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Natives ...... 2 Perennials ...... 39

Trees ...... 5 Edibles ...... 51

Shrubs ...... 13 Roses ...... 58

Evergreens ...... 26 Lawn Care ...... 63

Grass, Vines & Ground Covers ...... 32

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ABELIA against the summer heat and winds. Plant Bonanza Gold Barberry them in soil that has been heavily amended (Berberis thunbergii ‘Bogozam’)—A dwarf with compost or peat moss and treated with soil Barberry with outstanding bright golden-yellow Glossy Abelia sulfur to provide an acidic root environment. (Abelia x grandiflora)—Broadleaf evergreen foliage. Low maintenance plant which forms a Keep mulched and don’t forget to water through small dense mound. Height 18-24", spread 2-3’. shrub with glossy, dark green foliage. White, dry weather. Fertilize with an azalea food on a fragrant flowers emerge late in the summer and regular basis. Concorde Barberry continue on until frost. Comes through the winter (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea best in protected locations. May freeze back in Bloom-A-Thon Hybrids ‘Concorde’)—This compact, dwarf introduction has hard winters. Height. 2-3’, spread 2-3’. (Rhododendron ‘Bloom-A-Thon Hybrids’)— This group of azaleas blooms great in shownthe spring itself to hold a better deep purple-red color ALMOND and then reblooms over the rest of thethrough season. the heat of the summer than ‘Crimson Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. Pygmy’. Considered by experts to be one of the Double Pink Flowering Almond best! Height 18-24”, spread 2-3’. (Prunus glandulosa ‘Rosea Plena’)—Very popular ‘Pink’—Double, pink flowers. shrub with an outstanding floral display early ‘Red’—Bright red flowers. Crimson Pygmy Barberry in the spring. Literally covered with wonderful, ‘White’—White flowers. (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea double-pink blossoms. Plant in well-drained soils Exbury Hybrids ‘Crimson Pygmy’)—One of the most popular and give it plenty of sunshine. Height 3-5’, spread (Rhododendron ‘Exbury Hybrid’)—Diecious, plants we carry. This dwarf Barberry with 3-4’. upright grower. Foliage is green in the summer intense, blood-red foliage is perfect for putting ALTHEA and yellow, orange and red in fall. Flowers are a little punch of color into the landscape. Height 2’, spread 2-3’. (Rose-of-Sharon) very bright, almost fluorescent. One of the easiest types to grow. Height 3-4’, 3-4’ Golden Nugget Barberry (Hibiscus syriacus)—Upright growing shrub ‘Arneson Gem’—Large flowers of gold and(Berberis thunbergii ‘Monlers’)—A dense, with hollyhock-like flowers. Blooms Aug.-Sept. An orange. compact Barberry with brilliant golden foliage. old-time favorite and a good choice for color late ‘Fireball’—Bright shades of orange-red to Great for small areas. Height 12-18", spread 18- in the summer. Mature height 8-10’, spread 5-6’. scarlet. 24". ‘Ardens’—Double, purple flowers. ‘Gibraltar’—Clusters of flame orange flowers. ‘Blueberry Smoothie’ (‘DS01BS’)—Double ‘Klondyke’—Large golden orange flowers. Golden Ruby Barberry flowers of purplish-blue. A heavy bloomer‘Red that Sunset’—Fiery red flowers. (Berberis thunbergii ‘Goruzam’)—Similar to just keeps going all summer. ‘Crimson Pygmy’ in habit but with orange-red ‘Blue Chiffon’ (‘Notwoodthree’)—Rich blue Girard Hybrids foliage. New growth emerges blood red and then flowers with a lacy center through the summer as leaves mature they develop a golden margin. (Rhododendron ‘Girard Hybrids’)—Very hardy, and into the fall. Height 8-12’, spread 6-10’. Striking variegation! Height 18-24”, spread 18-24”. large flowering evergreen azalea. Foliage turns ‘French Cabaret Red’ (‘Mindour 1’)—Double reddish in the late fall and remains the rest of the flowers of deep red that resemble Helmond Pillar Barberry winter. One of the best evergreen azaleas for our carnations. Seeds are sterile. Height 5-8’, (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea area. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. spread 4-7’. ‘Helmond Pillar’)—A narrow, upright form with ‘Lil’ Kim’ (‘Antong Two’)— Finally, a dwarf Rose- ‘Crimson’—Very large crimson flower. deep purple-red leaves. Narrow, columnar form makes a striking statement in the landscape. of-Sharon! This heavy bloomer has white ‘Fuchsia’—Dark reddish-purple flowers. Height 3-5’, spread 1-2’. flowers with a showy red eye, all Northernon a plant Lights Hybrids that stays much shorter than other selections. (Rhododendron ‘Northern Lights Hybrids’)— Orange Rocket Barberry Introduced from South Korea. Height 3-4’, Extremely hardy (to -40°F) deciduous azalea. (Berberis thunbergii ‘Orange Rocket’)—An spread 3-4’. These selections are actually from a Minnesota upright, columnar form with vibrant coral-orange ‘Lil’ Kim Red’ (‘SHIMRR38’)—An addition to breeding program, so you know they can handle new growth. Bright orange-red fall color. Height the Lil’ Kim series. Handy, dwarf, compact Kansas winters. Compact growth. Height 3-4’, 3-4’, spread 1-2’. habit with rich, deep rosy-red flowers. Height spread 3-4’. 3-4’, spread 3-4’. Pygmy Ruby Barberry ‘Lil’ Kim Violet’ (‘SHIMRV24’)—This addition NEW! ‘Apricot Surprise’—Bright yellow- (Berberi thunbergii ‘Pygruzam’)— Compact to Lil’ Kim series has the same nice dwarf,apricot flowers tinted with orange hi-lights. form with shiny, deep red leaves. Height 12-18”, compact habit as the others but with plum- ‘Rosy Lights’—Rosy-pink flowers. spread 2-3’. violet flowers. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. ‘Lemon Lights’ ‘Raspberry Smoothie’—A heavy bloomer —Lemon-yellow flowers. Rosy Glow Barberry with beautiful double, fuchsia-raspberry BARBERRY (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea ‘Rosy flowers. Glow’)—Leaves are a stunning blend of rose-pink AZALEA Bagatelle Barberry and deep blood-red. New growth shows the most (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea intense color variation, while older leaves tend to Azaleas can be quite successful if attention is ‘Bagatelle’)—This is a great little selection, similar mature to a more uniform deep reddish-purple. paid to detail when growing them. Site them on to Crimson Pygmy but with smaller leaves and a Prefers full sun. Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’. the north or east side of your house for protection tighter, more compact growth habit. Height 12-18", spread 18-24". 13 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com BLADDERNUT Wintergreen Korean Boxwood ‘Blue Chip Jr.’—Very small form with a more (Buxus microphylla var. koreana) –A Korean compact habit. Rich lavender-blue flowers Boxwood selection with handsome light green from summer to frost. Plant in full sun and well- American Bladdernut drained soil. Height 12-24”, spread 18-24”. (Staphylea trifolia) foliage and very small leaves. Growth is —An interesting native shrub very dense, making it great for small hedges. ‘Miss Molly’—Sangria-red flowers throughout found growing in timbered areas. Develops into a Extremely winter hardy. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. the summer and on into fall with a nice large, multi-stemmed, suckering shrub. Produces ‘Nanho Blue’—A more compact form with three-lobed, Chinese lantern-like seed capsules BUCKEYE wonderful mauve-blue flowers on 4-6” in the fall, each containing up to several seeds, panicles. Dense growth with small gray-green creating a "bladder nut". Height 6-8’, spread 6-8’. Bottlebrush Buckeye leaves. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’. BLUE-MIST SHRUB (Aesculus parviflora)—An absolutely stunning, ‘Petite Plum’—Light purple, slightly fragrant large flowering shrub. Wide-spreading, suckering flowers with an orange eye, borne in panicles Blue-spirea are also commonly known as habit with dark green summer foliage changing to 4-6” long. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’. Bluebeard or Blue-mist Shrub and are in fact not yellow in the fall. Covered with upright, 8-12” long ‘Miss Molly’ - compact habit. This introduction actually Spireas at all. Technically these plants panicles of white flowers early in the summer. from NC State University is an offspring of aren’t even considered true shrubs, but instead Spectacular!!! Height 8-12’, Spread 8-15’. ‘Miss Ruby’, and is most red of any Butterfly classified as subshrubs which means they act Bush introduced to date. Height 3-5’, spread kind of like a shrub and kind of like a perennial. BUCKTHORN 3-5’. Plan on cutting them back hard each spring to ‘Miss Ruby’—Bright reddish-pink flowers on a start the season, much like you would with the Fine Line Buckthorn compact plant. Introduced by the JC Raulston perennials in your garden. Plant them in full sun (Rhamnus frangula ‘Ron Williams’)—A neat Arboretum in North Carolina. Height 3-5’, and well-drained soil. This is a great plant for introduction that combines the fern-like foliage of butterfly gardens. the Willowleaf Buckthorn with the narrow, upright NEW!—Beyond Midnight habit of the Columnar Tall Hedge Buckthorn. Bluebeard Would make a great accent plant in a shrub border or in a perennial planting. Height 5-7’, (Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘CT-9-12’)—Dark, spread 2-3’. glossy foliage and deep blue flowers. Great late summer color! Height 24-30”, spread 24-30”. BURNING BUSH Blue Balloon Bluebeard Cole’s Compact (Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Korball’)—Beautiful (Euonymus alatus ‘Cole’s Compact’) purple-blue flowers from late summer and into the —A fall. A great plant for butterflies.g. Plant only in compact form that has been around for well-drained soil. Height 2-2 1/2’, spread 2-3’. a long time. Dense growth with foliage that’s a little finer than the species. Blazing BOXWOOD red fall color. Easy to grow, easy to trim. Height 4-8’, spread 4-6’. Green Gem Boxwood Compact Burning Bush (Buxus x ‘Green Gem’)—A tough hybrid (Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’)—Also called boxwood from a Canadian breeding program.Dwarf Winged Euonymus, Dwarf Burning Bush, Great winter hardiness with good green color.and sometimes just plain old Burning Bush. A Slow growing and naturally globe shaped.much more compact, slower growing form of the Requires very little pruning. Height 2-3’, spreadspecies made popular because of its brilliant red 2-3’. fall color. Height 4-6’, spread 4-5’. spread 3-5’. Green Mountain Boxwood Little Moses Burning Bush ’Miss Violet’—Loads of dark purple-violet (Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’)—A hybrid boxwood (Euonymus alatus ‘Odom’)—A true Dwarf flowers from summer until fall. Compact full with great winter hardiness and outstanding Burning Bush! Perfect size for foundationhabit. Seedless. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. foliage and a slightly upright growing habit.plantings or smaller beds. Develops bright red ‘Pink Delight’—Fragrant, true pink flowers in Dark green leaves through the growing season,leaf color in the fall. Height 30-36”, spread 3-4’. panicles 12-15” long. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’. bronzing slightly through the winter. Height 3-5’, ‘Pugster Amethyst’ (‘SMNBDL’)—A dwarf spread 2-3’. BUTTERFLY-BUSH plant with extra large flowers of lavender- purple from summer until fall. Heavy bloomer! Green Tower Boxwood Butterfly-bush Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. (Buxus sempervirens ‘Monrue’)—A very narrow (Buddleia davidii)—A fast growing, medium-size ’Pugster Blue’ (‘SMNBDBT’)— This plant growing form, perfect for use as an accent plant shrub with stunning lilac-like flowers through the may be smaller but the flowers aren’t! Dwarf, or narrow hedges. Tolerates trimming nicely, and heat of the summer and on into the fall. Flowers compact growth with full sized flowers all doesn’t bronze out through the winter. Height come in a variety of colors. Will grow and bloom summer and into the fall. Height 2-3’, spread 6-8’, spread 18-24”. best if pruned nearly to the ground each winter. 2-3’. Great for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds ‘Pugster Periwinkle’ (‘SMNBDO’)—A small Green Velvet Boxwood as well as adding a lot of summer color to the plant with big flowers! This heavy bloomer (Buxus x ‘Green Velvet’)—A vigorous, globe- garden. produces large panicles of light purple flowers shaped, hybrid boxwood with dark green foliage all summer long that butterflies and other ‘Black Knight’— that retains its color in the winter. Excellent plant Very dark violet-purple with pollinators love! Because of their thick, strong for hedges and borders. Very hardy! Height 3-4’, large panicles. Our most popular variety. stems, it has better hardiness and winter spread 3-4’. Height 5-8’, spread 4-6’. survival than other dwarf varieties. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 14 ’Pugster Pink’ (‘SMNBDPT’)—Huge panicles Iroquois Beauty Chokeberry area to be expected to perform similarly. However of pink flowers on a smaller, more dwarf plant.(Aronia melanocarpa ‘Morton’)—This is a they can certainly still be enjoyed in our gardens. Continuous blooms all summer! Perhaps best beautiful dwarf form with all of the same Mulch heavily and plan on using them as a cut back of all, the thick stems ensure better hardiness wonderful characteristics as the species. shrub much like we do with Butterfly-bush. Early in and winter survival than other dwarf butterflyWhite flowers in the spring, dark green the spring remove any winter-killed wood and wait bushes. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. glossy foliage through the summer and for new growth to emerge. One word of advice, ‘Purple Haze’—This compact selection is finishing in the fall with abundant clusters be patient. Crapemyrtles will be very late to show part of the Lo & Behold Series and is ofperfect black fruits and wine-red leaves. Height any signs of life in the spring, often not producing for smaller spaces. Produces fragrant, long-2-3’, spread 3-4’. new growth until late May. Planting on southern lasting, purple-blue flowers throughout the exposures will provide more winter protection. summer and into the fall on a smaller Low sized Scape Mound Another suggestion, crapemyrtles make a great plant. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. Chokeberry addition into container gardens for lots of summer ‘Royal Red’—Rich purple-red flowers on large (Aronia melanocarpa ‘UCONNAM165’)—This color on porches and patios. Height 3-5’ (some panicles. Fragrant. Height 5-8’, spread 4-6’. low-growing form fits in all kinds of plantsspaces. could get larger with mild winters), spread BUTTONBUSH Lustrous dark green foliage in the summer3-4’. changes to brilliant red in the fall. White flowersTall Forms ( Height 4-8’+) Buttonbush that cover the plant in the spring are followed by‘Dynamite’ (‘Whit II’)—Crimson flower buds (Cephalanthus occidentalis)—A tough native purple-black fruits. Tough plant! Height 18-24”, that open to bright cherry-red flowers. shrub, particularly suited to moist or wet locations. spread 2-3’. ‘Pink Velour’ (‘Whit III’)—Magenta-pink flowers Unusual, creamy-white, globe-shaped flowers from summer until fall. Spring growth is through the summer months. Attracts butterflies McKenzie Black Chokeberry burgundy-red. Glossy summer foliage. Height 5-6’, spread 5-6’. (Aronia melanocarpa ‘McKenzie’)—This form ‘Rhapsody in Pink’ (‘Whit VIII’)—Wine-red NEW! Sugar Shack Buttonbush was selected by the USDA Natural Resources new growth and soft pink flowers. Conservation Service for use in both conservation (Cephalanthus occidentalis ‘’SMCOSS’)— A ‘Siren Red’ (‘Whit VII’)—Dark red flowers. and landscape plantings. This form is also smaller version of a cool native plant. Flowerheads Wine-red new growth. popular for edible fruit production. Produces are white, about 1” in diameter, and look like a Dwarf Forms (Height 3-5’) abundant clusters of purplish-black juicy fruits pincushion from outer space! Tough plant that ‘Zuni’—Medium-lavender flowers. high in anthocyanins and flavanoids. Height 5-7’, tolerates wet soils. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. spread 4-6’. Miniature Forms (Shorter than 3’) ‘Pocomoke’—A U.S. National Arboretum CHERRY CORALBERRY introduction with deep rose-pink flowers from mid-summer until frost. Height 1-2’, spread Nanking Cherry Blade of Sun Coralberry 2-3’. (Prunus tomentosa)—This is a good plant for (Symphoricarpos x chenault ‘Blade of Sun’)— wildlife plantings. White flowers will develop into DAPHNE A dramatic selection of a very tough plant. New bright red, 1/3” cherries. Needs well-drained soil. growth is golden-yellow to orange and remains Height 6-10’, spread10-12’. Carol Mackie Daphne golden-yellow through the season. Foliage will (Daphne x burkwoodii ‘Carol Mackie’)—A CLETHRA take on a more green color in the shade. Height beautiful selection with dramatic green and white 2-3’, spread 3-6’. variegated foliage and light pink, highly fragrant Ruby Spice Clethra flowers. Needs moist but well-drained soil and (Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’)—One of the best Indiancurrant Coralberry light shade. Can be difficult to establish. Height (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) pink-flowering forms. Flowers emerge a rich rose- —An upright, 2-3’, spread 3-4’. pink and maintain their color well throughout the spreading shrub with slender, arching branches. blooming season. Does not fade like many other Attractive coral-red fruits cover the stems in the DEUTZIA pink forms. Height 4-6’, spread 3-5’. fall and throughout the winter. A great plant for Sixteen Candles Clethra understory plantings or for naturalizing. A Nikkonative Slender Deutzia selection. Very tough! Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. (Clethra alnifolia ‘Sixteen Candles’)—An (Deutzia gracillis ‘Nikko’)—Shorter and more impressive selection made from a ‘Hummingbird’ COTONEASTER compact than the species. Good white flowers seedling. Dense, mounded habit with large early in the spring. Looks stunning in mass upright clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers. Cranberry Cotoneaster plantings. Height 1-2’, spread 2-3’. Foliage is dark green through the summer and (Cotoneaster apiculata)—A small shrub with yellow in the fall. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. DIERVILLA spreading, arching branches covered with small shiny leaves. Pink blossoms line the branches inCool Splash Diervilla the spring, followed by red berries in the fall. The(Diervilla sessilifolia ‘LPDC Podaras’)— CHOKEBERRY fruits look like little cranberries…you figure outOutstanding variegated white and green foliage Autumn Magic Chokeberry the rest. Height 2-3’, spread 3-5’. and the same toughness of the species. Does (Aronia melanocarpa ‘Autumn Magic’)— well in shade or sun. A great choice for mass plantings or naturalized plantings. Prune back This is more compact form of the species CRAPEMYRTLE hard each spring for best appearance. Height with attractive clusters of 1/3”, purple- 3-5’, spread 3-5’. black fruits and a showy mixture of red Common Crapemyrtle and purple fall color. Showy clusters of (Lagerstroemia indica)—Southern landscapes white flowers in the spring and dark green are filled with this plant, providing colorful flowers foliage in the summer. Height 3-5’, spread from summer into the fall and often growing 3-5’. to small tree size proportions. Unfortunately crapemyrtles are not winter hardy enough in our

15 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Nightglow Diervilla (Sambucus canadensis)—A neat, tough, native with selections having just about any foliage color Diervilla x splendens ‘El Madrigal’)—Dark shrub great for wildlife and the garden. This plant you could imagine. All are broadleaf evergreens, burgundy leaves last all summer, becoming even is best known for its prized sweet purple-black meaning they keep their foliage through the winter. more intense red in fall. Bright yellow flowers at fruits. Can be used for jellies, pies, juice and Many will take on a burgundy to purple foliage the ends of the branches are adorn by butterflies wine; don’t forget the birds love them too! Large color in the winter. They will do well in full sun and and pollinators. Compact habit and spreading clusters of white flowers in early summer. Great in considerable shade. habit. Tough! Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. for naturalizing. If you are growing them for their ‘Canadale Gold’—Large, bright yellow and fruits, prune sparingly. Plant with another variety green variegated leaves. Height 3-4’, spread DOGWOOD for best fruit production. For best appearance for 3-4’. landscape use, prune hard each spring. ‘Emerald ‘n Gold’—Emerald green foliage with Red Stem Dogwood ‘Adams’—Selected for its abundant fruit a vibrant gold edge. One of the most popular (Cornus sericea)—This plant is best known for production and grown commercially. Height forms we carry. Height 1-2’, spread 2-3’. its stunning winter show of brightly colored stems. 6-10’, spread 8-12’. ‘Gaiety’ (‘Emerald Gaiety’)—Dense plant with A fast grower that loves moist sites. Will produce ‘Nova’—Large, sweet fruits and abundant emerald-green leaves edged with creamy- an abundance of small, creamy-white berries that production. Great for jams, pies, wine or just white. Height 1-2’, spread 2-3’. birds really love. We carry several selections, and for attracting birds. ‘Moonshadow’—Dense, compact form with all perform well if given a little extra water through NEW! ‘Ranch’—A shorter, more compact form wavy, light yellow leaves, edged with thin green dry stretches of summer. When you are thinking with good berry production. Discovered on an margins. Height 1-2’, spread 2-3’. about adding winter color into your landscape, old abandoned homestead thought to have ‘Purpleleaf’ (var. coloratus)—This low- keep these plants in mind. Height 8-10’, spread been planted in the late 1800’s. Plant with growing, wide-spreading form is commonly 8-10’. another variety for best production. Height used as a groundcover. Foliage is dark green ‘Arctic Fire’ (Cornus stolonifera ‘Farrow’)— 5-6’, spread 5-6’. through the growing season, changing to plum- Bright red winter stems and a compact habit. ‘York’—Larger fruits than most other selections. purple for the winter. Very tolerant of both Great for winter interest. Likes moist soil. Cut Great for jams, pies, wine or just for sunny and shady exposures. Height 12-18”. back aggressively every other year for best attracting birds. FALSESPIREA stem color. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. EUONYMUS ‘Ivory Halo’ (C. alba ‘Bailhalo’)—A compact Ashleaf Falsespirea selection of Redstem Dogwood with dramatic Manhattan Euonymus (Sorbaria sorbifolia)—Outstanding, large white green and white variegated foliage and (Euonymus kiautschovicus ‘Manhattan’)— flowers in June. Suckers to form colonies over brilliant, blood-red winter stems. The red stem Medium to large leaf variety of Spreadingtime. Useful for borders, mass plantings, and color intensifies in the fall and winter. This is Euonymus that supposedly was discoveredbank incovers. Height 6-8’, spread 5-10’. a great plant for adding color into the garden Manhattan, Kansas. Has very deep green, throughout the year. For added effect, plant ‘Sem’—This is a more dwarf variety with the glossy foliage that is more resistant to winter leaf against a backdrop of evergreens, a fence, or added plus of having more colorful foliage as burn. Can easily be sheared to make hedges. a wall. Height 5-6’, spread 5-6’. This is very attractive shrub that adds a nice well. Leaves emerge reddish-bronze, changing to chartreuse as the season develops. Bears richness to a landscape. Height 4-6’, spread 5-6’. ELDERBERRY abundant white flowers during the summer. American Elderberry Wintercreeper Euonymus Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. (Euonymus fortunei)—This is a variable species FILBERT (Hazelnut)

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www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 16 American Filbert forms have the ability to produce fruits, but only or an accent. A male selection, useful as a (Corylus americana)—A large suckering shrub if there is an appropriate male form to serve as a pollinator for ‘Castle Spire’ if a similar look is that can be found growing natively in our area. pollinator. With so much diversity, there really is desired. Height 5-10’, spread 3-4’. Produces an abundant crop of sweet, edible a holly for almost every planting situation. ‘Scallywag’ (‘Monnieves’)—A sport of ‘Little nuts. Critters love them! Plant two or more for Rascal’ with a slightly larger, more upright adequate cross pollination. Height 6-10’, spread Inkberry growth habit, but still retaining a good compact 6-10’. (Ilex glabra)—One of the toughest evergreen character. Foliage is rich dark blue-green in Hollies for our part of the country! Dark green,the summer changing to deep purple in the Red Dragon Filbert lustrous leaves adorn the plant through the winter. This also is a male selection, so it will (Corylus avellana) ‘Red Dragon—A release from summer and the winter. Will grow in both sun notand produce any fruit. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. Oregon State University. This one was actually shade and is very tolerant of most soil conditions,Winterberry including damp sites. Prune heavily in early spring rejected from their hazelnut trials because of low (Ilex verticillata)—These Hollies lose all of their to maintain a full, dense bush. nut production but the beautiful purple foliage leaves in the winter, but retain large quantities of and twisted stems gave it a second life as an ‘Shamrock’—A slower growing, more compactbrightly colored, pea-sized, red to orange fruits ornamental plant. Stunning! Height 6-10’, spread form. Leaves are dark green throughoutthat literally cover the stems through the winter. 6-10’. the year. Very tolerant of heavy pruning.As well as being highly ornamental, the fruits Supposedly a male selection, but we haveare much sought after by birds as a winter food FORSYTHIA frequently seen fruit on them here source. so Plants are much hardier than evergreen evidentially it doesn’t read the same bookstypes we of Hollies and can be planted in full sun to Gold Tide Forsythia do. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. light shade. Very tolerant of heavy soils. As with (Forsythia x intermedia ‘Courtasol’)—This is other Hollies, both male and female plants must a groundcover type Forsythia introduced from Japanese Holly (Ilex crenate)—A small-leaved holly with anbe present for fruit production. Size varies with France. Very compact, ground hugging habit. selection. Lemon-yellow flowers in the spring. Moss-green appearance very similar to boxwood. Female summer foliage. Looks impressive in mass forms produce small black fruits borne under ‘Jimthe Dandy’—A male selection also called plantings. Height 11/2-21/2’, spread 3-4’. foliage. Very tolerant of trimming and shearing. ‘Dwarf Male’. A strong pollinator used with early Plant in protected locations for best success. blooming female forms. Use as a pollinator for Lynwood Gold Forsythia Height and spread vary with selection. ‘Berry Heavy’, ‘Berry Nice’, and ‘Red Sprite’. (Forsythia x intermedia ‘Lynwood Gold’)—A ‘Sky Pencil’—A tall, narrow selection introduced Height 4-6’, spread 4-5’. ‘Red Sprite’ heavy-flowering form, loaded with brilliant yellow by the U.S. National Arboretum. Dark green, —Most dwarf of any, with the flowers. Was introduced from Ireland in 1935 andglossy foliage and a very strict upright habit. largest fruit of all. Bright red fruits are 1/2” and has become a staple in American gardens ever Use as a dramatic accent or as a sculptural stay on the plant for months. Pollinated by ‘Jim since. Height 6-8’, spread 8-10’. element for the garden. Height 6-8’, spread Dandy’. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. 2-3’. Magical Gold Forsythia HYDRANGEA Meserve Holly Hybrids (Forsythia x intermedia ‘KolGold’)—An Bigleaf Hydrangea (Ilex x meserve)—This group of hybrids are introduction from Germany with a smaller growth (Hydrangea macrophylla) made up of forms that were selected for their —An old-fashioned habit and an intense floral display of bright, favorite, much sought after because of their golden-yellow flowers early in the spring.increased winterA real hardiness as well as other desirable ornamental characteristics. Foliage hasunique rich blue flowers, Bigleaf Hydrangea show stopper when in full bloom. Stems can be can add a new dimension to your garden. Large the traditional scalloped edge shape and fruits cut late in the winter and forced inside for an early clusters of flowers adorn the plant in June-July. sign of spring. Height 4-5’, spread are4-6’. a shiny deep red. Plant in shade to partial shade. Size and shape will vary by selection.Bold, lustrous, dark green foliage provides an excellent garden texture throughout the growing FOTHERGILLA ‘Berri-Magic Royalty’—Use this selection season. Flowers come in two forms, large Blue Shadow Fothergilla when you only have room for one plant.snowball Each types and delicate lacecaps. Flowers pot contains both a ‘Blue Prince’ and a ‘Blue (Fothergilla major ‘Blue Shadow’)—A range from pink to blue depending on soil Princess’ Holly, satisfying the plant’s pollination blue-leafed sport of ‘Mt. Airy’ with all of conditions. In more alkaline soils, flowers will be needs while still producing fruit. Height 4-5’, the same wonderful ornamental qualities more pink while it takes acidic soils and aluminum spread 4-5’. to produce the famous blue flowers. You will need of its parent plant. White, bottlebrush-like ‘Blue Prince’—The male companion to go flowers in the spring and rich red, orange to amend your soil with the appropriate product to with ‘Blue Princess’. Dark, blue-green foliage. and yellow foliage in the fall. Likes moist, produce the desired results. Plant in a protected, One of the hardiest forms around. Height 4-5’, well-drained soil and light shade. Height shaded site and mulch heavily in winter to protect spread 4-5’. flower buds. Height 3-5’, spread 3-4’. ‘Blue Princess’—Dark blue-green foliage and 4-6’, spread 3-5’. ‘BloomStruck’ HOLLY stems with an abundant production of bright (‘PIIHM-II’)—Huge blooms on red fruits. One of our most popular forms. Use the ends of stout, red-purple stems and best Although most people don’t realize it, Hollies ‘Blue Prince’ as a male pollinator. Height 4-5’, yet, they bloom on old and new growth! Foliage has better heat tolerance than other selections come in a wide variety of shape and sizes. Some spread 4-5’. Hollies have evergreen foliage while some are ‘Castle Spire’ (‘Heckenfee’)—A compact, that tend to wilt severely in mid-day summer pyramidal form with beautiful, lustrous, darkheat. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. deciduous. Some produce red fruits while others ‘Cape Hattaras’ bear fruits that are black. Some have the foliage green leaves and bright red berries. Use as a (‘HORTHAT’)—Long- that we all tend to think of at Christmas time foundation plant or as an accent. Use lasting‘Castle ruby-red flowers on an attractive, while others have small, rounded leaves like a Wall’ as a similar looking male pollinator.compact plant. Flowers bloom ruby-red boxwood. And the one that really gets people Height 5-10’, spread 3-4’. regardless of soil treatments. Height 3-4’, ‘Castle Wall’ (‘Heckenstar’)—A broadly spread 3-4’. confused, some are male and some female. ‘Light-O-Day’ That is important to keep in mind because if fruit columnar to pyramidal selection with wonderful —A beautiful variegated form that is reported to have more reliable blooms. production is what you are after, only the female dark green foliage. Use as a foundation plant

17 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Flowers are blue to pink lacecaps, but the plant is worth growing for the foliage effect alone. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. ‘Nantucket Blue’ (‘Grenan’)—A re- blooming selection with beautiful large blooms, produced on both old and new wood. Flowers can be made to color pink by adding agricultural limestone or blue by adding aluminum sulfate. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. ‘Summer Crush’ (‘BAILMACFIVE’) — Impressive big raspberry-red to neon- purple flowers all on a nice tidy plant. Produces flowers on both old and new wood. Keep moist through dry weather. Height 18-36”, spread 18-36”. ‘Twist-N-Shout’ (‘PIIHM-I’)—A cross between ‘Penny Mac’ and ‘Lady in Red’ that combines the best of both parents. This reblooming lacecap has pink to periwinkle-blue flowers on both old and new wood. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. ‘Sikes Dwarf’––All the fantastic attributes of ‘Quick Fire’ (‘Bulk’)—This much earlier Oakleaf Hydrangea but in a smaller package! flowering selection is reported to often bloom Oakleaf Hydrangea Showy white flowers late in the spring, more than a month before other varieties. (Hydrangea quercifolia)—Foliage, flowers attractive summer foliage and impressive red- White flowers emerge in the spring and tend and fall color all combine on this purple shrub fall color. to Great for smaller yards. Height to age to a rich deep pink, all before other provide a fantastic display in the garden.3-4’, Large,spread 4-5’. selections have started to bloom. leathery, dark green, oak-shaped leaves develop Panicle Hydrangea ‘Strawberry Sundae’ (‘Rensun’)—A compact spectacular fall colors ranging from wine-red to form with good white flowers mid-summer that (Hydrangea paniculata)—An excellent purple to deep, rich burgundy. Blooms go through fade to pink and eventually strawberry red if shrub for late summer color in the garden, and a wonderful color transformation from white to weather is right. Height 4-5’, spread 3-4’. purplish-pink to creamy-bronze. Height unfortunately 5-8’, often overlooked as a valuable spread 6-8’. landscape addition. Produces extremelySmooth large Hydrangea panicles of white flowers late(Hydrangea in arborescens)the summer—One of the easiest ‘Alice’––Extremely large (10-14”) white blooms that often progress through a to wonderful grow species. color Reliably produces masses age to a deep rosy-pink. Dark green foliage change into fall. Unlike most of largeother whitehydrangeas, flowers every spring. Provide becomes a beautiful burgundy-red in the fall. this species actually does best afternoon in fullshade and sun, water through but dry weather. Very vigorous, hardy selection. Height 6-10’, will tolerate some light shade and still bloom Very easy to grow. Height 3-5’, spread 4-5’. spread 6-10’. respectably. For best appearances though, ‘Gatsby Pink’ (‘JoAnn’)—This form was ‘Annabelle’—This popular, old variety is the water through dry stretches of weather. Can dominant form found in cultivation. Produces selected because it’s big white blooms behave heavily a pruned to control size in the spring strong tendency to transition into pink during large, white, rounded clusters of flowers in without interrupting flower production. Height the bloom cycle. Dark green summer foliage June-July that can reach up to a foot across. A 6-8’, spread 6-8’. and colorful, mahogany-red fall color. This heavy bloomer that does great in shady places. selection comes from Powell Gardens in ‘Bobo’ (‘ILVOBO’)—A dwarf Panicle Hydrangea NEW! ‘Bar Harbor’ (SMHAMWM’)—Compact Missouri. Height 6-8’, spread 6-10’. with the same large white flower clusters that growth and heavy bloom production. Produces ‘Munchkin’—This dwarf form is a U.S. National make this shrub so desirable. Blooms can take strong stems, better able to hold the large floral Arboretum introduction released in 2010. The on a pinkish color as they age. Height 2 1/2’-3’, clusters up, even in heavy rains. Height 3-5’, offspring of another great dwarf selection, spread 3-4’. spread 4-5’. ‘Sikes Dwarf’, this selection is even more NEW! ‘Fire Light Tidbit’ (‘SMNHPK’)—Small, ‘Incrediball’ (‘Abetwo’)—Introduced as a new compact and rounded. Great summer blooms compact size, perfect for those tighter areas. and improved ‘Annabelle’. It came out of a and attractive fall color. Height 3-4’, spread Big white mophead panicles in mid-summer. breeding program where the goal was stronger 3-5’. Very reliable! Flowers can fade from white to stems. They got that and larger blooms too! NEW! ‘Queen of Hearts’—A heavy flowering pink in cool weather. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. Height 3-5’, spread 4-5’. selection with dark green summer foliage and ‘Limelight’— An interesting introduction with ‘Invincibelle Mini Mauvette’ (‘NCHA7’)— mahogany-red fall color. Flowers are pure bright lime-green flowers. Actually a lot more Pink-mauve flowers bloom reliably every white, occasionally aging to deep pink. The attractive than it sounds, this selection could be spring on sturdy, upright stems. Prune back product of a U.S. National Arboretum breeding used to add some interesting color to the late hard each spring for the biggest blooms. program, resulting from a cross of ‘Snow summer landscape. Height 6-8’, spread 6-8’. Height 30-36”, spread 30-36”. Queen’ and ‘Pee Wee’. Height 6-8’, spread ‘Little Lime’ (‘Jane’)—A smaller version of the ‘Invincibelle Wee White’ (‘NCHA5’)—This 6-8’. popular ‘Limelight’ with the same great bright is a dwarf ‘Annabelle’ type hydrangea. Still ‘Ruby Slippers’—U.S. National Arboretum lime-green flowers as its namesake. Height produces large trusses of pure white flowers introduction selected for its compact habit and3-5’, spread 3-5’. late in the spring. Needs afternoon shade. great flowers. Large white panicles ‘Little are held Quick Fire’ (‘SMHPLQF’)— A slightly Prune back hard each spring for biggest upright above the foliage in early summer. Thesmaller selection of ‘Quick Fire’ with the same blooms. Height 18-30”, spread 2-3’. flowers are reported to quickly turn palegreat pink flowers late in the spring. Height 3-5’, deepening to rose. The result of controlledspread 3-5’. crosses between ‘Pee Wee’ and ‘Snow Queen’. Height 3-4’, spread 4-5’. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 18 give us both single and double flowering forms‘Dwarf in Korean’ (S. meyeri ‘Palibin’)––One of HYPERICUM just about any color imaginable. Plant them in fullthe best! an excellent shrub for the landscape (St Johnswort) sun and well drained soil. Height 8-12’, spreaddue to its smaller size and compact habit. 8-10’. Produces an awesome display of pinkish- Kalm Hypericum ‘Beauty of Moscow’ (‘Krasavitsa Moskvy’)—A lilac to lavender color flowers in the spring. (Hypericum kalmianum)—Bright yellow flowers vigorous selection with an abundant production Extremely fragrant! Excellent mildew and borer and green to blue-green foliage. Very tolerant of beautiful, double, pale pink flowers. Blooms resistance. Hardy and easy to grow. Height of hot dry exposures. Profuse bloomer in mid- are actually pink in bud, fading to white as they 4-5’, spread 5-6’. ‘Miss Kim’ (S. patula summer. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. open and age. Height 10-12’, spread 6-8’. ‘Miss Kim’)––Purple buds that open to fragrant blue-purple flowers ‘Blue Velvet’ (H. x ‘Cfflpc-1’)— A hybrid Kalm ‘Monge’—An outstanding, very popular French hybrid selection. Brilliant display of single, slightly later than ‘Dwarf Korean’. Compact Hypericum with foliage that is much bluer than habit and small size makes it a great landscape the species. Loaded with a spectacular display reddish-purple flowers. Long stems make this plant. Easy to grow. Height 5-7’, spread 4-6’. of bright yellow flowers mid season. Very a good cut flower. Height 10-12’, spread 8-12’. tolerant of hot, dry, sunny locations. Super ‘Purple’—An old-fashioned favorite! Extremely Persian Lilac tough! Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. fragrant, single, lilac-purple flowers are a (Syringa x persica)—A heavy blooming, faster Sunburst Hypericum wonderful addition to the garden. Also great growing species that bears an abundance of as a cut flower. Extremely tough and durable. fragrant, pale lilac flowers about mid-May. Blooms (Hypericum frondosum ‘Sunburst’)—Small Height 8-12’, spread 8-12’. at an early age. Height 8-10’, spread 8-10’. rounded shrub with bluish-green leaves.‘Sensation’ Bright —An outstanding selection with yellow flowers that appear to beindividual a miniature flowers that are purple with a pure Preston Hybrids sunburst cover the plant during the summer. Great white border. One of the best. Height 8-10’, (Syringa x prestoniae)—A later flowering lilac plant for hot, sunny areas. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. 8-12’. that exhibits excellent vigor and hardiness. Very ‘White’ (var. alba)—Just like the Common prolific, large panicles of flowers. These are LILAC Purple Lilac but with pure white flowers. Height wonderful selections to extend the lilac blooming 8-10’, spread 8-10’. season further into the spring. Canada Hybrids ‘Yankee Doodle’—One of the deepest and ‘Donald Wyman’––Single, deep reddish-pink (Syringa x hyacinthiflora)—Developed in Canada, darkest purple forms available. A profuse flowers. Considered by many to be the best of these vigorous lilacs are exceptionally hardy. Dark bloomer with large, up to 8” long, flower the Preston Hybrids. Height 8-10’, spread 4-10’. green, disease resistant foliage turns reddish-purple panicles. Height 6-8’, spread 6-8’. in the fall. Very fragrant flower clusters are produced MAHONIA in abundance early in the spring. Height 10-12’, Dwarf Lilac spread 10-12’. (Syringa meyeri, S. patula, S. microphylla (Oregon Grapeholly) and S. julinanae)—This is actually a collection ‘Pocahontas’—A very popular selection with of three closely related species. All produce Compact Mahonia deep maroon-purple buds that open to deep attractive, dark green, glossy foliage that has a (Mahonia aquifolium ‘Compacta’)—Compact violet, fragrant, single flowers. Exceptionally unique, undulating habit making for an attractive dwarf form of the Common Mahonia. Bright yellow hardy and vigorous. Height 10-12’, spread shrub even out of bloom. Spring flowers are flowers in the spring and grape-like clusters of 10-12’. spectacular and typically very fragrant. Height fruits developing through the summer. Leaves Common Lilac and spread will vary with selection. turn purplish-red in the fall and remain on the (Syringa vulgaris)—The old-fashioned purple ‘Bloomerang Dark Purple’ (‘SMSJBP7’)— plant through the winter. A great choice for adding lilac that everybody knows and loves. Single lilac Dark purple, fragrant flowers in the spring,year-round color into the landscape. Plant in well- flowers in large panicles. Very fragrant bloomsblooming again in the fall with a few occasionaldrained soil. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. A 2005 Pride also work out nicely as a cut flower. An easyflowers to in between. Compact grower with goodof Kansas Selection. grow shrub that has been a favorite for years.vigor. Height 4-6’, spread 4-7’. Numerous hybrids have been introduced that For Consideration when selecting Shrubs Size plant materials also have longer life their susceptibility to insects and Knowledge of the mature height spans and require less maintenance. diseases. and spread of trees and shrubs can prevent many landscape problems. Hardiness Soil Conditions The mature height and spread of An important consideration when Soil conditions at the planting site trees and shrubs will vary somewhat selecting trees and shrubs is their strongly affect trees and shrubs. due to soil conditions and other cold hardiness. Select trees and Most trees and shrubs grow well in factors. However, knowledge of their shrubs that are reliably hardy in soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. Another approximate mature size can prevent your area. important soil characteristic is soil overcrowding, interference with porosity. Select appropriate plants overhead utility wires, obstruction of Pest Susceptibility for wet and dry sites. vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and Another important consideration other problems. Properly selected when selecting trees and shrubs is 19 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Creeping Mahonia Little Devil Ninebark NEW! Darkstar Plum (Mahonia repens)—An interesting groundcover (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Donna May’)—A (Prunus x cistena ‘UCONNPCO001’)—This plant, useful for lightly shaded areas with rich, great little plant in a great little package! This more truly compact, improved sand cherry has a well-drained soils. Evergreen foliage is blue- compact, dwarf form still comes with wonderful great upright and spreading habit. Re-purple to green in the summer and rich purple in the winter. deep burgundy foliage and contrasting white-pink maroon-colored foliage that does not fade during Deep yellow flowers give way to blue-black, flowers late in the spring. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. the summer. Pink, single flowers appear in spring. grape-like fruits. Height 6-18”, spread 2-5’. Height 4-5’, spread 3-4’. MOCKORANGE POTENTILLA Blizzard Mockorange Potentilla (Philadelphus lewisii ‘Blizzard’)—Single, white, (Potentilla fruticosa)—A refined, graceful shrub incredibly fragrant flowers on a dense, upright with beautiful, deeply lobed, bright green foliage. plant. This selection is prized for its hardiness Brilliant strawberry-like blooms smother the plant and was in fact selected from seedling population in color throughout the summer. Prune back to collected in Canada. Now that is cold hardy! 12-18” in early spring for best appearance. Height Height 4-5’, spread 3-4’. 2-3’, spread 2-3’. Snowbelle Mockorange ‘Goldfinger’—Rich golden-yellow flowers and (Philadelphus x ‘Snowbelle’)—Loaded with excellent heat tolerance. highly fragrant, double, pure white flowers just like you would want in a mockorange, PRIVET but all packaged in a smaller plant making it a lot easier to incorporate into a Cheyenne Privet landscape. A Canadian introduction that is (Ligustrum vulgare ‘Cheyenne’)—One of the good and tough. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. best shrubs for planting a formal or trimmed NEW! Little Joker Ninebark hedge. Dark green foliage and a dense growth Miniature Snowflake (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Hoogi021’)—habit. This easy to grow shrub is very tolerant Mockorange Compact form with deeply cut, of dark heavy shearing. burgundy If left untrimmed, shrub will (Philadelphus x ‘Miniature Snowflake’)— foliage. Pale pink to white flowersdevelop in a large the rounded spring. habit and will actually Double, fragrant flowers. Compact, dwarf shrub. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. have attractive white flowers in the spring and Heavy bloomer. Originally selected as a branch small black fruits by fall. Very hardy! Height sport of ‘Minnesota Snowflake’ by a nursery in Summer Wine Ninebark Tree 2-10’, spread 2-10’. Minnesota. Height 3-4’, spread 2-3’. Form Golden Vicary Privet (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Seward’ (tree NANDINA (Ligustrum x vicaryi)—A popular yellow-leafed form))—An impressive selection with wonderful, hybrid introduced from England. Bright yellow Nandina is a beautiful plant, however its use dark crimson-red leaves and neat, compact habit. foliage provides color all season long. Extremely in our area needs to be tempered with the White to pinkish-white flowers in the spring really tolerant of pruning. May freeze back some in knowledge that winter hardiness can be an issue. stand out against the dark foliage. Use this plant extremely cold winters but quickly regrows. For best results we would recommend planting to add a splash of foliage color into the landscape. Height 4-8’, spread 4-6’. in protected areas such as southern exposures, Trained into a small tree. Height 4-6’, spread 5-6’. mulch heavily and expect that some years will be Petite Plum Ninebark NEW! Straight Talk Privet better than others. Prune out deadwood in the (Ligustrum vulgare (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Swift’)—This upright spring and allow new growth from the base to fill TM ‘POIPD2’)— A growing selection works great as a vertical accent the plant back in through the growing season. compact, mounded form with striking burgundy or planted in a row for a narrow hedge. Extremely foliage. Showy pink to white flowers in the Size will vary by selection. cold hardy and drought tolerant. It’s tough! ...... spring. Tough! Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’. NEW JERSEY TEA Height 6-12’, spread 2-4’ Tiny Wine Ninebark PUSSY WILLOW New Jersey Tea (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘SMPOTW’)—A (Ceanothus americanus)—This plant can dwarf form with small bronze-maroon French foliage. Pussy Willow be found growing natively throughout muchSmall of clusters of pink to white flowers(Salix caprea) in —An the old-time garden favorite. the midwest. Produces small clusters ofspring. white Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. Popular because of its showy, 1-2” long, fuzzy flowers early in the summer. Plant in well-drained blooms also known as catkins that emerge early soil. Tolerates pretty rough conditions. Height PLUM in the spring. Easy to grow. Forced stems in the 3-4’, spread 3-5’. house are a sure sign spring is right around the Cistina Plum corner. Height 8-12’, spread 6-8’. NINEBARK (Prunus x cistina)— A popular shrub because of its stunning, reddish-purple foliage. Also QUINCE Amber Jubilee Ninebark produces attractive, light pink, fragrant flowers in Scarlet Storm Quince (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Jefam’)—A more the spring. Needs full sun and well-drained soils. (Chaenomeles x ‘Double Take Scarlet Storm’)— compact selection. New growth emerges withHeight 6-8’, spread 5-6’. Large, double, camellia-like flowers early in stunning yellow-orange tinged foliage that fully the spring. Blooms last for a long time and it’s matures to a nice lime-green. Height 5-6’, spread thornless! Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’. 4-5’.

www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 20 ‘Peach’ (‘Meiggili’)— A low-growing selection, Flower Carpet Rose RHODODENDRON covered with small, soft peach colored blooms (Rosa hybrids)—A stunning group of Rhododendrons are broadleaf evergreens that all season long. A tough, disease resistant groundcover-type shrub roses that provides need a little extra care. They should be planted in plant with good winter hardiness. Height 18- delicate rose flowers, glossy, deep green, disease acid soil that has been well amended with organic 24”, spread 2-3’. resistant foliage and non-stop blooms all summer. matter and sited away from the hot rays of our ‘Pink’ (‘Meijocos’)— Produces mass quantities Freedom of care and maintenance make these summer sun such as a north or east exposure. of deep pink flowers with a soft faded center all excellent additions to the landscape. season long. A tough, disease resistant plant Mulch well and keep moist, but not wet, through ‘Amber’ (‘NOA97400A’)—Flowers are peachy- with good winter hardiness. Height 18-24”, dry weather. orange, semi-double and fragrant, each with spread 2-3’. a yellow center and tinges of red toward the ‘Popcorn’ (‘Novarospop’)— The color starts P. J. M. Rhododendron outside. Blooms fade to a soft seashell-pink. out yellow and then fades to a creamy-white. (Rhododendron ‘P. J. M. Hybrids’)—Very hardy Exceptional disease resistance and very A low-growing selection with good disease plants with small, dark green foliage that turns floriferous habit. Height 2-2 1/2’, spread 3-4’. resistance and winter hardiness. Height 18- plum-purple in the fall. Bright flowers in the spring. ‘Coral’ (‘Noala’)—Flowers open a wonderful 24”, spread 2-3’. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. coral, fading to pink as they age. Produces ‘Red’ (‘Meigalpio’)— This low-growing selection an abundance of flowers from late spring is covered with small, medium red flowers all ROSE until frost. A lower maintenance selection season long. Very tough and disease resistant with improved disease resistance and winter If you are looking for a low-maintenance shrub plant with good winter hardiness. Height 18- hardiness. Height 2-2 1/2’, spread 3-4’. 24”, spread 2-3’. that will provide color all season long then look ‘Pink Supreme’ (‘Noa168098F’ )—This is a no further. The shrub roses listed below will just Easy Elegance Rose new generation pink Flower Carpet Rose with do that. Numerous selections have been made (Rosa x ‘Easy Elegance’)These roses have a more compact habit. Heavy blooming from through the years that have drastically improved been bred for superior hardiness and disease spring until frost. Fantastic disease resistance the winter hardiness and disease resistance of resistance along with phenomenal flowers and and exceptional winter hardiness. Height 2-3’, this group as well as increasing flower production repeat blooms. All are grown on their own roots. spread 3-4’. and decreasing the amount of care it takes to Size will vary by selection. ‘Red’ (‘Noare’)—Carmine-red flowers with produce those blooms. Not just for the “rose ‘Kashmir’ bright yellow centers. The most popular of the garden” any more, shrub roses can and should (‘BAImir’)—Large, velvety red flowers more typical of a hybrid tea rose. Good Flower Carpet series and understandably so. be utilized like any other shrub in the landscape. Heavy bloomer all season long. Good disease Plant in full sun and enjoy the flowers. fragrance and disease resistance. Height 3-4’, spread 2-3’. resistance. Height 3-4’, spread 3-5’. ‘Scarlet’ ‘Sweet Fragrance’ (‘BAInce’)—Abundant, (‘NOA83100B’)—This selection in Drift Rose the Flower Carpet Series has double, bright (Rosa x ‘Drift’ Series)—These shrub roses are sweetly fragrant flowers from spring until frost. Blooms start a mix of coral, orange andscarlet-red yellow, flowers throughout the season. kind of a cross between groundcover roses and Exhibits excellent disease resistance and miniatures. They have a nice low, spreading opening to apricot and maturing to salmon- pink. Excellent disease resistance. increased Height winter hardiness. Height 2-3’, habit and are covered with abundant flowers spread 3-4’. throughout the season. These forms have been 3-4’, spread 3-4’. ‘Yellow Brick Road’ ‘White’ (‘Noaschnee’)—The astonishingly selected not only for their beauty, but also for their (‘BAIoad’)—Welcome to the Land of Oz! This small, rounded, compact large, pure white flowers on this groundcover disease resistance and winter hardiness. Best rose emit a very subtle but sweet perfume. A yet, they are easy to grow! plant is covered with lemon-yellow flowers throughout the season. Blooms mature to a wonderful addition to the moonlight garden or near a patio to enjoy during the early evening ‘Apricot’ (‘Meimirrote’)—Beautiful, double butter-cream. Excellent black spot resistance. apricot blooms on a small, low-growing plant. A Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. hours. Height 2-2 1/2’, spread 2-3’. tough selection with greater disease resistance and winter hardiness. Height 18-24”, spread 2-3’.

Why don’t my Hollies produce berries?! Evergreen Hollies ‘Blue Princess’ - plant with - ‘Blue Prince’ Hollies produce male and female flowers on separate ‘Castle Spire’ - plant with - ‘Castle Wall’ or ‘Blue Prince’ plants. The female flowers develop into the colorful fruits; the male flowers pollinate the female flowers mak- Deciduous Hollies ing the fruit production possible. Plant female forms if ‘Red Sprite’ - plant with - ‘Jim Dandy’ you want showy fruits but remember to plant at least one appropriate male form nearby to act as a pollinator.

21 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Knock Out Rose SERVICEBERRY Dwarf Spirea (Rosa x ‘Radrazz’)—One of the toughest and (Spiraea species and hybrids)—A large group most disease resistant roses we carry. Produces Saskatoon Serviceberry of Spireas with many varying characteristics, but abundant clusters of bright cherry-red blooms and (Amelanchier alnifolia)—This is a smaller-a few basic similarities, compact size and the wonderful rich green foliage. Blooms heavily all growing, shrubbier species of Serviceberry thatability to rebloom throughout the season. Very summer. Very hardy! Height 3-5’, spread 3-4’. has given rise to most of the selections tough grown and easy to grow, Dwarf Spirea provides ‘Coral Knock Out’ (‘Radral’)—Flowers open commercially for their fruit. Attractive whitea season full of brilliant color. Spring starts with brick-orange, fading to coral. Blooms all flowers in the spring followed by juicy,an explosion sweet, of brightly colored foliage; bronzes, season! Great disease resistance and bluish-purple fruits. Fabulous yellow, orange greens,and russets and golds. Summertime brings an winter hardiness. Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’. red fall color. A very hardy native to theabundance Great of flowers, from crimson-red to rosy- ‘Double Knock Out’ (‘Radtko’)—A double- Plains. Height 10-15’, spread 10-15’. pink to pure white, repeatedly produced in flushes flowering selection from the popular ‘Knock until frost. Brightly colored foliage continues to ‘Regent’—A compact form of Saskatoonadorn the plant and then in the fall, leaves take on Out’ Rose. Still has the same great brightServiceberry with exceptional foliage and cherry-red flower color, disease resistance a wonderful burgundy to finish off a spectacular abundant, large, extra sweet berries. Nativeseason of color. If you wish to enhance flower and and winter hardiness as ‘Knock Out’. Bloomsforms of this plant were heavily used by the continuously from late spring until frost. foliage production, prune back to 12-18” each Prairie Indians for food. Great eating! Heightspring, and prune lightly each time blooms finish. Attractive deep burgundy new growth. Height 4-6’, spread 4-8’. 3-4’, spread 3-4’. This may just be the perfect plant! NEW! ‘Peachy Knock Out’ (‘Radgor’)— SMOKETREE ‘Anthony Waterer’ (S. x bumalda ‘Anthony Shell pink petals and a yellow center combine Waterer’)—Sometimes called Red Spirea, this to create a peach color effect. BloomsSmoketree all selection has bright rosy-red flowers and green season with very little care. Tough! Height 3-5’,(Cotinus sp.)—Smoketrees are often grown asfoliage tipped with tinges of red. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. small multi-stemmed trees, but did you know thatspread 3-4’. ‘Pink Double Knock Out’ (‘Radtkopink’)— they can also be grown as big shrubs? ‘Candy They Corn’ (S. japonica ‘NCSX1’)—New Like the name says, this is a double pinkactually work great in that application as well,growth so emerges bright red, turning pineapple flowering form and another great inroductionwe include a reminder of that here. We offeryellow aand eventually bright orange. Dark through the Knock Out series. It bloomsnice variety of selections, many in both shrub pinkish-purpleand flowers in the late spring/early heavily, has tremendous disease resistance tree forms. summer. Compact growth. Height 18-24”, and winter hardiness. A great low maintenance spread 18-30”. plant. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. You will find information about themNEW! in our ‘Doozie’ (S. japonica ‘NCSX2’)—Early Tree Section under the listing SMOKETREE. ‘Sunny Knock Out’ (‘Radsunny’)—From the spring, new growth emerges a dramatic red same rose breeder that brought us ‘Knock color then turns green. Red-purple flower Out’. Great disease resistance and wonderful SPICEBUSH clusters appear in late spring reblooming until dark green foliage. Flowers open bright fall. A more upright habit then most spirea. yellow, turning creamy-white when fully open.Spicebush Height 24-36”, spread 24-36”. Height 4-5’, spread 3-4’. (Lindera benzoin)—An interesting native shrub ‘Goldflame’ (S. x bumalda ‘Goldflame’)—New ‘White Knock Out’ (‘Radwhite’)—Abundant, that prefers moist, lightly shaded locations. growth is a wonderful combination of russet- continuous blooms of pure white. Dark green,Small, yellow, early spring flowers followed by orange and bronze-red, changing to a soft disease resistant foliage and good winterbright scarlet fruits about a half an inch long yellow-green. Flowers are pale pink. Height hardiness. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. (on female plants only). A strong spice odor 2-3’, spread 3-4’. Climbing Rose is detectable from all parts of the plant. This ‘Goldmound’ (S. x ‘Goldmound’)—A brightly is an important host plant to butterflies in the colored hybrid, with golden-yellow leaves. Pale A climbing rose from the same rose breeder and Swallowtail family. Height 6-10’, spread 6-10’. pink flowers. Height 18-24”, spread 2-3’. program that gives us the Knock Out Roses Series! ‘Little Princess’ (S. japonica ‘Little Although these roses are technically not Knock SPIREA Princess’)—Bright green foliage and light pink Out Roses, they are from the same rose breeder flowers. Extremely popular! Height 24-30”, and the same rose breeding program that gives Bridalwreath Spirea spread 2-3’. us the Knock Out Series. They share the same (Spiraea prunifolia)—An old-time favorite with a ‘Magic Carpet’ (S. japonica ‘Magic Carpet’)— impressive qualities as the others, like great fantastic display of beautiful, double, white flowers Much like a miniature ‘Goldflame’, this selection disease resistance, improved winter hardiness early in the spring. Develops into a large, suckering has multi-colored foliage with combinations and lots and lots of flowers. We think you will shrub. Flowers are followed by dark green, glossy of bronze and russet-red giving way to light enjoy them. foliage. Height 4-8’, spread 6-8’. green. Flowers are bright pink and abundant. ‘Ramblin’Red’ (‘RADramblin’)—A tremendous Height 18-24”, spread 2-3’. red climbing rose! Flowers are a rich, true Snowmound Spirea red and borne in abundance all season long. (Spiraea nipponica ‘Snowmound’)—An Extremely disease resistant and also has great excellent dwarf shrub with dense, dark green winter hardiness, rated at being hardy to 30 foliage and masses of pure white flowers. Flowers degrees below zero! If you are looking for a similar to ‘Vanhoutte’ but provides the owner with great red climber, this is it! Height 6-10’, spread a plant that is smaller in stature. Height 3-5’, 5-10’, spread 3-5’.

www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 22 Thunberg Spirea (Spiraea thunbergii)—A tough selection with wispy, fine-textured, “willow-like” foliage and a graceful growth habit. Blooms early in the spring with small, 1/3” diameter flowers before leaves emerge. Yellow to orange fall color. The one size ‘Mellow Yellow’ (‘Ogon’)—Wispy, fine textured fits all foliage is bright yellow instead of green. Great for color contrast in the garden. Snow-white flowers in the spring. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. thoughtful Tor Spirea expression (Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’)—A very dense, rounded shrub with a multitude of white flowerof gratitude clusters in the spring. Iridescent, light green summer foliage turns a vivid purple in thein fall. a compact This selection has some of the most sensational fall color you will come across and is truly worth size planting for that feature alone. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. ‘Glow Girl’ (‘Tor Gold’)—This is a gold-leaf version of Tor. It has great spring flowers, A Skinner awesome summer foliage, great reddish- orange fall color and a very useful, compact Gift Card! habit. It’s just a great plant! Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. Vanhoutte Spirea (Spiraea vanhouttei x ‘Renaissance’)—One of rise to the name “Staghorn”. Very tough plant that the toughest shrubs around! Well known for its requires little care once established. Height 8-12’, VIBURNUM outstanding display of white flowers in the spring spread 10-15’. that cover its gracefully arching branches. Easy to Well-known horticulturist Michael Dirr once wrote, grow and very tolerant of a wide range of growing ‘Tigereye’ (‘Baitiger’)—A bright yellow variation “A garden without Viburnums is akin to life without conditions. Often mistakenly called Bridalwreath of the ever popular Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac. music and art,” and nothing could be more true. Spirea. Orange-red fall color. Height 6-8’, spread Stunning golden-yellow foliage through the Viburnums are very hardy and well adapted to 8-10’. summer changing to brilliant orange to scarlet- Kansas conditions. Depending on the selection, red in the fall. A beautiful plant for mass plantings they grow in full sun to considerable shade and SUMAC or for specimen use. Very tolerant of dry, site offer a tremendous variation of floral, fruit, foliage conditions. Use this plant in combination with and growth characteristics. There really is a Fragrant Sumac drought tolerant perennials for a dramatic effect. Viburnum for almost every situation. Height 6-8’, spread 12-15’. (Rhus aromatica)—This is a very tough, native Arrowwood Viburnum shrub with outstanding ornamental characteristics. SWEETSPIRE (Viburnum dentatum)—Lustrous, deep green Summer foliage is a lustrous dark green. Leaves in foliage forms a dense, rounded shrub. Creamy fall will range from orange to red to reddish-purple. Henry’s Garnet Virginia white flowers in the spring, glossy red to reddish- Yellowish flowers appear early in spring and purple fall color and blue to blue-black fruits female plants will produce small fuzzy red fruits in Sweetspire that are good for wildlife make this an excellent fall. Tolerates dry soils and grows in full sun to part (Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’)—Beautiful, selection. This viburnum adapts well to difficult fragrant white flowers up to 6” long in June-July shade. Height 4-6’, spread 5-8’. sites. and bright green, lustrous foliage that turns to ‘Gro-low’—This is a popular low-growing form, shades of crimson, scarlet and purple in‘Blue the Blaze’ fall. (V. dentatum ‘Blubzam’)—A dense, great for use as a groundcover for tough areas The foliage tends to hang on into mid-winterlow-growing dwarf form with exceptional from dry shade and tree competition to hot, adding to appearance of the winter landscape.ornamental characteristics. Lustrous green exposed, open sites. It is a female form with Rounded, arching shrub. Height 3-5’, spread summer4-6’. foliage changing to deep wine-red in good flowers and fruit. Fall color is orange-red A 2001 Pride of Kansas selection. the fall. Loads of creamy-white flowers in the to red. Very tolerant of trimming. Height 2-3’, spring followed by an abundant display of blue spread 6-8’. Little Henry Virginia berries late in the season. Height 4-5’, spread Staghorn Sumac Sweetspire 5-6’. (Rhus typhina)—An interesting plant. Large (Itea virginica ‘Sprich’)—A more compact‘Red Feather’ (‘J.N. Select’)—Selected for compound leaves are made up of numerous,Sweetspire with excellent purple-red fall color.both its impressive two-toned, maroon and small leaflets, creating a soft texture. Sweetly Unusual scented, pure white flowers inrich early green spring foliage as well as its reddish- clusters of crimson fruits appear at the topsspring. of Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. purple fall color. Creamy-white flowers branches late in the summer and carry their effect followed by blue clusters of small berry-like into the winter. Wonderful fall color with leavesNEW! Scentlandia Virginia fruits. Height 8-10’, spread 10-12’. taking on reds, oranges, and yellows. Open, coarse branch structure through the winter,Sweetspire (Itea virginica reminiscent of the antlers of a male deer, giving ‘SMNIVDFC’)—Selected for a smaller growth habit and great fragrance! Burgundy-red fall color. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. 23 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Blackhaw Viburnum Fruits are excellent for attracting birds! Horizontal‘Korean Spice’ (V. carlesii)—An old time (Viburnum prunifolium and related species)— growth habit on many forms makes this plant garden staple. Light pink buds that open to An extremely hardy Viburnum, useful as a very look similar to Flowering Dogwood. Fall color is pure white. Outstanding fragrance! Height 5-6’, large shrub or an attractive small tree. Creamy- usually impressive and is usually reddish-purple. spread 4-5’. white flowers in the spring produce highly edible, Plants benefit from a little extra water through dry‘Mohawk’ (V. x burkwoodii ‘Mohawk’)—One of pinkish, rose to black fruits late in the summer stretches of summer weather. the best! Early spring blooms start as bright red through the fall. Excellent burgundy fall colors. ‘Copper Ridges’—An impressive selection with buds, changing to pink and finally opening to Good for eating and great for birds. Used for heavily textured foliage that almost looks intensely fragrant, pure white flowers. Summer preserves since colonial times. Height 10-15’, like a green ruffled potato chip. Bright white foliage is lustrous dark green changing to spread 10-15’. spring flowers after leaves have emerged and vibrant orange-reds to reddish-purples in the fall. A definite must for the garden! Height 6-8’, ‘Prairie Knight’ (V. rufidulum ‘Prairie Knight’)— maroon foliage color in the fall. Height 6-8’, spread 5-6’. Selected from a lot of seedlings spread 6-8’. ‘Prairie Blues’—This selection of Korean because of its superior characteristics. ‘Shasta’—A fantastic introduction from the U.S. Spice Viburnum is identical to the species with Beautiful form with an exceptionally full habit National Arboretum with a smaller growth one big exception, foliage that matures to a and amazing, lustrous, dark-green foliage. habit. Large white flowers in the spring and attractive bright red fruits late in the summer. distinctive blue-green. The darker, richer color Attractive flowers and fruit typical of the makes it a stand out against the competition species. A tough plant made for Kansas Height 5-6’, spread 10-12’. and of course, early spring blooms have an conditions. Height 10-15’, spread 10-15’. ‘Summer Snowflake’—Clusters of white flowers appear in the late spring and continueamazing fragrance typical of the species. A Cranberrybush Viburnum Classic Viburnums of Nebraska introduction. Viburnum until frost. Wonderful for its long blooming ( species)—The species included here all period. We typically don’t see this Height form 5-6’, spread 4-6’. ‘Spice Baby’ (V. carlesii share similar floral, fruit and foliage characteristics. producing fruit. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’. ‘SMVCB’)— A more Leaves are 3-lobed like a maple. Flowers are white compact form of Korean Spice Viburnum. and borne in lacecap-type structures consisting of Fragrant Snowball-Type White spring flowers are highly fragrant, filling center cluster of small, fertile flowers surrounded Viburnum the garden with their spicy scent. Height 4-5’, by large, showy, sterile flowers. Fruits are bright (Viburnum species and hybrids.)—This is spread 4-5’. red, small in size (1/4-1/3”), produced in large a collection of several related species and clusters and obviously reminiscent of a cranberry, their numerous hybrids. While having slightly hence the name, and birds love them. different characteristics, they all do share some Compact Cranberry’ (V. opulus similarities. In the spring all produce a snowball ‘Compactum’)—A compact selection,type flower, useful ranging from 2” in diameter to 5 when space is limited. andAn 6” inabundant diameter dependingdisplay on theof selection. showy white flowers in the Most springhave a fantastically,give sweet,way spicyto fragrance, large clusters of bright making red, them an “cranberry-like” absolute must in the garden. All fruits in the fall that persistare attractive,well full shrubs,into perfectthe for winter. use in the A great selection for the landscape birds. in a variety Height of ways. 5-6’, Height and spread spread 5-6’. will vary with selection. ‘Compact Korean Spice’ (V. carlesi ‘Compactum’)—This Korean Spice selection is one of the best dwarf forms available. Beautifully fragrant, white flowers in the spring followed by dark green foliage through the summer, all in a more compact package. Perfect for use where space is limited. Height 2 1/2-3 1/2’, spread 2 1/2-3 1/2’. ‘Sugar n’ Spice’ (V. carlesii ‘J.N. Select S’)— ‘Conoy’ (V. x burkwoodii ‘Conoy’)—A The flower clusters are slightly smaller on this wonderful, small Viburnum released fromform a but they are more plentiful...a pretty good U.S. National Arboretum breeding program.trade! Sweet-spicy fragrance typical of the ‘Snowball’ (V. opulus ‘Roseum’)—An old-time This dense plant has lustrous, dark green,species. semi A great garden addition! Height 6-8’, garden favorite! Produces a multitude of large, evergreen foliage and abundant, snowball spreadlike 6-8’. 2 1/2-3”, snowball-like clusters of flowers in the white flowers with little or no fragrance.‘Sweet Baby Has Blue’ (V. carlesii ‘Sweet Baby spring. It is easy to see why its called Snowball the potential for heavy fruit production Blue’)—as well. Compact selection, smaller than the Bush! This is actually a sterile selection, so Height 4-5’, spread 5-8’. species, but a little bigger than ‘Compactum’. there is no fruit production. Height 8-10’, ‘Dwarf Fragrant’ (V. farreri ‘Nanum’)—A Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’. spread 8-10’. delightful, compact, dwarf selection growing‘Sweet Susan Renee’ (V. carlesii ‘Sweet Susan only 2-3’ tall. Produces fragrant, pinkish-whiteRenee’)—Prolific bloomer with individual florets Doublefile Viburnum flowers very early in the spring. Will larger than most, sometimes reaching up to 3/4” (Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum)—This occasionally produce some flowers in theacross! fall. Great fragrance. Height 5-6’, spread species can be separated into two forms, the Height 2-3’, spread 4-6’. 4-6’. Doublefile Viburnums (var. tomentosum) with ‘Juddi’ (V. x juddii)—A Korean Spice hybrid that their lacecap-type flowers and the Japanese has amazingly fragrant, white flowers. Dark Snowball Viburnums (straight species) with their green summer foliage and reddish-wine fall snowball-type flowers. Flowers on both are white color. Height 6-8’, spread 5-6’. and produced in May, but only the Doublefiles will then produce fruit, red to black, in July to August. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 24 Leatherleaf Viburnum and Related Selections WAHOO Enjoy thE (Viburnum species and hybrids)—This group Eastern Wahoo of closely related species and hybrids provide(Euonymus atropurpureus) us with some very valuable landscape plants. —A native plant, improvEd air useful for wildlife plantings and naturalizing. Selections are typically extremely tough and durable as well as being highly ornamental. Small, four-lobed capsules opens late in the season to reveal bright crimson fruits. A close Several have semi-evergreen tendencies that quality of can be used to provide additional winter interest. relative of Burning Bush. Height 6-12’, spread 6-12’. While all produce attractive flowers in the spring, housE plants! not all produce truly impressive fruit displays, but WEIGELA those that do are dramatic. Old Fashioned Weigela ‘Decker’ (V. pragense x ‘Decker’)—A selection (Weigela florida)—A tough, reliable shrub that of Pragense Viburnum made for its lustrous puts on a display of brilliant funnel-shaped flowers dark green leaves, pink-budded flowers that in late spring with a second flush appearing in open to white, and exceptional hardiness. late summer. Arching branches form a dense, Height 6-10’, spread 6-8’. compact shrub. ‘Leatherleaf’ (V. rhytidophyllum)—This is a semi-evergreen species with large, heavily ‘Crimson Kisses’ (‘Slingco 1’)— Dwarf, textured, leathery leaves. Creamy-white compact habit with bright, lipstick red flowers flowers in the spring. Useful for borders, in the spring and then reblooming sporadically privacy screens and windbreak plantings. into the summer. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. Tolerates quite a bit of shade, but does equally‘Dark Horse’—A great compact form with rich well in full sun. A good, tough speciesdeep for burgundy foliage and contrasting dark Kansas landscapes that has been combined pink flowers. Stays very small making it useful with other forms to produce some amazing for those places where space is limited. Great hybrids selections. Those are listed below foliage color! Height 18-24”, spread 2-3’. along with some other closely related species. ‘Fine Wine’ (‘Bramwell’)—The same great Height 10-12’, spread 10-12. foliage color of ‘Wine & Roses’ with a much ‘MiniMan’ (V. burejaecticum ‘MiniMan’)— smaller, more compact habit. Deep burgundy The compact size of this miniaturized foliage all season long. Great for the front version of the Manchurian Viburnum of borders and landscape beds. Height 2-4’, makes this form a real possibility for the spread 3-4’. garden. A dense, rounded shrub with ‘Magical Fantasy’ (‘Kolsunn’)—Dramatic white flowers in the spring, red to blue- variegated foliage and prolific flowers. Leaves black fruits in the summer and rusty-red are dark green with a white margin and flowers leaves in the fall equals lots of seasonal are bright pink. All season color and interest. interest. Very tough plant! Height 4-6’, Height 3-4’, spread 4-5’. spread 4-6’. ‘Midnight Wine’ (‘Elvera’)––WOW! Dark, metallic, burgundy-purple foliage and intense Witherod Viburnum rosy-pink flowers on a compact, densegrafting shrub. on top of a short trunk. Prune both forms ‘Brandywine’ (V. nudum ‘Bulk’)—Fabulous This one will knock your socks off!in Height the spring 12- for best appearance. Shrub; Height fruits! An impressive display of green, ivory,18”, spread 18-24’. 3-6’, spread 3-6’. Tree form; 3-6’, spread 3-6’ pink and blue berries decorating the plant ‘Sonic Bloom Red’ (‘Verwig 6’)—Bright, (from top graft). towards the end of summer. Bright green lipstick red flowers in the spring and then YUCCA foliage turns dark maroon-red in the fall. Plantrepeating periodically through the rest of the with another variety for better fruit production. growing season. Height 5-6’, spread 5-6’. Adam’s Needle Yucca Height 5-6’, spread 5-6’. ‘Spilled Wine’ (‘Bokraspiwi’)—Slightly smaller (Yucca filamentosa)—Stiff sword-shaped ‘Lil’ Ditty’ (V. cassinoides ‘SMNVCDD’)—A than ‘Wine & Roses’ but with the same great leaves having an attractive bluish coat. Produces dwarf selection with the same great flowers, burgundy foliage color. Spring bloms are bright showy white panicles of flowers that blast out fruits and foliage of the species. Tolerates pink. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. of the landscape. Give it lots of sun, lots of hot heavy soils. Needs to be planted with other ‘Variegated Dwarf’ (‘Variegata Nana’)—New weather and well-drained soil. This is about as forms of Witherod Viburnum if good fruit set is growth has bright green leaves with creamy- tough and durable as they come. Bottom line, desired so cross-pollination can occur. Height white margins. A compact habit and light, rosy- 2-3’, Spread 2-3’. pink blossoms make this an outstanding plant. if you can’t grow this one, it’s time to turn in the shovel! Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. VITEX Height 3-4’, spread 4-5’. ‘Wine & Roses’ (‘Alexandra’)—Dark burgundy- ‘Golden Sword’—Bright variegated foliage, Blue Puffball Vitex purple leaves and hot rose-pink flowers create perfect for specimen use. Leaves are bright (Vitex agnus-castus ‘PIIVAC-II’)—A true dwarf a dramatic effect. Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’. green with brilliant golden-yellow centers. Tall form with the same great flowers and foliage of WILLOW flower stalks produce beautiful white flowers in the larger forms. Deep blue flowers from summer the spring. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. to fall. This is a winter tender shrub, so treat it Flamingo Dappled Willow like a perennial and cut back hard each spring to (Salix integra ‘Flamingo’)—Vibrant spring 6-12”. New growth quickly develops in the spring growth is a stunning combination of pink, green and will bear flowers by summer. Thrives in our and white foliage. Color will fade to green over summer heat! Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. the season. This shrub or tree-like form does best in light shade. The tree-like form is the result of 25 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Gardening Grid Start here with a sketch of the area you wish to transform!

61 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com LAWN CARE & TURF TIPS o BEST!—Fertilome All Seasons TIP!—Granular applications of Lawn Food Plus Crabgrass these broadleaf weed killers and Weed Preventer should be applied to wet (Prodiamine), 16-0-8—with trace foliage and then watered in elements. Season long control a couple of days later for with only one application. Best maximum effectiveness. if applied early in the spring, so try to have is down NO later than DISEASE CONTROLS early April. (Fungicides)—Preventative applications work best, and they will be a lot cheaper. Don’t forget TIP!—All of these applications to water all products in according must be thoroughly watered in to label directions. before they are effective. WEED KILLERS o Fertilome F-Stop (Myclobutanil) (Post-emergent Broadleaf Weed Controls)—Apply weed killers when LAWN FOODS weeds are actively growing. Fall (Fertilizers)—Go light on fertilizer in applications typically provide best the spring, do not apply any during CRABGRASS PREVENTERS control but treatments can be made the summer and then hit it hard in (Pre-emergent Weed Controls)— throughout the season as long as the fall. That is when your lawn will Apply crabgrass preventers early in temperatures are appropriate. benefit the most from your efforts. the spring. Make sure you have it o Fertilome Lawn Food Plus Iron, down by the time the Redbuds are blooming (approximately mid April). o BETTER—Fertilome Weed- 24-0-4 with trace elements and Early Out—This is available in both a extra iron for greening - Fall —Apply around Labor Day. o BETTER—Hi-Yield Turf & liquid and a granular formulation. o Fertilome Winterizer, Ornamental Weed & Grass Liquid applications generally 25-0- 6 with trace elements— Late Stopper (Dimension), no work the best. Use with Hi-Yield Spreader-Sticker. Fall—Apply between Halloween fertilizer—Season long control and Thanksgiving. with only one application. Will o Fertilome Green Maker, also kill germinated crabgrass o BEST!—Fertilome Weed Free 18-0- 6 with trace elements plus 5% that has not gone beyond the Zone —Great for harder to kill two to three leaf stage. Useful Iron— Late Spring— Sometimes weeds. More effective at wider used as a late spring application. for late spring applications (late range of temperatures than April to early May). Also great as other products. This is available Contains slow release nitrogen a weed preventer in landscape that will feed into your lawn into in both a liquid and a granular early summer. beds. formulation. Liquid applications work the best.

www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 62 o Fertilome New Lawn Starter, 9-13-7 with trace INSECT CONTROL elements—Seeding/Reseeding—Ideal for using Only treat if you have a problem or really anticipate one. at the time of any seeding, reseeding or sodding Keep in mind that some products are most effective on project. insects in the turf canopy (things like ants, chinch bugs and fleas) and others are most effective on insects in the soil (grubs!). TIP!—If you fertilize only once a year, do it around Labor Day. If you fertilize twice, do it around Labor Day and Hi-Yield Turf Ranger—Turf canopy insect control (ants, then again around Thanksgiving. fleas, chinch bugs and others) Hi-Yield Grub Free Zone II—Soil insects (grubs) Natural Guard Grub Control—Soil insects (grubs)

Tip!—The best grub controls need to be applied before you have a problem. Use the following application timing for best control. Mid May to mid July—Hi-Yield Grub Free Zone II July to mid August—Natural Guard Grub Control

TURF TIPS • FALL is the most important time of the year • Most lawn applications need to be watered in when it comes to cool season lawn care. following the application.

• A thick, healthy lawn, maintained at the right • Preemergent herbicides need to be applied mowing height is your best defense against BEFORE weeds come up; postemergent weeds. herbicides are used to kill weeds AFTER they have already established. • If you choose to irrigate, more thorough, less frequent waterings are typically the best. • Plant only the highest quality grass • Read the label on lawn products BEFORE you seed. Cheap seed will frequently have a apply and then FOLLOW those instructions. lower germination rate and is commonly contaminated with troublesome weed seeds. • Granular applications can stain pavement. You don’t want to intentionally plant weeds! Always sweep or blow off patios, driveways, sidewalks and streets after applying.

63 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Gardening Numbers Coverages Bark Mulches Peat Moss 3 cu ft will cover 1 cu ft of compressed peat moss will cover 36 sq ft 1” deep 12 sq ft 2” deep 18 sq ft 2” deep 12 sq ft 3” deep Rock 9 sq ft 4” deep 1 cu yard covers 120 sq ft 2” deep 1 cu yd of mulch will cover 100 sq ft 3-4” deep 1/2 cu ft covers 2.5 sq ft 2” deep

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Plant Guarantee… Now for the fine print…because there’s always fine We offer guarantee on many of our Trees and Shrubs. print! If, after proper planting and care, those Trees and Vandalism, neglect, animal damage, winter injury Shrubs you purchase at Skinner Garden Store fail to or other “Acts of God” are not covered by this live, we’ll help you get a replacement. Store credit will guarantee. Those issues are beyond our control. be issued to you, equal to the purchase price of the Trees and Shrubs planted in raised planters or original plant. That credit can then be used towards containers are not covered by this guarantee. the purchase a replacement plant of your choice. This guarantee is for Trees and Shrubs as indicated Your sales receipt will show you the original purchase by your sales receipt. It does not cover annuals, price. It will also indicate if your plant is covered by perennials, tropicals, houseplants, vegetables or this guarantee. Just check the line directly below the certain Trees and Shrubs we consider to be marginally plant name. If it says, “Guarantee”, then it is! If that hardy. Seed and sod are not guaranteed. line is blank or says something to indicate that is not Labor is not guaranteed and a planting charge will be guaranteed, then it’s not. The sales receipt is required assessed for the installation of any replacement plant. for all replacements. This guarantee is for store credit equal to the original If you have any questions about this guarantee, just purchase price only. No cash refunds will be given. let us know. Likewise, if at any time you have questions We will issue store credit to replace a guaranteed about caring for your new plants, please ask. Your tree or shrub once. The replacement plant is not gardening success is important to us! guaranteed. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 64