Alpine Currant
Dense, glossy leafed shrub suitable for hedges in open or shady areas. Small greenish flowers in April-May. Responsive to shearing. A Bailey Nurseries selection highly resistant to summer blight. Sun or shade.
Arborvitae Danica
Thuja occidentalis ‘Danica’
A versatile, dwarf, globe-shaped conifer featuring bright emerald green foliage that turns blue-green in winter. Danica is an excellent choice for borders, foundation plantings, or low hedges. Evergreen.
Arborvitae Golden Globe
Thuja occidentalis ‘Golden Globe’
Handsome, bright golden yellow foliage covers this dense, globe-shaped shrub Tolerates full sun exposure without sunburn. Thrives in regions with high humidity. Works well as a low hedge and in foundation plantings. Use in combination with dark green shrubs for a pleasing contrast. Evergreen.
Arborvitae Yellow Ribbon
Thuja occidentalis ‘Yellow Ribbon’
A distinctive evergreen with showy, dense golden-yellow foliage that maintains its color throughout the year. Thrives in humid conditions. A superb choice for use as an accent to brighten the landscape year-round. Works well for borders, a privacy screen or any place where brilliant color is needed.
Arborvitae, North Pole®
A very cool new evergreen that will add elegance to your garden all year round! This columnar selection of ‘Wintergreen’ has excellent hardiness and retains its dark green winter foliage color with a slightly more narrow form than Emerald Green. Selected by Art Boe of Faribault, MN, it is resistant to winter burn.
Azalea, Karen
An unusually hardy and highly reliable evergreen shrub with rich lavender-purple hose-in-hose flowers on a vigorous, upright plant. Foliage turns a brilliant burgundy in the fall. Showiest when planted in groups. An ideal spring blooming foundation shrub for beds and borders.
Balsam Fir, Dwarf
Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir) is native to the cool, moist woodlands and bottomlands of midwestern and eastern regions of the United States and Canada. It does not thrive in the hot, humid regions of the southern states, or the hot summer climates of the southwest.
Barberry, Admiration
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 (RHS).
Barberry, First Editions Cabernet
Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea ‘Moretti Select’
This extremely dense, compact form of ‘Crimson Pygmy’ does not require pruning and is more winter hardy. Bright crimson new growth is followed by rich burgundy to purple foliage.
Barberry, First Editions® Limoncello
Forming a tidy, round mound, this barberry has chartreuse foliage with an unusual red, almost dotted pattern around the leaf margin through July in Minnesota. Fall foliage is orange, yellow, and red. The bright color and habit make it a good accent plant in foundation plantings. Bred by Don Selinger and introduced by Bailey Nurseries.
Barberry, Golden Rocket
Expect dramatic color from spring to fall with this unique shrub with its narrow, upright habit and showy, bright yellow foliage that creates excellent color contrast in mixed borders. This variety produces few flowers and little to no viable seed, making it a great alternative over many other barberries. Deciduous.
Barberry, Golden Ruby®
A handsome, compact shrub with colorful coral-orange foliage that lasts into autumn, then turns a brilliant mix of bright orange to brick red, accented with gold margins. Excellent as an accent, or plant in groupings in a low maintenance landscape. Rarely produces seedlings. Vigorous and hardy into USDA Zone 3 with winter protection. Deciduous.
Barberry, Helmond Pillar Japanese
This Japanese barberry has an upright, columnar form and features red-purple foliage. Tiny yellow flowers bloom in spring and are replaced by glossy, bright red berries that persist well into winter. This is a great selection for structure and color in the landscape, especially effective in a perennial planting. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun for best foliage color.
Barberry, Japanese Concorde
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, Japanese Crimson Pygmy
A dwarf selection of the Japanese red barberry that is ideal as a low-growing hedge plant. Place in full sun for best color.
Barberry, Japanese Helmond Pillar
This Japanese barberry has an upright, columnar form and features red-purple foliage. Tiny yellow flowers bloom in spring and are replaced by glossy, bright red berries that persist well into winter. This is a great selection for structure and color in the landscape, especially effective in a perennial planting. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun for best foliage color.
Barberry, Lava Nugget®
A compact, large-leaved barberry with bright orange-red new foliage that ages to a deep burgundy. Small yellow flowers appear in spring. The warm, rich color pairs beautifully with green or gold-leaved plants. Excellent for mass plantings, a low hedge or accent plant. Rust resistant and approved in states with rust restrictions. Deciduous.
Barberry, Orange Rocket
Vibrant coral-orange new foliage ages to a medium green, then turns ruby red in autumn. This award-winning, compact shrub has a vigorous upright growth habit and improved resistance to rust. Use to brighten the landscape in mass plantings, as a specimen plant, or in a container. Deciduous.
Barberry, Pygmy Ruby
Shiny, deep red leaves cover this naturally dense, globe-shaped shrub. No trimming is needed to maintain its neat, dwarf habit, making it a fine choice for a low maintenance mass planting, low border or accent. Deciduous.
Barberry, Sunjoy® Gold Pillar
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.
Barberry, Sunsation
A vibrant golden barberry with a compact form. Attractive foliage has an orange cast most of the season. Provides excellent contrast with green-leaved plants, and brings warm color to low hedges, foundation plantings and formal gardens. Deciduous.
Blackberry, Bushel and Berry® Baby Cakes®
Baby Cakes® is a dwarf, thornless blackberry perfect for container gardening with its compact habit. Spring and early summer bring bright white flowers. In summer, large, sweet berries present on top of the plant in a fireworks-like spray of fruit. The plant has a somewhat round shape with upright growth reaching 3-4 feet in height. In most regions, this blackberry will produce twice with a mid-summer floricane crop and a mid-fall primocane crop.
Blueberry, Bluecrop
A mid-season blueberry. Considered by many to be the best all around variety for consistent yields, disease resistance, and high quality. It has an upright, open growing habit. One of the best garden blueberry varieties on the market today.
Blueberry, Chippewa
Introduced in 1996. Related to St. Cloud with fruit that ripens a week earlier than Northblue. A sweeter berry and more upright in growth habit than Northblue but with yields as high. A good plant for the home gardener with large dark blue fruit and good blueberry flavor. Glossy, dark green leaves turn bright red in the fall. Shown to be a reliable choice for home use in Zone 3, but will produce larger yields in higher zones.
Blueberry, Northblue
Introduced in 1983. Fruit is dark blue, large, and attractive with a good blueberry flavor and a pleasing sugar to acid ratio. Glossy, dark green leaves turn to a deep, bright red in fall. A good plant for the home gardener with winter climates similar to Minneapolis-St. Paul. Makes an ideal shrub for the home landscape. Shown to be a reliable choice for home use in Zone 3, but will produce larger yields in higher zones.
Blueberry, Northcountry
A sibling of Northsky introduced in 1988. Plants larger and more productive than Northsky. Recommended for commercial plantings and home gardens. Fruit 1/2 in diameter with an attractive sky blue color. Flavor sweet and mild. Mature plants 18-24″ high, 30-40″ in diameter. Fruits approximately 5 days earlier than Northblue and extends for 2-3 weeks. Partially self-fruitful. Shown to be a reliable choice for home use in Zone 3, but will produce larger yields in higher zones.
Blueberry, Northland
This cultivar was hybridized to adapt to northern Michigan. Fruit size is small, dark blue, and has a wild berry flavor. Mature plants are 3-4 feet. Northland has limber branches which do not break under heavy snow loads and adapt well to the sub-zero climate. Great for ornamental use. Low stature and spreading growth habit make it an attractive landscape plant. Foliage is beautiful throughout the growing season.
Blueberry, Patriot Early Season
Prized not only for its early crop of large, sweet blueberries, but also its profusion of pink-tinged white flowers. This multi-stemmed shrub has lovely yellow, bronze, and red fall color. An excellent hedge or landscape specimen. Recommended chill: 800 – 1000 hours. Deciduous.
Blueberry, Polaris
Introduced in 1996. A very aromatic, firm berry with excellent flavor. Fruit will store up to 6-8 weeks. Fruit is slightly smaller than Northblue with yields of 80-90% of it. Shown to be a reliable choice for home use in Zone 3, but will produce larger yields in higher zones.
Blueberry, St. Cloud
Introduced in 1990. Plants have a more upright growth habit than Northblue, Northsky, and Northcountry. St. Cloud grows to about 4 feet tall and 3-4 feet in diameter. Mature plants have averaged 7 pounds of fruit over the last 6 years in south-central Minnesota. St. Cloud ripens 4-6 days earlier than Northblue. The fruit size is about 3/4 as large as that of Northblue. Flavor and firmness is superior to Northblue and similar to Northcountry. Shown to be a reliable choice for home use in Zone 3, but will produce larger yields in higher zones.
Blueberry, Superior
Superior is a most productive cultivar with firm berries that are light to medium blue, having flavor that is balanced and pleasant. Superior matures the majority of its fruit about 1 week later than other blueberry varieties.
Boxwood, Chicagoland Green®
Chosen by the Chicago Botanic Garden for outstanding cold hardiness, this resilient boxwood holds its glossy green foliage well in winter. Resembling an English boxwood in appearance, it has a uniform oval habit making it a fantastic low hedge, either sculpted or informal. An excellent foundation plant or background for perennials. Evergreen.
Boxwood, Green Mountain
A vigorous evergreen shrub with bright green foliage that retains good color throughout winter. The upright, naturally cone-shaped habit makes it an excellent candidate for topiary forms, and a striking container or formal garden accent. Use in mass plantings to create either a free-form or a sculpted hedge.
Boxwood, Green Velvet
A full-bodied boxwood well-suited for dense, low hedges. Foliage retains its rich green color throughout winter. Develops a vigorous, rounded form if not pruned. A wonderful evergreen that will provide year-round, cold-hardy color and structure in the garden.
Chokeberry, LowScape Mound
A tough and adaptable North American native with a profusion of small white flowers in spring, followed by shiny purple-black, showy berries that will persist throughout winter, and brilliant red fall foliage. This low-growing, mounding, deciduous shrub is excellent for use as a groundcover or edging, and tolerates a range of soil and climate conditions.
Coralberry, First Editions® Candy™
Plump, candy-pink berries ripen in early fall, as the last of summer’s small pink flowers swell into pearls. As the leaves fall, each arching stem is adorned with berries which remain on through the winter. Compact form for the border or in masse. Do not ingest berries. Bred by Peter Kolster.
Cotoneaster, Cranberry
A superb low hedge or groundcover formed by spreading branches that display an interesting herringbone pattern. Small, pink flowers in spring are followed by large, beautiful red berries that brighten the winter landscape. Deciduous.
Cotoneaster, Hedge
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.
Cotoneaster, Tom Thumb Cranberry
Tiny glossy leaves grace the arching branches of this tidy, compact variety. Spreads as a dense mound requiring little to no pruning to maintain its shape, making it an excellent low-maintenance groundcover. Offers bright red to burgundy fall foliage hues. Grows well in poor soils, including dry areas and clay. Semi-evergreen to deciduous.
Cranberry Bush, Redwing®
A Chicagoland Grows introduction with excellent form and a good growth rate. Redwing® has something for every season: the new spring foliage is tinted a nice red color, white flowers appear 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. Here at the nursery we have been especially impressed with the berry display. A true V. trilobum, not a hybrid as many other cultivars are in the trade.
Cypress, Baby Blue Sawara
Soft, bright, silvery blue foliage twists around the branchlets and forms a dense, upright shrub. The fine texture and dense blue foliage add interest and contrast to the landscape. Its natural conical shape works well for a low hedge, foundation plant or container specimen. Evergreen.
Dogwood, Creme de Mint
Mint green variegated leaves with creamy white margins become tinged with pink or red in fall. Compact and densely branched with chartreuse stems that add character to the winter landscape. A wonderful shrub for all seasons! The best stem color is produced in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Deciduous.
Dogwood, First Editions Firedance
Cornus sericea ‘Bailadeline’
Firedance is similar to ‘Isanti’ but has a much more compact, uniform habit. White flowers in spring are followed by pretty white berries that are attractive to birds. The foliage turns a nice red-purple color in fall followed by red stems in winter, giving multi-season interest. It is tolerant of moist conditions, is suitable for rain gardens and good on slopes to hold soil in place.
Dogwood, First Editions® Neon Burst
This new Tatarian dogwood from Bylands Nursery in British Columbia has attractive chartreuse foliage and is a compact selection growing 4-5′ tall. It has good sun and heat tolerance, retaining bright leaf color throughout summer. New leaves are tinged with bronze, and the stems have a rich red hue early in the season. Fall foliage becomes a rainbow of purple, red, yellow, and orange. In winter the stems turn glossy scarlet red.
Dogwood, Ivory Halo®
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.
Dogwood, Red Rover® Silky
Compact selection of a colorful, valuable native species. Exceptional fall foliage is the hallmark of Red Rover® Cornus, a compact selection of our native silky dogwood (C. obliqua, syn. C. amomum). The clean green foliage contrasts nicely with white flowers, and blue fall fruit adds to its autumn appeal. This is an outstanding plant for moist to damp sites, and is a valuable resource for pollinator populations and birds. Burgundy stems in winter. Native.
Dogwood, Red Twig
An excellent red stem dogwood that provides beautiful color in winter. Porcelain-blue fruits. Shade tolerant. Very adaptable.
Elderberry Black Tower
Sambucus nigra ‘EIFFEL 1’
The fantastic burgundy colored foliage on this upright shrub creates a garden spire to behold. Softly cut edges provide an elegant texture. Bright pink flowers are followed by blackish red berries that provide seasonal forage for wildlife. Deciduous.
Elderberry, Adams
Sambucus canadensis ‘Adams’
White flowers in late June. Fruits, blue to black, in large clusters. Excellent for pies, jam and elderberry wine. Hardy native plant. Use in background and wildlife plantings. A clone of S. canadensis selected for its large fruit by William W. Adams of Union Springs, New York. Fruit set is normally improved when more than one cultivar is used, such as ‘York’.
Forsythia, Northern Gold
A COPF introduction in 1979, originated by D.R. Sampson, Ottawa, Canada, this upright shrub has gray-yellow branches and golden yellow flowers. With outstanding flower color and bud hardiness, it produces flowers to the top of branches in Canada.
Forsythia, Springshine
A cheerful herald to spring with densely massed, bright yellow blooms that sheathe the stems from bottom to top on this compact, rounded, deciduous shrub. Small green leaves emerge following the spring bloom. A beautiful accent to mixed borders or foundation plantings, or use en masse to create a low, informal hedge.
Gooseberry, Pixwell
1932. NDSU. Very productive. Pale green fruit becoming pink when ripe. Few thorns. Produces fruit on 2-3 year old wood.
Honeyberry, Aurora
Aurora Honeyberry was bred as the companion to Borealis by the University of Saskatchewan. This variety is sweeter and more productive than its counterpart, with slightly larger fruit. Similar in flavor to blueberries and producing earlier than strawberries, Aurora can be eaten fresh, used in baking, as jams, or jellies. Commercial growers will find this fruit easy to pick, as a dry scar forms, the skin is fairly tough like Tundra and the large size is easily visible on the upright habit of this medium sized shrub. A good pollinator for Borealis, Tundra, and other varieties in the Indigo series.
Honeyberry, Berry Blue
Large blueberry-like tasting fruits are great for fresh eating, making jams and jellies, or baked into pies. This vigorous variety is perfect for backyard gardeners or for a full orchard. Use as a pollinator for Tundra, Borealis and Indigo Gem. Hardy and drought tolerant.
Honeyberry, Borealis
Honeyberry’s taste has been compared to blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and black currants. You can eat them fresh, bake into pies, or make into jams or jellies. Borealis is an excellent source of antioxidants and Vitamin C. Needs Berry Blue or Cinderella for fruit set.
Honeyberry, Tundra
Tundra bushes are smaller, but the fruit is larger. Berries taste like wild blueberries with a hint of black currant. Great for fresh eating or making jams and jellies. Perfect for a backyard or full orchard. Use Berry Blue or Cinderella for fruit set.
Honeysuckle, First Editions®Cool Splash Dwarf Bush
Cool Splash®, the first variegated Diervilla, has bright white leaf margins that remain bright and clean until the first frost. Bunches of yellow blossoms adorn the plant in June and July. Easy to grow in a variety of soils as long as the soil is not bone dry. Cool Splash® is a densely branched shrub that forms underground suckers, developing colonies over time. Use in lightly shaded areas or mass plantings in full sun for a spectacular effect. Found by Peter Podaras.
Hydrangea, Annabelle
Improved selection of Hydrangea arborescens Grandiflora. White flower heads are more erect than Grandiflora. Thrives in shade. Flowers may be small the first year, normal size by the second year. 2001 PA Gold Medal Award Winner. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.
Hydrangea, Blue Enchantress®
Striking ruby-black stems support big mophead flowers on this exquisite reblooming hydrangea. A superb border shrub for color throughout summer; blue in acidic soils and pink in more alkaline soils. Flowers age to a vintage cream-splashed green color. Prized for cut or dried flower arrangements. Deciduous.
Hydrangea, Endless Summer®
A Bailey Nurseries introduction, The Original is a mophead type hydrangea with the unique ability to bloom consistently on both old and new wood. The result is a plant that provides beautiful flowers all summer long. The flowers grow up to 8 in diameter, with pink blooms in alkaline soils and blue blooms in acidic soil. Since The Original blooms on new wood, removal of spent flowers will encourage rebloom.”
Hydrangea, Endless Summer® BloomStruck®
BloomStruck®, part of the Endless Summer® Collection, is another breeding breakthrough. After 50 days below 0° F and a low of -28° F, BloomStruck® flowered heavily the following spring on old growth and put out loads of blooms on new growth. In addition to being cold-tolerant, Bloomstruck glossy dark green leaves are more heat resistant, which prevents wilting in mid-day heat. This reblooming mophead has rounded flowers averaging 3.5 – 5 across in intense rose-pink, violet, or blue, depending on pH levels. Flower heads are held upright on striking ruby-red stems, adding to this plant’s retail presence.”
Hydrangea, Endless Summer® Summer Crush®
It’s not just about blue or pink anymore! The intense, deep coloration found in Summer Crush® is a true differentiator in the hydrangea marketplace. With a profusion of big raspberry red or neon purple blooms, Summer Crush® is a color breakthrough in reblooming garden hydrangeas and a welcome addition to the Endless Summer® brand. Introduced by Bailey Innovations, this new addition is the result of focused breeding and years of production and field testing. Proven to be Zone 4 cold hardy and the most wilt resistant Endless Summer® yet, this compact growing hydrangea with dark green glossy leaves fits smaller spaces in the garden and is the perfect size for patio containers.
Hydrangea, Endless Summer® Twist-n-Shout®
Like all plants in the Endless Summer® Collection, Twist-n-Shout® produces abundant blooms on both old and new wood all summer long. Lacy centers are surrounded by gorgeous blossoms of pink or periwinkle blue, depending on soil type. Sturdy red stems and glossy deep green leaves turn red-burgundy in fall to offer year-round interest in the garden. Easy to care for and hardy to Zone 4, Twist-n-Shout® is an elegant stand-alone specimen, dramatic in combination with other plants, and compact enough for containers.
Hydrangea, First Editions® Berry White®
This long-awaited introduction is a step forward in paniculata breeding. With strong, upright stems and large cone-shaped flower panicles that stay upright, this plant is a summer stunner. Like the other paniculatas from Mr. Renault at Pépinières Renault, the flower color starts out white in July then progresses to dark pink. Coloring occurs from the bottom and progresses to the top of the panicle. Berry White® blooms a little later than Strawberry Sundae® and about the same time as Vanilla Strawberry™. Color shades can vary according to location, climate, and type of soil. Our growers like this plant, and we think you will, too.