Residential & Commercial Landscaping
Scientific Name: Clethra Alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’ Explore the irresistible charm of the Ruby Spice Clethra, an exceptionally alluring and enchanting flowering shrub. Its vibrant green foliage serves as a perfect backdrop for a burst of deeply fragrant, bottlebrush-like flowers. Forming dense clusters, these immaculate blooms in varying shades from deep pink to ruby red Companion Plants: Ostrich Fern, Astilbe, Hakone Grass, Hosta
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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: Diervilla Rivularis ‘Kodiak Red’ The Kodiak Red Diervilla features vibrant red fall foliage, serving as an eco-friendly alternative to the burning bush. Its bright yellow flowers bloom in early summer, adding to its allure. This resilient native plant thrives in sun or shade, is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and can even grow in dry shade, making it an excellent choice for challenging sites.
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Scientific Name: Diervilla Rivularis ‘Kodiak Orange’ This vibrant shrub boasts stunning orange fall foliage, offering a sustainable alternative to the burning bush. Its bright yellow flowers bloom early in the summer, adding to its allure. This hardy native plant flourishes in various conditions, including sun or shade, and is remarkably drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, thriving even in dry shade.
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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: Clethra Alnifolia ‘Sixteen Candles’ Discover the undeniable enchantment of the Sixteen Candles Clethra, a standout flowering shrub known for its unique charm and beauty. Surrounded by lush, green leaves, this plant showcases upright, candle-like spikes of creamy white flowers. These intensely fragrant blooms, reminiscent of sweet summer, are tightly grouped, each one resembling a flickering candle, hence its name. Companion Plants: Ostrich Fern, Astilbe, Hakone Grass, Hosta
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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: Clethra Alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’ Delve into the captivating allure of the Hummingbird Clethra, a genuinely remarkable and enchanting flowering shrub. Its vibrant green foliage sets the stage for an explosion of intensely fragrant, bottlebrush-like flowers. Delicately arranged in dense clusters, these pristine white blooms are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, creating a lively and dynamic garden spectacle. Companion Plants: Ostrich Fern, Astilbe, Hakone Grass, Hosta
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Scientific Name: Berberis Thunbergii ‘Orange Rocket’ Elevate your landscape with the bold and beautiful Orange Rocket barberry. This unique shrub boasts stunning orange to red foliage that intensifies through the seasons, providing a striking pop of color and visual interest to any garden space. Its vertical growth and compact size make it an ideal choice for both small and large areas, ensuring a spectacular display throughout the year. Companion Plants: […]
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Scientific Name: Berberis Thunbergii ‘Gold Pillar’ Gold Pillar Barberry is a striking, slim shrub that stands upright, boasting vibrant, eye-catching golden foliage. It adds a captivating and elegant touch to any garden or landscape. Companion Plants: Coral Bells, Allium, Cushion Surge
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Scientific Name: Berberis Thun.v. Atropurpurea ‘Crimson Pygmy’ The Crimson Pygmy Barberry is a vibrant, compact shrub known for its rich, crimson-red leaves that maintain their stunning color throughout the growing season. Its dense, thorny branches make it an excellent choice for adding texture, color, and definition to any garden space or landscape design. Companion Plants: Coral Bells, Allium, Cushion Spurge
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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: Hydrangea Quercifolia ‘Alice’ The Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea is another splendid variety that adds magnificence to gardens and landscapes. Known for its large, oak-shaped leaves and spectacular white blooms, this hydrangea variety presents an impressive display. The flowers arise in elongated clusters in early summer and gently fade to shades of pink and then to a rich, tan as the season progresses, contributing to the plant’s seasonal charm. Companion […]
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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 Quercifolia ‘Ruby Slippers’ The Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea is a breathtaking shrub that will captivate you with its clusters of ruby red flowers that gradually fade to a lovely pink and then to an antique green. The foliage is equally remarkable, resembling the shape of oak leaves and transforming to a brilliant mix of orange, scarlet, and purple in the fall. Companion Plants: Magnus Coneflower, Blue Lily […]
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea Quercifolia ‘Pee Wee’ The Pee Wee Hydrangea is a charming and more compact version of the Oakleaf Hydrangea, designed to bring the same stunning visual appeal to smaller spaces or gardens where room is limited.Embracing the Pee Wee Hydrangea in your garden means embarking on a year-round visual journey. Companion Plants: Magnus Coneflower, Blue Lily Turf, Catmint, Fountain Grass
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea Quercifolia ‘Munchkin’ The Munchkin Oakleaf Hydrangea exemplifies the beauty and versatility of the Hydrangea genus in a compact form. Ideal for small gardens or as part of a border in a larger landscape, Munchkin delivers an impressive show of sturdy, conical flower heads that start white and gradually transition to a soft pink as the season progresses. Companion Plants: Magnus Coneflower, Blue Lily Turf, Catmint, Fountain Grass, […]
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Pinky Winky’ Step into a world of garden enchantment with the exquisite Pinky Winky Hydrangea! This captivating beauty boasts two-toned flowers that gracefully transition from white to pink, effortlessly drawing the gaze of all who behold it. Embracing diverse climates, this adaptable shrub delights with a profusion of vibrant blooms from mid-summer through to fall, ensuring an enduring spectacle. Companion Plants: Hakone Grass, Bee Balm, Stonecrop
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Limelight’ Transform your garden into a spectacle of beauty with the addition of the Limelight Hydrangea. This magnificent shrub, known for its large, radiant lime-green flowers, is guaranteed to captivate and enchant.Ideal for every landscape, it thrives in a variety of climates and offers a breathtaking display from summer through fall. Companion Plants: Hakone Grass, Bee Balm, Stonecrop
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Fire Light’ The Fire Light Hydrangea is an exceptional variety of hydrangea known for its robust growth and spectacular color transformation as the seasons change. This deciduous shrub boasts large, panicle-shaped flower heads that bloom in creamy white in mid-summer. As the days grow shorter, the flowers beautifully age to a rich pomegranate-pink, then deepen to a fiery red as autumn approaches, providing a vibrant display […]
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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: Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Bulk’ The Quick Fire Hydrangea, a standout plant known for its rapid growth and early blooming, inspires any garden space. This vibrant shrub kicks off the hydrangea season, showcasing flowers that transform from white to a rich pomegranate-pink as summer progresses. Its resilience to cold climates and ability to thrive in various soil types make it a versatile and low-maintenance. Companion Plants: Sneezeweed, Hakone Grass, Bee […]
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Twist & Shout’ The Twist and Shout Hydrangea is a captivating and versatile shrub, celebrated for its remarkable ability to produce stunning lacecap blooms in vibrant shades of pink or blue. With its vigorous growth and exceptional reblooming capabilities, this hydrangea variety is an ideal choice to add elegance and charm to any garden or landscape. Companion plants: Hakone Grass, Astilbe, Bleeding Heart
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Summer Crush’ The Summer Crush Hydrangea is a breathtaking and versatile shrub, renowned for its ability to produce an abundance of striking raspberry-red or neon purple blooms throughout the summer months. With its compact size and lush foliage, this hydrangea variety is a perfect addition to any garden or landscape. Companion Plants: Hakone Grass, Astilbe, Bleeding Heart, Plantain Lily
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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: Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Jane’ Little Lime Hydrangea, A small shrub with a white/green flower. Excellent fit for residential landscapes. Use this shrub with perennials that compliment the color well. Enhance the image of your home with a precious fan favorite plant. Companion Plants: Hakone Grass, Stonecrop, Bee Balm
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Ilvobo’ A Shrub most commonly used as ornamental and hedging. A combination of green leaves with huge white flower buds. The Bobo Hydrangea will magnify your landscape displaying great beauty and size. No regrets when selecting such an exquisite plant in your garden. Companion Plants: Witch Hazel, Hakone Grass, Chinese Silver Grass, Japanese Barberry
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea Paniculata ‘SMHPLQF’ Do you enjoy pink Flowers? The little Quickfire Hydrangea is a small sized bush that demonstrates a beautiful light pink color. This Low maintenance shrub is a great pick that displays very bright colors. It thrives in full sun to part shade, with medium level of water needed to maintain. Companion Plants: Hakone Grass, Stonecrop, Bee Balm
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea Arborescens ‘Abetwo’ Another cultivar of Hydrangeas that are highly accepted and praised in the plant community. More of a bigger Shrub that displays beautiful big white flower buds. Succeeds well in part shade. Companion Plant: Milky Bellflower, Coneflower, Mountain Fleece, Black-Eyed Susan
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Firelight Tidbit’ Fire Light Tidbit is a dwarf panicle Hydrangea that maxes out at 3 feet tall. It has ornamental appeal making it useful for many landscapes. It has great deep green foliage, giving it an interesting appearance all growing season. Companion Plants: Feather Reed Grass, Hakone Grass, Smoke Bush, Russian Sage
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea Arborescens ‘Annabelle” ‘Annabelle’ In early summer produces big rounded flower clusters up to 12 inches across.Blooming up to 2 months, Blossoms lime green, to white and in late summer back to lime green. Adding brightness to your garden, a great plant that has remained a classic throughout the years. Companion Plant: ‘Autumn Joy’, Giant Hyssop, Plantain Lily, Hakone Grass, Lady Fern
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea Macrophylla ‘Bailmer’ An Ornamental Shrub, Displaying Bright Pink and Blue colors when blooming. Growing at a height between 3-5′ and 3-5′ wide. It is a medium sized shrub that can add color enhancing any garden. Able to tolerate different environments well. A reliable flowering shrub is always a great addition. Companion Plants: Hakone Grass, Astilbe, Bleeding Heart, Plantain Lily
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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: 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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Hydrangea Arborescens ‘Abetwo’ Another cultivar of Hydrangeas that are highly accepted and praised in the plant community. More of a bigger Shrub that displays beautiful big white flower buds. Succeeds well in part shade. Companion Plant: Milky Bellflower, Coneflower, Mountain Fleece, Black-Eyed Susan
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Scientific Name: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Ilvobo’ A Shrub most commonly used as ornamental and hedging. A combination of green leaves with huge white flower buds. The Bobo Hydrangea will magnify your landscape displaying great beauty and size. No regrets when selecting such an exquisite plant in your garden. Companion Plants: Witch Hazel, Hakone Grass, Chinese Silver Grass, Japanese Barberry
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