Cornus sericea ‘Bailadeline’
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.
Cornus alba ‘ByBoughen’
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.
Cornus alba ‘Bailhalo’
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.
Cornus obliqua ‘Red Rover’
Compact selection of a colorful, valuable native species. The clean green foliage contrasts nicely with white flowers. Exceptional fall foliage and blue 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.
Cornus sericea
An excellent red stem dogwood that provides beautiful color in winter. Porcelain-blue fruits. Shade tolerant. Very adaptable.
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.
Sambucus canadensis ‘Adams’
White flowers in late June. Fruits, blue to black, in large clusters are 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. Fruit set is normally improved when more than one cultivar is used, such as ‘York’.
Forsythia ‘Northern Gold’
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 x intermedia ‘SMFXGP’
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.
Diervilla sessilifolia ‘LPDC Podaras’
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.
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’
Thrives in shade. Flowers may be small the first year, normal size by the second year. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Monmar’
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.