JPN's Shrubs & Vines 2010

Acer ginnala 'Bailey Compact' (Bailey Compact Amur Maple) Z3-7; Height:7-9'; spread:7-8' A Bailey Nurseries introduction. A more compact, rounder form of Amur Maple. Fragrant flowers and fantastic orange to scarlet fall color. Perfect as a screen or hedge plant. #5 containers - Sold out

Aesculus parviflora (Bottlebrush Buckeye) Z:3-6; Ht:8-12'; Spread:8-15' A beautiful summer-flowering shrub that forms a dense colony in moist soils. White flowers resemble that of ginger. Performs well in both sun and shade. One of my personal favs - 8-12" panicles. Full sun or shade. 2006 Plant of Merit. #3 - #5 containers - 38.95 - 58.95
Amelanchier canadensis (Shadblow Serviceberry) Z4-8; Ht:20-25'; Spread:10-15' Upright suckering shrub adored by birds. Flowers early in spring even before the foliage emerges. Snow-white blooms give rise to yummy purplish fruit reminiscent of blueberries. Yellow to red fall color. #3 containers - 28.95
Berberis 'Bailsel' (Golden Carousel® Barberry) Z4-7; Ht:4-5'; Spread:3-4' Another Bailey Nurseries introduction, Golden Carousel® Barberry has golden yellow leaves which turn red and orange in fall. Light shade is recommended to protect the leaves from burning in late summer. #2 containers - 32.95
Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar' (Helmond Pillar Barberry) Z4-8; Ht:4-5' Spread:1-2' An interesting columnar barberry. Very upright and narrow form featuring red-purple foliage. Tiny yellow flowers in spring give way to bright red berries that persist into winter. Offers nice contrast to evergreen plantings as well as perennial beds. #2 containers - 32.95
Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea 'Moretti Select' (First Editions™ Cabernet™ Barberry) Z4-7; Ht:2'; Spread:2-3' An extremely dense, compact form of Berberis 'Crimson Pygmy' which requires essentially no pruning. Bright crimson new growth is followed by rich burgundy to purple foliage. #2 containers - 32.95
Buddleia alterniflora 'Argentea' (Alternate-leaf Butterfly Bush) Z4-9; Ht:8-14'; Spread:10-14' If you're tired of growing 'annual' butterfly bushes, Buddleia alterniflora is the shrub for you. Habit is more arching than upright and flowers are of smaller stature than the standard Buddleias. Still incredibly attractive and with the same butterfly magnetism and fragrance. Lavender to lilac flowers in early summer. #2 containers -18.95
Buddleia 'Attraction' Click here for description and photos
Buddleia 'Bicolor' Click here for description and photos
Buxus Chicagoland Green® Boxwood Z4-9; Ht:3-4' Spread:5' This boxwood selection from Chicaoland Grows has proven hardy to 32 degrees below zero with no dieback. Fine textured evergreen that works well as a low hedge. Prefers well-drained soil and some protection from winter winds. #2 containers - 34.95
Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai' (Issai Beautyberry) Z5-8(crown hardy to zone 4); Ht:3-4'; Spread:3-4' Although slow to emerge in spring, this rounded compact Beautyberry has delicate pink flowers which give way too copius numbers of beutiful lavender-purple berries in late summer. Fruits at a very young age. #2 containers - 28.95
Caryopteris incana 'Blue Myth' (Blue Myth Bluebeard) Click here for description and photo Sold out
Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' (Hummingbird Summersweet) Z4-9; Ht:3-5'; Spread:3-4' A nice compact form of Clethra. Creamy white blooms in midsummer. Tolerates heavy shade and prospers in moist soils. Nice in mass plantings. 1994 PA Gold Medal Award Winner. #2 containers - 32.95
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'(Ruby Spice Summersweet) Z4-9; Ht:3-6' Spread:3-4' A newer cultivar selected for vastly improved bright pink flowers that don't fade to white. A sport of 'Pink Spires'. 1998 PA gold Medal Award Winner and 2000 Cary Award Winner. #2 Containers - 32.95
Cornus alba Ivory Halo® Dogwood Z3-7; Ht:5-6'; Spread:5-6' Showy red stems accent the creamy-white and green foliage. Stem color lasts all year long. A selection with a much fuller, more compact growth habit than other variegated forms. #2 containers - 32.95
Cornus alternifolia (Pagoda Dogwood) Z4-7; Ht:15-20'; Spread:20-25' Great native shrubby tree with incredible horizontal, tiered branching. Pale yellow flowers in May become blue-black fruits in mid to late summer. Beautiful red fall foliage color. Prefers afternoon shade. Absolutely stunning. #5 containers - 68.95
Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Harry Lauder's Walkingstick) Z5(4)-8; Ht:6-8'; Spread:4-6' Really unique contorted, twisted growth on an upright, spreading shrub. Does fine in a protected spot in zone 4. #5 containers - 43.95
Cotinus coggygria 'Ancot' (Golden Spirit Smokebush) PP13.082 Z4-8; Ht:8'; Spread:6' What? A yellow-leaved hardy Smokebush? Hard to believe - but yes, it's true. Leaves emerge with a hint of red then smoky yellow flowers appear in June and July. Incredible fiery orange-red fall color. #3 containers - 34.95
Cotinus coggygria 'Nordine' (Nordine Smokebush) Z5(4)-8; Ht:8-10'; Spread:6' The hardiest of the purple-leaved smokebushes, C. 'Nordine has showy ruby-red plumose clusters in midsummer. Brilliant yellow to orange fall foliage. Will die back to the crown in a severe winter. #3 1/2 containers - 46.95
Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady' PPAF (Young Lady Smokebush) Z4-8; Ht:8-10' Spread:8-10' C. Young Lady was selected for its ability to bloom prolifically at a very young age. The foliage is a medium green which turns orange-red in fall. A Proven Winners™ selection. #5 containers - 48.95
Cotoneaster opiculatus (Cranberry Cotoneaster) Z5-7; Ht:2-3' Spread:3-6' Dense mounded shrub with arching branches. Bears a large amount of bright red berries which persist through winter. Pink flowers in early June, furits in August and September. Small rounded leaves. #2 containers - 32.95
Diervilla sessilifolia (PPAF) (Cool Splash™ Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle) Z3-7; Ht:30-54" ; Spread 30-54" The very first variegated Diervilla. Bright white variegation with bunches of yellow blossoms in June and July. Prefers shady, woodland settings. #2 Containers - 32.95
Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' (Dwarf Burning Bush) Z4-8; Ht:5-6'; Spread:5-8' Dwarf form of Euonymus. Bush and compact with nice 'corky wings' for winter interest. Brilliant scarlet fall color. #5 containers - 42.95
Euonymus alatus 'Grove Compactus' (Grove Dwarf Burning Bush) Z4-8; Ht:5-6' Spread:6-8' A newer Euonymus with prominant corky wings for winter interest. Nice mounded compact habit. Reliable brilliant red fall color. Best in full sun. #4 containers - 28.95
Forsythis 'Fiesta' (PP7523) (Fiesta Forsythia) Z4-8; Ht:3-6' Spread:3-5' A variegated Forsythia that really lights up the garden. Variegation is bright yellow and green and covers the plant all season long. Red stems add winter interest. Golden yellow flowers in spring. #2 containers - Sold out
Heptacodium miconoides (Seven-son Flower) Z4-8; Ht:10-20' Spread:8-15' Truly a plant for four season interest. Glossy dark green foliage is an excellent backdrop for the intensely fragrant white flower clusters which appear in August. By October the sepals turn an electric red. Exfoliating bark is beautiful in winter and early spring. Prune heavily to use as a specimen tree or use untrimmed in the shrub border. 2006 Plant of Merit. #3 containers - 38.95
Hibiscus syriacus Blue Select (Rose-of-Sharon) Z5-8 Ht:8-12' Spread: 6-10' Upright erect shrub with multiple light lavender flowers in late summer. Full sun. #3 containers - 28.95
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' (Annabelle Smooth Hydrangea) Z3-9; Ht:4-5' Spread:3-5' A garden classic. white flower heads in midsummer fade to green then to brown. Thrives in shade. #2 containers - 26.95
Hydrangea macrophylla Endless Summer® Blushing Bride Z4-9; Ht:3-6'; Spread:3-6' Mop-head hydrangea similar to the original Endless Summer® with the same disease resistance and excellent bloom capacity. 6" blooms emerge pure white and mature with a light pink blush. Very compact habit with strong stems. #3 containers - 36.95
Hydrangea macrophylla Endless Summer® (PP15298) (Endless Summer® The Original Hydrangea) Z4-9; Ht:3-5'; Spread:3-5' Incredible revolution in colored Hydrangeas. Enormous 6-8" blooms on both old and new wood. Blooms are blue in acid soil and pink in alkaline soil. Requires afternoon shade and adequate moisture. Blooms over a long period of time if deadheaded. #3 containers - 36.95
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' (PP12874) (Limelight Hydrangea) Z3-8; Ht:6-8'; Spread:5-7' Exquisite, bright, lime-green flowers add brightness to the late summer landscape. The blooms turn shades of pink, burgundy and green in autumn. Flowers on new wood so it can be pruned in winter or early spring. 2006 Gold Medal Plant Award. A Proven Winners™ Selection. #2 containers - 28.95
Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora' PeeGee Hydrangea Z3-8; Ht:8'; Spread:10-15' Large, conical double white flowers begin in late July. With the onset of cooler temperatures, blooms age to pink. Great in late season flower arrangements. #5 containers - 32.95
Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky™' PP16166 (Pinky Winky™ Hydrangea) Z4-8; Ht:6-8'; Spread:6-8' A sport of 'Pink Diamond'. Incredible fourteen-inch blooms open a cream color, then gradually turn a rich shade of pink. The flower panicles are held rigidly upright. Best in full sun. A Proven Winners™ Selection. #3 containers - 32.95
Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry' (PPAF) Z4-8 Ht:4-6'; Spread:4-6' Fantastic new introduction from France. Huge flower panicles are blushed pink at the base and blend to white tips. Upright habit with red stems. #3 containers - 34.95
Physocarpus Diabolo® (Diabolo® Ninebark) Z3-7; Ht:8-10'; Spread:8-10' Very popular shrub with deep red-purple foliage on long arching canes. Benefits from hard pruning in the spring. Blooms are a creamy-white which contrast nicely against the dark foliage. Exfoliating bark adds winter interest. 2002 Gold Medal Plant Award winner. #3 containers - 28.95
Potentilla Mango Tango™ Z2-7; Ht:2'; Spread:2' A newer Potentilla from the University of Manitoba. Striking bicolor flowers have shades of orange and red radiating from the center of the flower petal over a base color of deep yellow. The red insifies during cooler weather. Nice tidy, compact habit. #3 containers - 28.95
Rhododendron 'Candy Lights™' (Candy Lights™ Azalea) Z4-7; Ht:3-4'; Spread:3-4' A tough Rhododendron from the Northern Lights Series developed at the University of Minnesota. Fragrant lavender-purple blossoms appear earlier than most in the Lights Series. Vigorous and good mildew resistance. Prefers full sun to light shade. #2 containers - 28.95
Rhus Tiger Eyes® (First Editions™ Tiger Eyes™ Cutleaf Sumac) Z4-8; Ht:6'; Spread:6' Incredible bright chartreuse foliage, reminescent of a Japanese Maple. The chartreuse quickly deepens to bright yellow. Fall foliage is yellow, orange and scarlet. Tends to colonize. 2007 Gold Medal Plant Award Winner. #2 containers - 28.95
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Salix purpurea 'Nana' (Dwarf Blue Leaf Arctic Willow) Z4-6; Ht:3-4' Spread 3-6' Blue-green, finely textured leaves on an upright, rounded shrub. Twigs are purplish in winter. Exceptional hardiness. #3 containers - 28.95
Sambucus Black Lace™ (Black Lace™ Elderberry) Z5(4)-7; Ht:10-12'; Spread:8-12' Foliage emerges green with a purple tint then darkens to deep purple. Finely dissected foliage gives the plant an oriental appearance. Pink buds open to lacy white blossoms in May and June. A Proven Winners™ Selection. #2 containers - 32.95
Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor' (Tor Birchleaf Spirea) Z3-8; Ht:2-3'; Spread:2-3' Very nice selection of Spirea with dark gray-blue leaves. Tiny white flowers cover the plant in late spring. Beautiful fall color in shades of orange, red and purple. Super for foundation plantings. #2 containers - 32.95
Spiraea 'Sundrop™' (First Editions™ Sundrop™ Spirea Z4-8; Ht:12-15"; Spread:2-3' A nice Spirea with a small stature. A hybrid of Goldmound and Daphne. Beautiful sprays of pink flowers in early summer stand out against petite, golden foliage. Dwarf Rounded habit and holds its golden-yellow color in summer heat. Red-tinged fall foliage. #2 containers - Sold out
Spiraea japonica Dakota Goldcharm® Z3-8; Ht:15-18"; Spread:2-3' Extremely dwarf gold-leaved Spirea. Bright pink flowers in early summer with good repeat bloom throughout the remainder of the season. Full sun required for best color. #2 containers - 28.95
Symphoricarpos x d. 'Magic Berry Coralberry' Z4-9; Ht:3-5'; Spread:3-5' Tiny white-pinkish flowers give rise to redish fruit practically smothering every branch in late summer. Graceful arching habit. Full sun to part shade. #3 containers - 28.95
Syringa 'Sugar Plum Fairy®' (Sugar Plum Fairy® Lilac) Z3-7; Ht:4-5'; Spread:4-5' A magical lilac from the Fairytale® Series of dwarf lilacs. Rosy-lilac flowers have a nice, heady fragrance. The most compact Lilac in the series, it forms a rounded plant that fits beautifully in the foundation planting. #2 containers - 32.95
Syringa vulgaris (Common Purple Lilac) Z2-7; Ht:12-15'; Spread:8-12' An old-fashioned favorite, the Common Purple Lilac has an upright, vase-shaped habit with incredibly fragrant purple flowers. Makes a great informal hedge. #4 containers -
Tamarix 'Summer Glow' (Summer Glow Tamarisk) Z2-7; Ht:8-10'; Spread:6-8' Feathery silver blue foliage shows interesting purple flower spikes throughout summer. Tolerant of most soils. Best bloom occurs when pruned hard in spring. #3 1/2 containers - 48.95
Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin®' (Blue Muffin® Arrowwood Viburnum) Z3-9; Ht:5-7'; Spread:4-6' An adaptable, easy-to-grow Viburnum, 'Blue Muffin®' has lustrous disease-resistant foliage. White flowers in spring, then blue berries in fall. Grows in full sun to shade and most soil types. Nice rounded compact form. A Proven Winners™ Selection - #3 containers - 32.95
Viburnum prunifolium (Blackhaw Viburnum) Z5-8; Ht:12-15'; Spread:8-12' Large shrub or small tree with a slow growing round head. White flowers in May with clusters of pink to black edible fruit in September and October. Shining red fall color. #2 containers - 28.95
Viburnum trilobum 'Alfredo' (Alfredo Compact American Cranberrybush) Z2-7; Ht:5-6'; Spread:5-6' A compact form of American Cranberrybush, 'Alfredo' has a broad, dense form. Excellent red fall color. Perfectly suited to be used as a hedge. Sold out
Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Allegheny' (Allegheny Viburnum) Z5-8; Ht:10'; Spread:10' A National Arboretum introduction with deep green foliage and dense, compact habit. Yellow-white flowers in spring followed by brilliant red fruit in fall. Leaves have substance with a leathery texture. Insignificant fall color. #3 containers - 28.95
 

Conifers

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mops' (Threadleaf Falsecypress) Z4-8; Ht:5'; Spread:7' Popular evergreen with golden foliage on thin pendulous stems. Semi-weeping habit. Best color when planted in full sun. Very nice accent plant. 42.95
Juniperus horizontalis 'Wilton Blue Rug' Z3-8; Ht:6-10"; Spread:3-5' A fabulous prostrate Juniper, which forms a dense mat of blue-tinted foliage. Excellent on a bank for erosion control or as a groundcover in foundation plantings. Full sun to light shade. Container size #2 - 32.95
Microbiota decussata (Russian Cypress) Z2-6; Ht:12"; Spread:3-4' Dwarf, densely branched evergreen with foliage that resembles Arborvitae. Foliage turns from bright green in summer to bronze in winter. Grows in both full sun and full shade. Extremely hardy. 1998 Cary Award Winner. Container size #2 - 28.95
Picea abies Pendula (Weeping Norway Spruce) Z3-7; Ht:6'; Spread:8' Unusual, funky shape. Pendulous branches create a truly unique specimen plant. Height varies, depending on how the tree is staked. Container size #10 - 129.95
Picea abies 'Nidiformis' (Bird's Nest Spruce) Z3-7; Ht:3'; Spread:2-3' Fun dwarf spruce with a broad dense growth habit. Hollowed out area in the center of this conifer resembles a bird's nest. Best in full sun. Container size #2 - 28.95
Picea abies 'Pumila' (Dwarf Norway Spruce) Z3-6; Ht:3-4'; Spread:3-4' A dwarf, dense selection that forms a broad globe of 3-4' in height and width. Attractive light green foliage. Very hardy. Prefers full sun. Sold out
Thuja occidentalis 'Mr. Bowling Ball' (Arborvitae) Z4-8; Ht:2-3'; Spread:2-3' Cute, dwarf form of Arborvitae. The soft, finely textured needles form a perfectly rounded shrub with feathery looking branches. Prefers full sun but will tolerate light shade. Darling. 46.95

Vines

Actinidia kolomikta 'Arctic Beauty' (Arctic Beauty Hardy Kiwi) Z4-8; Ht:15-20' A deciduous twining vine with purple foliage at a young age. A male selection with attractive coloration - pink and white variegated leaves. The hardiest Kiwi known. Prefers full sun. #2 containers - 22.95
Aristoclochia durior (Dutchman's Pipe) Z4-8; Ht:30' Lovely large, heart-shaped to rounded, dark green leaves. Offers dense shade. Flowers are shaped like a Meershaum pipe and are usually hidden by the leaves. Sun or shade. 2006 Plant of Merit - #2 containers - Sold out
Celastrus scandens 'Autumn Revolution™' (First Editions™ Autumn Revolution™ Bittersweet) Z2-8; Ht:15-25' A revolutionary breakthrough in Bittersweet. The majority of the flowers formed on Autumn Revolution ™ have both male and female reproductive parts. Only one plant is needed for fruit production. The fruit is the classic orange to red and is roughly twice the size of the native species. Impressive. #2 containers - 28.95
Clematis Click here to view descriptions and photos
Hydrangea petiolaris (Climbing Hydrangea) Z4-8; Ht:15-25'Great vine with glossing dark green foliage. White flowers in late June have a sweet fragrance. Exfoliating bark on mature specimens adds winter interest. Although slow to get going, it's well worth the wait. #2 containers 32.95

 

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