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Scientific Name: Diervilla Sessilifolia ‘Cool Splash’ The Cool Splash Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle is a striking addition to any garden, with its white and green variegated foliage. This compact shrub blooms with delicate yellow flowers in the spring, adding subtle charm. It’s resilient, thriving in various conditions, and is resistant to both drought and deer.
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Scientific Name: Cotinus Coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ The “Royal Purple Smokebush” is an exceptionally stunning landscape choice, boasting rich, deep purple foliage that effortlessly transforms any garden into a vibrant tapestry of color. This magnificent shrub not only serves as a breathtaking centerpiece but also provides a sense of captivating allure throughout the seasons, with its smoky plumes in summer adding an additional layer of visual interest. Companion Plants: Limelight Hydrangea, […]
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Scientific Name: Cornus Stolonifera ‘Farrow’ Artic Fire The Arctic Fire Dogwood is a compact and vibrant shrub that adds year-round interest to any landscape. Its fiery red winter stems stand out against the snow, while green leaves and white flowers in spring and summer attract pollinators. Low-maintenance and cold-hardy, it brings color to your garden effortlessly. Companion Plants: Wintercreeper, Witch Hazel, Bloodtwig dogwood, Tatarian Dogwood
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Scientific Name: Cornus Sericea ‘Baileyi’ The Bailey Dogwood, a variant of the classic Dogwood tree, stands out for its exceptional resilience and stunning floral display. In spring, it is adorned with a profusion of white to pink flowers, followed by vibrant red or purple leaves in autumn. This hardy tree is both visually captivating and provides essential shelter and food for wildlife. Companion Plants: Astilbe, Aster, Bloodtwig Dogwood
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Scientific Name: Cornus Alba ‘Ivory Halo’ Ivory Halo Dogwood Brings diversity into your garden. Sitting at 4-6′ in height The Ivory Halo Dogwood is a compact deciduous shrub with a beautiful appeal. Fast growing and adaptable to wet or dry soils, it enjoys spectacular decorative features: attractive berries, showy red stems, and lovely variegated summer foliage. A stunning addition to the garden for most seasons. Companion Plants: Fanal Astilbe, Sedum, […]
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Scientific Name: Euonymus Alatus ‘Compacta’ The Dwarf Burning Bush, also known as Euonymus alatus compactus, is a stunning ornamental shrub that adds vibrant color to any garden. With its brilliant scarlet foliage in the fall, this compact bush is a standout choice for creating eye-catching landscapes. Companion Plants: Blue Fescue Grass, Purple Fountain Grass, Bushy Asters, Japanese Blood Grass
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Scientific Name: Aronia Melanocarpa ‘Autumn Magic’ The Autumn Magic Black Chokeberry is a stunning and versatile shrub that offers an array of benefits throughout the year. With its delicate white flowers in spring, dark glossy foliage in summer, and vibrant red berries in autumn, this hardy shrub provides year-round beauty and interest to any garden or landscape.
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Scientific Name: Syringa Reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’ The Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac is an exquisite addition to any landscape, boasting clusters of fragrant, creamy-white blooms in the spring and lush, vibrant green foliage throughout the summer. With its graceful appearance and captivating fragrance, this tree is sure to elevate the beauty of any outdoor space. Companion Plants: Specimen Tree*
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Scientific Name: Physocarpus Opulifolius ‘Little Devil’ The Little Devil Ninebark is a captivating, compact ornamental shrub that promises to bring a dash of dramatic flair to any garden. With its deep burgundy foliage that holds its color throughout the season, matched by clusters of delicate pinkish-white blooms in the spring. Companion Plants: Limelight Hydrangea, Purple Japanese Barberry, Daylilies
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Scientific Name: Ligustrum Vulgare ‘Cheyenne’ The Cheyenne Privet, with its lush, dense foliage and robust growth, is a splendid choice for any landscape. Its glossy, dark green leaves create a vibrant backdrop, providing year-round beauty and privacy. Companion Plants: Arborvitae, Boxwoods, Lady’s Mantle, Peony, Junipers, False Cypress
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea Serrata ‘Tuff Stuff Red’ The Tuff Stuff Red Hydrangea is an exquisite and hardy plant that will add a splash of vibrant red to your garden. Its lush, reblooming flowers offer a captivating display from early summer to autumn, making it a standout choice for any landscape. Companion Plants: Japanese Maple, Black eyed Susan, Plantain Lily
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea Serrata ‘Tuff Stuff’ Tuff Stuff Hydrangea, a resilient and magnificent garden addition, boasts an impressive display of voluminous and vibrant blooms that change color through the season. This hardy plant demands minimal care, making it a perfect choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Companion Plants: Japanese Maple, Black eyed Susan, Plantain Lily
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Quick Fire Fab’ The Quick Fire Fab Hydrangea is a stunning and vibrant flowering shrub that adds a pop of color to any garden or landscape. Providing 3 months worth of flowers and colors, this plant enhances and adapts to any garden. You get beautiful flowers for a longer time compared to other hydrangeas. Companion Plants: Hakone Grass, Sneezeweed, Bee Balm
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Scientific Name: Malus ‘Royal Raindrops’ The One of the prettiest purple-leafed crabapples, the Royal Raindrops Crabapple, is a deciduous, broadly round habit with a long season of interest. Masses of Fragrant, Magenta pink single appear in mid spring. Noted for its Excellent Disease Resistance, Heat, and drought tolerance. This easy-care flowering crabapple provides an all-season appeal and is regarded as one of the best new cultivars. Companion Plant: Specimen Tree*
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Scientific Name: Prunus x Cistena The purple-leaf sandcherry is an exceptional deciduous shrub that grows within 6-10′ in height and 5-8′ wide. This shrub retains its showy reddish purple foliage throughout the whole summer. A beautiful plant used for Screens, Borders,Entranceways and Hedges. An excellent addition for your residential landscape. Companion Plants: ‘Annabelle’ Hydrangea, Gold Edged Plantain Lily, Lady Fern
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Scientific Name: Deutzia ‘NCDX2’ Yuki Cherry Blossom Yuki Cherry Blossom is a compact, bushy, multi-stemmed, upright-rounded, deciduous shrub that typically matures to only 1-2′ tall but spreads by arching stems that root where they touch the ground. they are primarily noted for producing an abundant bloom of 5-petaled, white, pink, or lavender spring flowers, which bloom in panicles or clusters on stems clad with opposite, lanceolate, often serrate-margined green leaves. […]
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Scientific Name: Cornus Alternifolia White dogwood trees are a stunning addition to any garden, providing year-round beauty. In spring, they dazzle with white bracts and flowers; in summer, they reveal glossy green leaves. In fall, they bear crimson berries; in winter, their textured bark steals the show. Despite their elegance, white dogwoods are low-maintenance, making them an excellent choice as a specimen or foundation plant for your garden.
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Scientific Name: Weigela Florida ‘Wine & Roses’ The Weigela ‘Wine and Roses’ shrub is truly exceptional! Its glossy, dark purple leaves bring beauty to every season, and the abundant, rosy pink flowers make for a glorious sight in spring and summer. It’s the perfect addition to any sunny garden! Companion Plants: Russian Sage, Globe Thistle, Siberian Iris, Shasta Daisy
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Scientific Name: Sorbaria Sorbifolia ‘Sem’ Experience the beauty of this hardy, compact shrub! Adorned with vividly colored, pink to red, fern-like spring foliage that transitions to chartreuse with bronze tips and then to a lush solid green, this shrub boasts showy panicles of tiny, white flowers in late spring. Perfect for foundation plantings, accenting borders, raised beds, and slopes. Companion Plants: Japanese Maple, Barberry, Viburnum
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Scientific Name: Malus ‘Red Jewel’ The Red Jewel Crabapple stands as a breathtaking addition to any garden, boasting vibrant blooms and a robust presence that effortlessly enhances the beauty of your outdoor space. Companion Plants: Specimen Plant*
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Scientific Name: Magnolia Stellata ‘Royal Star’ The Royal Star Magnolia is known for its stunning early spring blooms of fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers. Its compact form makes it suitable for gardens of various sizes, and its lush, dark green foliage provides an elegant backdrop for the blossoms. Adaptable and low-maintenance, it’s a favorite choice for a captivating floral display in any landscape. Companion Plants: Astilbe, Hosta, Big Leaf Hydrangea, Azalea
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Scientific Name: Magnolia ‘Jane’ The Seven Magnolia ‘Jane’ is a resilient variety known for its late-blooming, purple-pink flowers. A part of the “Little Girl” series, ‘Jane’ blooms in mid-spring, avoiding damage from late frosts. Its compact size makes it suitable for small gardens or as a focal point in larger landscapes. With lush foliage that turns bronze in fall, ‘Jane’ provides year-round interest and appeal. Companion Plants:Japanese Spurge, Spanish Bluebells
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Scientific Name: Hamamelis Vernalis Tricolor Vernal Witch Hazel represents an enchanting choice for any garden. Its early spring blooms, a rare stroke of golden-yellow amidst the still-dormant landscape, infuse warmth and color. Opt for Vernal Witch Hazel to usher in the spring with its vibrant, fragrant flowers, offering a beacon of renewal and beauty. Companion Plants: Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Little Henry Sweetspire, River Birch
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Scientific Name: Cercis Canadensis The Eastern Redbud is renowned for its vibrant magenta-pink flowers that blossom directly on branches and the trunk. Its graceful, heart-shaped leaves undergo a stunning color transformation to yellow in the fall, enhancing its ornamental appeal. This adaptable and low-maintenance tree is favored for infusing gardens and natural spaces with vivid beauty and charm. Companion Plants: Flowering Dogwood, Coralbean, Virginia Witch Hazel
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Scientific Name: Amelanchier x Grandiflora The apple serviceberry is a beautiful and versatile North American native tree. It offers stunning white flowers in spring, colorful foliage in fall, and delicious berries in summer, making it an excellent choice for gardens. This low-maintenance tree is also resistant to common diseases and pests, making it an eco-friendly landscaping option. Companion Plants: Tulips, Narcissi, Fritillaria
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Scientific Name: Amelanchier Canadensis The Shadblow Serviceberry, or Amelanchier canadensis, is a captivating deciduous tree native to eastern North America. With its exquisite white flowers in spring, followed by edible berries and stunning fall foliage, this tree offers year-round beauty and provides essential habitat and food for wildlife. Companion Plants: Smoke Bush, Woodland Phlox, Little Bluestem, Foam Flower
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