Summer®
BloomStruck™
Hydrangea
macrophylla
'PIIHM-II' PPAF
Height - 3-4' Spread - 4-5' The newest addition to the Endless Summer
Collection lives up to the promise of Endless Blooms. This reblooming
Full Sun mophead flowers on old and new wood and has perfectly rounded flowers
To
averaging 3.5 - 5" across. The rose-pink, violet or blue flower heads are held
Shade upright on striking red-purple stems. Flowers are violet-blue to blue in acidic
soil. Glossy dark green leaves with red petioles and red veins add to this
plant's presence and make it stand out before flowers ever open.
Hydrangea,
Incrediball™
Hydrangea
arborescens
'Abetwo' PPAF
Height - 4-5' Spread - 4-5' A superb improvement, with giant blooms that
Full Sun
have roughly 4 times as many flowers as 'Annabelle'. The show begins in
to Part midsummer with huge round blooms clustered atop sturdy branches that are
Shade
surrounded by medium green oval leaves. Cut back in spring to promote
flowering on summer wood. Fantastic as a specimen shrub or in a border.
Hydrangea, Limelight
Hydrangea
paniculata
'Limelight'
PP12,874
Height - 6-8' Spread - 5-7' As the name implies 'Limelight' has exquisite,
bright, lime-green to cream flowers, a beautiful color that adds a much
needed brightness to the late summer landscape. In autumn the blooms
Full to
display shades of pink, burgundy and green. Excellent vigor and floriferous
Part Sun
blooming. Prefers loamy, moist, well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
Flowers on new wood so it can be pruned in winter or early spring. Rarely to
never fed on by Japanese beetles.
Hydrangea, Little
Lime™
Height - 3-5' Spread - 3-5' A dwarf form of the extremely popular
Hydrangea
Full Sun
'Limelight' hydrangea, Little Lime™ has the same great flowers but is about a
paniculata 'Jane' to Part
third the size of the original. Soft lime-green flowers mature to pink and
PPAF
Shade
burgundy in fall.
Height – 3-5' Spread – 4-7' Like Quick Fire, it is early blooming, flowering
about a month before other hydrangeas. White flowers transform to pinkred as summer progresses. This dwarf plant fits easily into any landscape,
including container gardens. Add it to your existing hydrangea garden to
extend the hydrangea season.
Hydrangea, Quick
Fire®
Hydrangea
paniculata
Full Sun
'SMHPLQF' PPAF
Hydrangea, Quick
Fire®
Height - 6-8' Spread - 6-8' Quick to bloom, a month earlier than other
Hydrangea
varieties. Will flower in late May or early June depending on your location.
paniculata 'Bulk' Full Sun The flowers begin to turn deep pink before 'Pink Diamond' even begins to
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show flowers. A terrific way to extend the hydrangea season. Rarely to never
fed on by Japanese beetles.
Hydrangea,
Strawberry Sundae™
Hydrangea, Twist-nShout
Hydrangea, Vanilla
Strawberry™
Hydrangea
paniculata
'Rensun' PPAF
Height - 4-5' Spread - 3-4' A new compact hydrangea. Similar in many
ways to Vanilla Strawberry with one important exception, its smaller stature.
Flowers emerge creamy white in mid summer, change to pink and finally to
Full Sun
strawberry red. With its compact habit this hydrangea can add color to a
small space garden and the fantastic flower color lasts well into fall. Excellent
for fresh cut and dried flower arrangements.
Hydrangea
macrophylla
'PIIHM-I'
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Height - 3-5' Spread - 3-4' Like all plants in the Endless Summer®
Collection, Twist-n-Shout® produces abundant blooms on both old and new
wood all summer long. Lacy, deep-pink centers are surrounded by gorgeous
Full to
blossoms of pink or periwinkle blue, depending on soil type. Sturdy red
Part Sun
stems and glossy deep green leaves turn red-burgundy in fall to offer yearround interest in the garden. Easy to care for, it is an elegant stand-alone
specimen or dramatic in combination with other plants
Hydrangea
paniculata
Full Sun
'Renhy' PP20,670
Height - 6-7' Spread - 4-5' The enormous flower panicles are a blend of
vanilla and strawberry, held upright on red stems. They emerge creamy
white in mid summer, change to pink and finally to strawberry red. New
blooms gives the plant a multicolored effect in late summer and early fall.
The red coloration persists for at least 3-4 weeks. The habit is upright
becoming cascading later in the season. Excellent for fresh cut and dried
flower arrangements.
Height - 4-5' Spread - 5-6' Enjoy classic lilac fragrance for months instead
of weeks. A revolutionary new lilac, Bloomerang blooms in spring and then
recurrently throughout summer. While traditional lilac varieties bloom for a
Syringa x 'Penda'
Lilac, Bloomerang™®
Full Sun few short weeks in spring, Bloomerang's fragrant flowers appear recurrently
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until frost. This compact, mounded variety fits easily into any landscape, and
is ideal as a foundation planting or as part of the mixed border. You can even
include it into perennial beds.
Lilac, Charles Joly
Height - 10-12' Spread - 8-10' One of the earlier French hybrids, this lilac
Syringa vulgaris
is still popular. It bears smaller panicles of purple buds that turn to magenta
Full Sun
'Charles Joly'
double flowers as they open for a fabulous show! Rarely to never fed on by
Japanese beetles.
Lilac, Common Purple Syringa vulgaris Full Sun
Height - 12-15' Spread - 8-12' This old-fashioned lilac is the one most of
us remember from our youth. A perfect informal hedge or screen, it has
extremely fragrant, purple flowers in May. Color may vary from purple to
lilac and occasionally even white. The cut flowers hold up very well, and
easily fill a house with their fragrance. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese
beetles.
Lilac, Dwarf Korean
Syringa meyeri
'Palibin'
Height - 4-5' Spread - 5-7' This dwarf variety has an excellent uniform
habit and red-purple buds that open to fragrant, single, pale lilac flowers.
Full Sun
Previously known as Syringa palibiniana, it bears profuse blooms at an early
age. 2000 Gold Medal Plant Award winner.
Lilac, James
Macfarlane
Syringa x
prestoniae
'James
Macfarlane'
Height - 8' Spread - 6-10' Blooms two weeks later than Syringa vulgaris
Full Sun types. True single pink flowers bloom freely. Extremely hardy and adaptable,
withstanding moisture conditions fatal to vulgaris hybrids.
Lilac, Minuet
Height - 6-8' Spread - 5-6' This Preston hybrid by Dr. W. A. Cumming has a
growth rate about half as fast as most of the late lilacs, (5 feet in 10 years).
Syringa 'Minuet' Full Sun Its large dark green leaves fully clothe branches, as light purple flower buds
open to single, soft white-pink blooms. This lilac does not sucker to any
extent.
Height - 6-9' Spread - 5-8' The brightest pink of all late flowering lilacs,
this vigorous and nonsuckering lilac blooms prolifically in mid-June with
single, rose flowers. The foliage is larger than that of other lilacs in this
group. This outstanding lilac is extremely hardy.
Lilac, Miss Canada
Syringa 'Miss
Canada'
Full Sun
Lilac, Miss Kim
Syringa patula
'Miss Kim'
Height - 6-7' Spread - 5-6' This hardy lilac from Korea has purple buds that
open to single, fragrant, pale lilac flowers when other lilacs have finished.
Full Sun
Also known as Syringa velutina, it has leaves larger than S. meyeri and S.
microphylla and beautiful burgundy-red fall color.
Lilac, Mme. Lemoine
Syringa vulgaris
Full Sun
'Mme. Lemoine'
Height - 8-10' Spread - 10' Named in honor of the wife of the originator of
many French hybrids, Victor Lemoine, this showy lilac bears panicles of
double white flowers on a wide spreading bush. Rarely to never fed on by
Japanese beetles.
Lilac, Monge
Syringa vulgaris
Full Sun
'Monge'
Height - 10-12' Spread - 8-12' This outstanding French hybrid lilac has
showy panicles of single, red-purple florets. The flowers are held on long
stems that lend themselves to great cut flowers. Rarely to never fed on by
Japanese beetles.
Lilac, President Grevy
Syringa vulgaris
Full Sun
'President Grevy'
Height - 10-12' Spread - 8' This vigorous, upright grower produces large
panicles of starry, double lilac-blue florets. Rarely to never fed on by
Japanese beetles.
Lilac, Sensation
Lilac, Wedgewood
Blue
Maple, Amur
Maple, Dwarf Amur
Syringa vulgaris
Full Sun
'Sensation'
Height - 8-10' Spread - 8-12' A mutation of 'Hugo de Vries' with single
purple florets and a distinctive pure white border. An outstanding and
unique lilac. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles. We have seen
occasional reversion to solid creamy white blossoms.
Syringa vulgaris
Height - 6-8' Spread - 6-8' This lilac is unique for its lilac-blue buds and
'Wedgewood Full Sun large beautiful racemes. It is a showy lilac with a fine fragrance. Classified as
Blue'
excellent mildew resistance and rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.
Acer ginnala
Height - 15-20' Spread - 20-25' A graceful shrub with spreading, slender
Full Sun branches, fragrant flowers, and outstanding fall color. Adaptable to many soil
types. Sun or part shade. Extremely hardy. Can spread rapidly.
Height - 7-9' Spread - 7-8' This Bailey Nurseries introduction is a finer
Acer ginnala
branched, more compact form of Amur maple with fragrant flowers and
Full Sun
'Bailey Compact'
terrific fall color. It is great as a specimen, screen or hedge plant. Can spread
rapidly.
Mockorange, Golden
Philadelphus
coronarius
'Aureus'
Height - 3-6' Spread - 4-5' Popular golden leaf shrub with fragrant, single
Full Sun white flowers in June and nice compact form. A good accent plant. Rarely to
never fed on by Japanese beetles.
Mockorange, Snow
White
Philadelphus
'Snowwhite
Fantasy'
PP13,774
Height – 5-6' Spread - 4-5' A repeat flowering hybrid, Snow White
Sensation™ boasts 2" double flowers borne in clusters that bloom
abundantly in spring and then again in summer. A versatile shrub with pure
Full Sun
white, deliciously fragrant flowers. Attractive foliage on gracefully arching
branches guarantees easy placement in the garden with other flowering
shrubs.
Height - 4-5' Spread - 4-5' A hardy, attractive plant for its color contrast.
Physocarpus
Very nice in the foundation or as a border planting. More refined, compact
Ninebark, Dart's Gold opulifolius 'Dart's Full Sun
growing form of golden ninebark with excellent yellow foliage. White flowers
Gold'
and red fruit.
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Ninebark, Dwarf
Physocarpus
opulifolius
'Nanus'
Full to
Part Sun
Height - 3-5' Spread - 3-5' Excellent for hedges. Does well in shaded areas.
Beautiful white flowers in May and June followed by numerous red seed
pods.
Ninebark, First
Editions® Amber
Jubilee™
Height - 5-6' Spread - 4' Amber Jubilee was selected for its striking foliage in
glowing tones of orange, yellow and gold. Rounded and dense in habit, this
Physocarpus
shrub with its bold array of colors will stand out in your garden border or
opulifolius
Full Sun
make for an eye-catching hedge. Delicate white blooms are produced in
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spring, and fall foliage is highlighted with tones of red and purple, making
this ninebark appealing over the entire season.
Ninebark, First
Editions® Little
Devil™
Physocarpus
opulifolius
'Donna May'
PPAF
Height - 3-4' Spread - 3-4' This "cute little devil" will add deep burgundy
foliage color to your garden in a compact, easy to grow and maintain shrub.
An exciting improvement to ninebark selections, Little Devil™ is great for
Full Sun every garden but especially useful for smaller urban gardens or where low
maintenance is desired, as it needs little to no pruning and is free from pest
and disease issues. The dark foliage is beautifully offset by button-like whitepink flowers in June.
Ninebark, Summer
Wine
Physocarpus
opulifolius
'Seward'
PP14,821
Height - 5-6' Spread - 5-6' Improved variety of ninebark with neat, compact
branching and fine, deeply cut, dark crimson-red leaves. Summer Wine®
Full Sun combines the fine texture of Physocarpus 'Nanus' with the dark foliage of
Diabolo®. Requires little pruning. Pinkish-white flowers in mid-summer show
nicely against the dark foliage.
Pearlbush, First
Editions® Lotus
Moon™
Exochorda x
macrantha
'Bailmoon'
Full Sun
Potentilla, Creme
Brulee™
Potentilla
fruticosa
'Bailbrule'
Height – 4-5' Spread - 3-4' White, round flower buds open to 5 petaled
flowers, about 1 1/2" across. Flowers cover 90% of shrub in late April /early
May (MN). Borne in 7-12 flowered racemes at ends of short lateral stems
from branches of previous years growth. Prune after flowering.
Height – 3-4' Spread – 2-3' Add a pop of white to the landscape with this
new double flowering Potentilla bred at the Morden Research Centre in
Manitoba, Canada. Bright white flowers adorn this rounded shrub
Full Sun
throughout the entire summer. Dark green foliage contrasts beautifully with
the flowers. Tough and hardy to zone 2. Introduced by Bailey Nurseries, Inc.
Height - 2-3' Spread - 3-4' An excellent introduction from North Dakota
State University. Compact variety with deep golden, 1" flowers produced
profusely all season.
Potentilla, Dakota
Sunspot
Potentilla
Full Sun
fruticosa 'Fargo'
Potentilla, Mango
Tango
Height - 2-3' Spread - 2-3' This exciting potentilla from the University of
Manitoba has striking bicolor flowers that display shades of orange and red
Potentilla
radiating from the center of the flower petal over a base color of deep
fruticosa 'UMan' Full Sun
yellow. The red of the flowers intensifies during cooler weather; conversely,
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hot weather may signal a softening of the color. Mango Tango™ forms a tidy,
compact mound and is at its best in full sun.
Potentilla, Pink
Beauty
Height - 2-3' Spread - 2-3' This floriferous introduction from the University
Potentilla
of Manitoba has clear pink flowers and bright green foliage that is bushy and
fruticosa 'Pink Full Sun
full. The flower color normally holds well, but will fade when nights are
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extremely hot.
Rhododendron, Aglo
Rhododendron
'Aglo'
Part
Shade
Height - 3-4' Spread - 3-4' Small dark green foliage that turns light
mahogany in winter. Clusters of pink flowers in spring. Compact grower
selected for its earlier flowering. Hardy to -24°F.
Rhododendron,
P.J.M.
Rhododendron
'P.J.M.'
Part
Shade
Height - 4-5' Spread - 3-5' One of the hardiest rhododendrons for the
upper midwest. Masses of mauve flowers bloom in spring putting on a
spectacular show. An evergreen with glossy green foliage throughout the
growing season, changing to a pleasing purple in the fall. Needs acid, moist,
well-drained soil for best performance.
Rhododendron,
Purple Gem
Height - 2-3' Spread - 2-3' One of the hardiest rhododendrons for the
upper midwest. Masses of mauve flowers bloom in spring putting on a
Rhododendron x
Part Sun spectacular show. An evergreen with glossy green foliage throughout the
"Purple Gem'
growing season, changing to a pleasing purple in the fall. Needs acid, moist,
well-drained soil for best performance.
Serviceberry, Regent
Amelanchier
Full Sun
Saskatoon
alnifolia 'Regent'
Serviceberry,
Standing Ovation
Height - 4-6' Spread - 4-8' A nicely shaped shrub form of juneberry. Large
white flowers in spring. The dark purple to black fruit is sweet and good for
eating and making jelly. Xeriscape plant. 2007 GreatPlants® for the Great
Plains winner.
Height - 15' Spread - 4-5' Dark green, almost circular leaves change to red
and orange in autumn. Stems are covered in white flowers each spring,
Amelanchier
sometimes turning into edible berries in June. Its upright, perfectly oval form
Full Sun
alnifolia 'Obelisk'
is attractive even during winter. In small gardens, it will add height and all
season interest. Because of the uniformity of habit, it would make a terrific
hedge.
Height - 8' Spread – 6' This yellow-leaf smokebush will bring a unique hue
to the border. New foliage emerges with just a touch of red. Smoky yellow
Cotinus
Smokebush, Golden
flowers appear in June and July, followed by a fiery orange-red fall color,
coggygria 'Ancot' Full Sun
Spirit
changing from the bottom up. Particularly attractive when planted near
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bronze-leafed shrubs such as Diabolo®. Prefers well-drained soil in full or
part sun. Discovered at the Dutch nursery of Willem Sanders in 1990.
Smokebush, Royal
Purple
Cotinus
Height - 8-10' Spread - 8-10' Panicles of beige flowers in midsummer. May
coggygria 'Royal Full Sun experience winter injury, but recovers quickly to make a fine plant each year.
Purple'
Does best when planted in full sun. Xeriscape plant.
Snowberry, Red
Height - 3-5' Spread - 4-8' Purple-red berries persist through winter. Good
in shade or sun and on bank plantings. A spreading shrub with slender
Symphoricarpos Part Sun
arching branches. Flowers are yellow-white, flushed rose in June or July.
orbiculatus
to Shade
Tolerant of most soils. Prune in early spring so current season's growth can
produce flowers and fruit. Deer resistant.
Snowberry, White
Spirea, Ash Leaf
Spirea, Birchleaf
Spirea, Birchleaf Pink
Sparkler
Height - 5-6' Spread - 3-6' Conspicuous large, white berries in autumn.
Symphoricarpos Part Sun
Good in half shade and moist locations. Dainty, pink flowers in July. Excellent
albus
to Shade
for holding soil on steep banks. Good wildlife habitat. Deer resistant.
Sorbaria
sorbifolia
Full Sun
Height - 6-8' Spread - 5-10' Large plumes of creamy white flowers in June
with pretty fern-like foliage. Formerly called Spiraea sorbifolia, Ural
Falsespirea. Best for naturalizing where it can be allowed to spread. Mass for
erosion control. Prefers moist, well-drained, organic soil.
Spiraea
betulifolia 'Tor'
Height - 2-3' Spread - 2-3' 'Tor' is a compact mound of dark, gray-green,
birch-like leaves. Tiny white flowers cover the plant in late spring and
removal of faded flowers will encourage additional bloom. Autumn brings
Full Sun
quality shades of orange, red and purple. Works well as a specimen or group
in rock gardens, low hedges for paths and walkways, and also incorporates
well into foundation plantings.
Spiraea
betulifolia
'COURISPI01'
PPAF
Height – 3-4' Spread – 3-4' If you are a fan of Spirea 'Tor', you will love this
new twist on Spiraea betulifolia. Bred in France, Pink Sparkler™ blooms in
early summer with large pink flowers at the terminals of this rounded shrub.
Full to An added bonus is in the autumn, when new flowers are formed and bloom
Part Sun along the leaf axils in each stem. These flowers are smaller, but there are
more of them and add a pop of pink color to the fall landscape. Then, the
leaves turn a lovely burgundy red in autumn. The shape is a lovely rounded
mound and this plant needs very little pruning to keep its perfect shape.
Spirea, Double Play® Spiraea japonica
Full Sun
Artist
'Galen' P.P.A.F.
Height - 2-3' Spread - 2-3' Rich purple red new growth in spring
complements deep pink summer flowers. You'll get months of vibrant color
from this adaptable, easy to grow plant. Maintains its compact, mounded
shape with very little pruning, and has more vivid color than other Spirea
varieties.
Spirea, Goldflame
Spiraea x
bumalda
'Goldflame'
Height - 2-3' Spread - 3-4' Brilliant red new growth changing to golden
Full Sun yellow then to green. Beautiful crimson flowers in midsummer. Trouble-free
accent or foundation plant.
Spirea, Goldmound
Spiraea
'Goldmound'
Full Sun
Spirea, Little Princess
Height - 2' Spread - 2-3' A bushy plant with pink flowers in June-July.
Outstanding small colorful foliage plant for accent or contrast in the
foundation planting or shrub border.
Height - 2-3' Spread - 2-3' Similar to Daphne spirea. Small leaves on short
Spiraea japonica
Full Sun wiry stems. Pretty pink flowers bloom in summer. Excellent groundcover or
'Little Princess'
dwarf specimen shrub. Dark red fall color.
Height - 2' Spread - 2' Vibrant red shoots emerge in spring and mature
Spiraea japonica
into rich bronze, red-tipped foliage. Clusters of deep pink flowers cover the
Spirea, Magic Carpet 'Magic Carpet' Full Sun plant in early summer and contrast nicely with the foliage. In fall the foliage
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takes on rich russet tones that remain colorful well into November. 2000 MI
Grower's Choice Award Winner.
Spirea, Renaissance
(Bridalwreath)
Spiraea x
vanhouttei
'Renaissance'
Full Sun
Height - 5-7' Spread - 6-8' Selected at Bailey Nurseries for its more disease
resistant foliage, this outstanding spirea is similar in all other respects to
Vanhoutte, including beautiful white blooms.
Spirea, Snowmound
Spiraea
nipponica
'Snowmound'
Full Sun
Height - 3-4' Spread - 3-4' An excellent dwarf shrub, with dense, dark
green foliage and masses of pure white flowers in May. Deer resistnat and
drought tolerant.
Spirea, Sundrop
Spiraea
'Bailcarol'
Height - 15" Spread - 2-3' This little gem will add a drop of sunshine to any
border. A natural hybrid of 'Goldmound' and Daphne, discovered by Terry
Schwartz of Bailey Nurseries. Beautiful sprays of pink flowers in early
Full Sun
summer stand out against petite, golden foliage. A natural dwarf with a
rounded habit, requires little or no pruning. Our trials show Sundrop™ to be
hardier than most golden spirea. Foliage holds its golden-yellow color even in
the summer heat.
Spirea, Superstar
Spiraea x
bumalda
'Denistar'
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Height - 2-3' Spread - 3-4' Foliage is deep green, showing off the stunning,
scarlet red new growth to its best advantage. Pink blossoms grace the plant
Full Sun all summer long. The three-season appeal continues with an excellent bronze
fall color. Discovered by Denis Levac of Quebec, Canada and introduced by
Bailey Nurseries.
St. Johnswort
Hypericum
kalmianum
'Ames'
Height - 2-3' Spread - 2-3' A hardy form of Hypericum, selected at Iowa
Full Sun State University. 'Ames' is a perfectly rounded shrub with masses of beautiful
1" golden yellow flowers that bloom in mid summer.
Stephanandra,
Cutleaf
Stephanandra
incisa 'Crispa'
Height - 1-2' Spread - 3-6' Small yellow-white flowers in June. Branches
Full to
are slender and grow in a zig-zag pattern. Use for dense compact
Part Sun groundcover, effective for erosion control. Native to Japan and Korea. Does
well in light shade.
Sumac, Cutleaf
Staghorn
Rhus typhina
'Laciniata'
Height - 8' Spread - 12-15' Attractive cutleaf form of staghorn sumac that
Full Sun can be used as an accent or in mass plantings. Beautiful fall color of orange,
red and yellow. Xeriscape plant.
Sumac, Gro-Low
Fragrant
Sumac, Staghorn
Sumac, Tiger Eyes
Summersweet,
Hummingbird
Height - 2-3' Spread - 6-8' Excellent for mass beds and bank control, this
low growing sumac has fragrant small yellow flowers in spring followed by
Rhus aromatica Full to
velvety red fruit. The fall foliage is spectacular. Best when planted in full sun,
'Gro-Low'
Part Sun
plants should be cut back for best bud break. Named 2009 Gold Medal Plant
Award Winner by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
Height - 10' Spread - 12-15' Greenish flowers in dense terminal panicles.
Clusters of crimson berries in fall. Branches covered with dense velvet hair.
Tolerates most soil types. Xeriscape plant.
Rhus typhina
Full Sun
Rhus typhina
'Bailtiger'
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Height - 6' Spread - 6' Exclusively from Bailey Nurseries and First Editions®,
Tiger Eyes® is a beautiful golden-leafed form of cutleaf staghorn sumac. New
growth is a lively chartreuse green, quickly changing to yellow. The branches
Full Sun
angle upward while the deeply cut leaflets drape downward, giving it a
rather oriental look. As magnificent as the summer colors are, the dramatic
effect of yellow, orange and intense scarlet in autumn are unparalleled. 2007
Gold Medal Plant Award winner. (C®)
Height - 3-5' Spread - 3-4' A compact form of Clethra. Valued for its
Clethra alnifolia Full Sun summer flower, tolerance of heavy shade, and moist situations. Attractive
'Hummingbird' to Shade lustrous deep green foliage. 1994 PA Gold Medal Award Winner. Will attract
hummingbirds.
Height - 3-6' Spread - 3-4' A cultivar selected for vastly improved bright
pink flowers that do not fade to white. Blooms in midsummer and has nice
Summersweet, Ruby Clethra alnifolia Full Sun
yellow fall color. Clethra is shade tolerant but will also withstand full sun. A
Spice
'Ruby Spice' to Shade
1998 PA Gold Medal Award Winner and 2000 Cary Award Winner. Will
attract hummingbirds.
Tamarix, Summer
Glow
Tamarix
ramosissima
'Summer Glow'
Height - 8-10' Spread - 6-8' Rosy flower spikes all summer. Interesting
foliage effect. One of the finest and hardiest of all Tamarix varieties. Tolerant
Full Sun of most soils. To prevent dehydration and start buds to break on Tamarix,
the freshly potted plants should be trimmed back one-third and started
under greenhouse conditions, that is: warmth and high humidity.
Viburnum,
Arrowwood
Viburnum
dentatum
Height - 10-12' Spread - 10-12' White, flat-topped flowers in June,
Full to
followed by edible blue-black berries. Food source for wildlife. An excellent
Part Sun
shrub for wet soils, hedges, or mass planting.
Viburnum, Compact
Height - 5-6' Spread - 5-6' This compact form of American cranberrybush
Viburnum
was discovered by Pat Perkins at Bailey Nurseries. Formerly called Compact
Full Sun
trilobum 'Bailey
American cranberrybush, this hardy shrub has beautiful foliage that offers a
to Shade
Compact'
slight red edge when new, then turns a deep red in fall. Does not flower or
fruit at a young age and only lightly there after.
Viburnum, Dwarf
European
Height - 2-3' Spread - 2-4' A selected dwarf form of V. opulus. An
Viburnum opulus Full Sun
extremely dense mounded form, requires no trimming. Foundation plant or
'Nanum'
to Shade
low hedge. Does well in sun or shade and wet or heavy soils. Rarely flowers.
Viburnum, Emerald
Triumph
Viburnum
'Emerald
Triumph'
Height - 5-6' Spread - 6' Hardiness, looks and disease resistance make this
shrub a winner. As if that wasn't enough, it's easy to grow and about as low
maintenance as you can get. Tests indicate that it's pushing a true zone 3
Full to
hardiness level. White flowers shine against the deep green, glossy foliage
Part Sun
and the red to black fruits extend the season of beauty. A hybrid viburnum
developed at the University of Minnesota in 1994. Pride of Kansas Plant
Winner 2002.
Viburnum, Mohican
Viburnum
lantana
'Mohican'
Height - 6-8' Spread - 6-8' U.S. National Arboretum introduction, selected
for its compact growth. Creamy white, flat-topped flowers cover the plant in
Full to
late April or early May, followed by orange-red fruit in early July lasting a
Part Sun
month before turning black in fall. Makes a nice hedge. Resistant to bacterial
leaf spot.
Viburnum,
Nannyberry
Viburnum
lentago
Full to
Part Sun
Viburnum, Redwing
American
Cranberrybush
Viburnum
trilobum 'J. N.
Select'
Height - 20' Spread - 6-10+' Blue-black fruits. White, flat-topped flowers
in May. Native species with great durability. Good winter food for birds.
Excellent in shade, sun, moist or dry soils. Very hardy.
Height - 8-10' Spread - 6-8' A Chicagoland Grows® introduction with
excellent form and a good growth rate. Redwing® has something for every
Full to season: the new spring foliage is tinted a nice red color, white flowers appear
Part Sun in mid to late May followed by ornamental clusters of persistent bright red
fruit from late fall through early winter. The fall color is a stunning brilliant
red. A true V. trilobum, not a hybrid as many other cultivars are in the trade.
Height - 10-12' Spread - 10-12' A popular shrub. Large, double white
flowers bloom profusely in April-May. Also known as Viburnum opulus
'Sterile'.
Viburnum, Snowball
Viburnum opulus
Full Sun
'Roseum'
Weigela, April Snow
Weigela praecox
Height - 6' Spread - 4' 'April Snow' has delicate, pure white flowers in
'April Snow'
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shaped habit, reaching up to 6 feet in height with bright glossy green leaves.
Weigela, First
Editions® Shining
Sensation™
Weigela florida
'Bokrashine'
Height - 5-6' Spread - 3-4' A blooming machine, with pink funnel-shaped
flowers that bloom in May and June, and then sporadically bloom through
summer. Shiny, burgundy foliage appears as though it has been polished,
Full Sun
and contrasts nicely with the pink flowers, making this new selection from
Europe a cut above the rest. Long, arching stems provide a handsome
architectural element to the mixed border.
Weigela, Minuet
Weigela, My Monet
Weigela florida Full to
'Minuet'
Part Sun
Height - 2-2.5' Spread - 2-3' A COPF introduction developed at the
Research Station, Ottawa, Canada. Flowers freely, slightly fragrant. Corolla
tube and outer corolla is ruby red, petal lobes lilac purple, throat is yellow.
Hardier than other dwarf cultivars.
Height - 12-18" Spread - 12-18" This little masterpiece has a compact
Weigela florida
habit and colorful foliage, not to mention purplish-pink blossoms, and is very
Full to
'Verweig'
versatile. Attractive in drifts along annual or perennial borders. May also be
Part Sun
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used as an accent in a decorative container. Adds all-season color to any
garden situation.
Height - 3-4' Spread - 4-5' Attractive, clear pink flowers with a yellow
inner throat. Profuse bloomer. Compact grower with thick, dark green
leaves.
Weigela, Polka
Weigela florida
'Polka'
Full Sun
Weigela, Rainbow
Sensation
Weigela florida
'Kolmagira'
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Height - 3-4' Spread - 3-4' Even before the first flowers appear, Rainbow
Sensation™ will brighten your garden with its attractive, variegated foliage.
Full Sun
Dense clusters of soft pink flowers bloom profusely in May, attracting
hummingbirds to the garden. Weigela is especially well suited to urban
environments where it performs beautifully with minimal care.
Weigela, Red Prince
Weigela florida
'Red Prince'
Height - 5-6' Spread - 5-6' Developed at Iowa State University. The most
important characteristic of this plant is its ability to hold its flower color (red)
Full Sun as they age rather than taking on a purplish tint which often happens with
other varieties. Hardier than W. 'Vaniceki'. Tendency for a secondary bloom
in late summer, particularly if spring bloom was sparse.
Weigela, Tango
Weigela florida
'Tango'
Height - 2-3' Spread - 2-3' Another introduction in the Dance series of
Weigelas from Canada's Ottawa Experiment Station, 'Tango' has a compact,
Full Sun
bushy habit with standout purple foliage. The flowers are a beautiful red
with a yellow throat and contrast nicely with the foliage. Plant in full sun for
best performance.
Willow, Dwarf Blue
Arctic
Salix purpurea
'Nana'
Full Sun
Willow, Hakura
Nishiki
Salix integra
Full to
'Hakura Nishiki' Part Sun
Height - 4-6' Spread - 4-6' This very attractive plant is popular for its steelblue foliage and fine textured twigs that are purplish in the winter, adding
interest in the winter landscape. Good plant for wet areas or for stabilizing
stream banks. Makes an attractive hedge.
Height - 4-8' Spread - 4-8' A lovely small shrub with pink stems and buds
that open to dappled green, pink and white foliage. Some leaves will be all
white. The stems are graceful and spreading. Best in partial shade. Will
Tolerate moist soils.
Height - 4-6' Spread - 4-5' Male selection used to pollinate 'Aurantiaca',
'Afterglow' and 'Red Sprite'. Blooms early. Formerly called Early Male.
Yellowish to bronze fall color. Tolerates moist soils.
Winterberry, Jim
Dandy
Ilex verticillata
'Jim Dandy'
Full to
Part Sun
Winterberry, Red
Sprite
Ilex verticillata
'Red Sprite'
Height - 3' Spread - 3-4' A female selection that is less than half the size of
regular Ilex verticillata. Bright red fruits .50" in diameter, borne on 1/8 inch
Full to
pedicels; stays on for months. Flowers are small and numerous. 'Jim Dandy'
Part Sun
needed for pollination. 1998 Cary Award Winner. 2004 Plants of Merit®. Will
attract birds and tolerates moist soils.