Magnolia

ROYAL STAR – Medium sized shrub has a compact, rounded form; produces fragrant white flowers with strap-like petals in spring. (zone4)

Euonymus

EMERALD ‘N GOLD – Deep green leaves edged with pure gold; Develops into a dense shrub that is low-spreading. (zone4)

Yucca

YUCCA GLAUCA (1½’ tall and wide) narrow, stiff evergreen leaves, spikes of greenish white flowers in summer; low grower; accent plant; prefers sunny, well-drained site.

Yew

Moist, well-drained soil

JAPANESE YEW (5′x6′) bright green needle-like leaves, red ornamental fruit, arching branches.
TAUNTON SPREADING YEW (4′x4′) a slow spreading, globe shaped evergreen; extremely resistant to winter burn.

Weigela

CENTENNIAL WEIGELA (5′ tall, 3′ wide); bright pink, trumpet shaped flowers in spring.
MIDNITE WINE WEIGELA (18” tall, 2′ wide); dwarf form of ‘Wine and Roses’, burgundy foliage, rosy-pink flowers. (zone 4)
MINUET WEIGELA (2½’ tall, 2-3′ wide) dwarf compact, rounded, purple/red flowers, foliage is green with purple tint.
MY MONET WEIGELA exciting new variety with green, pink and cream foliage, and rich pink flowers. Ht. 12” x 12” (zone 4)
RED PRINCE WEIGELA (4′ tall, 4′ wide); bright red, trumpet shaped flowers in spring, should be planted in a protected area.
RUMBA WEIGELA (3′ tall, 3′ wide); compact shrub, dark red flowers from June to September; foliage is green with a bronzy-purple tinge.
WINE AND ROSES WEIGELA (4′tall, 4′wide) Rosy pink flowers, burgundy purple foliage, great contrast! (zone 4)

Viburnum

BLUE MUFFIN VIBURNUM (3′x3′) compact, produces masses of white flowers in late spring, blue berries in fall, reddish fall foliage.
DWARF EUROPEAN CRANBERRY (1-1½ ft. tall & wide) dense dark green foliage, compact shape.
DWARF AMERICAN CRANBERRY (3-4′ tall and wide) – compact shrub with brilliant red fall color, shade tolerant.
GARRY PINK VIBURNUM (8′x5′) clusters of pink flowers in June followed by bright red berries; intense fall color.
HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY (10′x6′) very hardy beautiful shrub with white flower clusters, followed by clusters of red, edible berries; dark green lobed leaves, attractive fall color.
MOHICAN VIBURNUM (6′x6′) compact form of the Wayfaring Tree.
NANNYBERRY (10′x8′) attractive native shrub with white flowers, edible black berries, and green foliage turns purplish red in the fall; can be pruned to form a small tree.
ONANDAGA VIBURNUM (5′x5′) globe shape shrub with purple-tinged green leaves; unique purple/red and white flower clusters.
SNOWBALL (8′x6′) most known for its showy snowball-like white flower clusters in June; dark green leaves often turn a deep red in fall, can be trimmed into tree form.
WAYFARING TREE (6′x5′) large white flowers; berries change from red to black; large dark green leaves often turn purple in the fall; this is a tough, low maintenance shrub.

Tamarisk

PINK CASCADE (3-5’x3-5’) this beautiful shrub produces rosy flower spikes for over a month in summer. The fine textured foliage grows in an upright spreading form.

Sumac

GRO-LOW SUMAC (2½’x5′); compact, low growing plant, excellent for mass planting or erosion control; yellow, scented blooms in late spring, good red color in fall.
SMOOTH SUMAC (10′x10′) Morden selection; attractive red seed heads; xeriscape plant.
STAGHORN SUMAC (9′x10′) greenish flowers, long, lacy leaves on thick, velvety stems; tight clusters of crimson berries in fall, xeriscape plant.
TIGER EYES SUMAC (6′x6′) during the summer this shrub has beautiful finely cut golden leaves with reddish stems, with the color changing to shades of yellow, orange, and scarlet in the fall.(zone 4)

Spirea

DWARF RED SPIREA (30” x 36-48”) rich crimson flowers on compact dwarf shrub, sun or part shade.
FRITSCHIANA SPIREA (3′ x 4′) large dark green leaves, large clusters of white blooms in late spring, leaves turn reddish-purple in fall; compact size.
FROEBEL SPIREA (4′x4′) wide; pink flowers, green foliage with red tips, drought tolerant.
GOLDFLAME SPIREA (30” x 30”) reddish gold leaves in spring, golden leaves with red flowers in summer, red fall color.
GOLDMOUND SPIREA (18”x30”) dwarf, pink flowers with gold foliage throughout the summer.
LITTLE PRINCESS SPIREA (2′ x 2-3′) dwarf compact mound with rose colored flowers, red fall color.
MAGIC CARPET SPIREA (2′x2′) clusters of pink flowers late spring to early summer; miniature variety with shades of red and yellow foliage, good fall color.
NEON FLASH SPIREA (3′X3′) purple tinged foliage in spring, bright red flowers in summer; leaves turn rich purple in fall.
SHIROBANA SPIREA (3′ x 3′) both pink and white flowers appear on the same plant.
SNOWMOUND SPIREA (3½’ x3½’) compact shrub with prolific white flowers along arching stems in June.
SNOWHITE SPIREA (5′x5′); bridal wreath, dainty white flower clusters on arching branches.
GOLDEN ELF – (6-8” x 18-24”) yellow leaves that retain their color all season; very dwarf with a spreading habit; great for rock gardens; pink blooms.
SPARKLING CARPET – (6-10”x15-18”) a fine-textured, small spreading shrub with lime-gold leaves. Foliage is bronze-red when young, turning mahogany-red in fall. Looks like tiny version of ‘Gold Flame”; pink flowers in summer.

Smokebush

ROYAL PURPLE SMOKEBUSH (4′x4′); velvety dark purple foliage, pinkish purple flower in smoke-like cluster, plant in a protected area. (zone 4)

Rhododendron

P.J.M. RHODODENDRON (3′x3′); large clusters of lavender-pink flowers, leaves turn dark reddish green in fall; dense, compact shrub. (zone 4)

Potentilla

Hardy, tough, low maintenance shrubs with blooms that last all summer.

CORONATION TRIUMPH POTENTILLA (3′x3′) deep yellow flowers, one of the earliest bloomers.
GOLDFINGER POTENTILLA (3′x3′) large golden flowers from June until freeze-up, compact plant.
GOLDSTAR POTENTILLA (2′x3′) very large yellow blooms all summer, dwarf compact shrub.
MANGO TANGO POTENTILLA (2′x2′) flowers are yellow with a red center; dense and compact shrub.
PINK BEAUTY POTENTILLA (3′x3′) semi-double clear pink flowers, continues to bloom until frost.
SNOWFLAKE POTENTILLA (3′x3′) white flowers.
YELLOW GEM POTENTILLA (1.5′x3′) bright yellow flowers, blooms from May to frost, compact form.

Oregon Grapeholly

OREGON GRAPEHOLLY (3′x4′) glossy, deep green holly-like foliage with yellow clusters of flowers in late spring followed by blue berries.

Ninebark

CENTER GLOW NINEBARK (5-6′ tall and wide) similar to ‘Diabolo’ except the red color is brighter and the new leaves emerge a glowing yellow-green; creamy-white flowers in spring.
COPPERTINA NINEBARK (5-6’ tall and wide) a cross between Dart’s Gold and Diabolo Ninebark which results in a full shrub with orange-copper foliage in spring turning to a vibrant red through summer. White flowres in spring are followed by attractive red seed capsules in the fall.
DARTS GOLD NINEBARK (5-6′ tall and wide) clusters of creamy white flowers, bright yellow foliage; an excellent contrast shrub.
DIABOLO NINEBARK (5-6′ tall and wide) dark purple foliage with white flowers in early spring.
SUMMERWINE NINEBARK (4-5′ tall and wide) dark crimson-red foliage, pinkish-white blooms; dense shrub with compact branching.

Mockorange

AUDREY MOCKORANGE (6′x5′) glossy leaves, semi-double white fragrant flowers.
BLIZZARD MOCKORANGE (5′x3′) masses of fragrant white flowers; very hardy.
GALAHAD MOCKORANGE (4′x3′) compact shrub with glossy leaves, sweetly scented white flowers.
GOLDEN MOCKORANGE (4′x3′) beautiful golden colored foliage; fragrant single white flowers.
MINIATURE MINNESOTA SNOWFLAKE MOCKORANGE (3′x2′) dwarf habit, fragrant, double white flowers.
WATERTON MOCKORANGE (5′x5′) abundant single white, very fragrant flowers, extremely hardy.

Liliacs

A) fragrant, early flowering

BEAUTY OF MOSCOW (8’X5’) panicles of double, delicate pale pink flowers that turn white with maturity. Stunning in bloom.
CHARLES JOLY (8’x6’) double red
MADAME LEMOINE (8’X8’) double white
MY FAVORITE (10’X8’) double dark purple
SENSATION single purple flowers with a white edge

B) hybrid, late flowering, non-suckering:

LITTLE LEAF LILAC (5′x5′) also known as Dwarf Korean, compact, mauve-pink flowers.
MISS CANADA (8′x6′) clear bright pink.
MISS KIM (5′x4′) icy blue, fragrant flowers, compact leaves turn purplish-red in the fall.
MINUET (6′x5′) compact plant, pink flowers.
ROYALTY (8′x6′) deep purple, single flowers.
CHARISMA (2½’x2½’) dense, very compact growth habit;, purple flowers.
VILLOSA (8-10′) lavender flowers, good for hedging.

C) American Lilacs, early blooming, non-suckering, floriferous and fragrant:

POCAHONTAS (10’x10’) single, deep violet flowers, profuse bloomer, excellent vigor, flowers earlier than French hybrids. F.L. Skinner hybrid.
DAPPLED DAWN – (10’X6’) Variegated green and gold foliage gives this lilac a different look; Looks great when planted with dark colored foliage plants nearby; Single lilac flowers.

Kinnickinnick

KINNICKINNICK low, mat-forming evergreen groundcover with pink blooms, red berries, tolerates poor soil, and drought.

Hydrangea

ANNABELLE HYDRANGEA (3′x3′) very large, showy white flowers from mid-summer to early fall, also good for drying; shade tolerant.
BLUSHING BRIDE HYDRANGEA (3’x4’) 6” pure white blooms that mature to a light pink blush.
ENDLESS SUMMER HYDRANGEA (4′x4′) blooms on old and new wood, blooms pink in alkaline, blue in acidic soil. (zone 4)
KYUSHU HYDRANGEA (3′X3′) dark glossy green leaves, large open panicles of white flowers in late summer.
LIMELIGHT HYDRANGEA (4′x3′) unique bright green blooms in mid-summer, turning pure white, then shades of pink in the fall.
LITTLE LAMB HYDRANGEA (3’x3’) This is a wonderful new selection for smaller gardens and tight spots. The flowers come in delicate white masses and can be depended on year after year in Northern gardens. This also does well as a cut flower, fresh or dried.
PINKY WINKY HYDRANGEA(5-6’ tall & wide) this plant is truly amazing because of its hardiness and its vigorous flower production. Blooms are often 10” long and cover the plant all over. Use as a specimen plant or for a stunning hedge.
QUICK FIRE HYDRANGEA
(4-5’ tall & wide) This hydrangea flowers a month sooner than other varieties. The creamy flowers change to dark pink.
TWIST-N-SHOUT – (3’x3’) an extraordinary re-blooming lace cap hydrangea from the Endless Summer Collection; Lacy deep-pink centers are surrounded by gorgeous blossoms of pink or periwinkle blue on both old and new wood all summer long, depending on soil type. Sturdy red stems and glossy deep green leaves turn red-burgundy in fall. (zone4)
INCREDIBALL – (3’x3’) This new and improved Version of Annabelle comes with improved stem strength and massive blooms. Each bloom has on average 4x the petal count of Annabelle, and is held up proudly even after the rain. This wonderful new introduction is sure to remain a top-seller for years.
VANILLA STRAWBERRY – (3’x3’) The enormous flower panicles are a blend of vanilla and strawberry, held upright on red stems. (zone4)

Honeysuckle

ARNOLD RED HONEYSUCKLE (8′x6′) bluish-green foliage with dark red flowers, followed by bright red berries; a good xeriscape plant.
BUSH HONEYSUCKLE (3½’x3½’) spring foliage is green with a tinge of bronze; tiny yellow flowers appear in early summer; burgundy-red fall color; no berries, hardy and adaptable.
MINIGLOBE HONEYSUCKLE (3′x3′) compact shrub with dense, green foliage, yellow flowers in May, red berries in fall, forms a flattened globe shape, very hardy.
SWEETBERRY HONEYSUCKLE (5′x5′) very hardy compact shrub with cream-colored flowers and dark blue berries; very dense bright green foliage.
COOL SPLASH – (30”x30”) densely branched shrub with variegated green and white leaves; bunches of yellow blossoms in June and July. easy to grow in a variety of soils.

Forsythia

NORTHERN GOLD FORSYTHIA (6′x6′) vigorous shrub, produces canary yellow flowers along the entire stem before the dark green leaves appear in early spring.

False Spirea

FALSE SPIREA (5′x4′) white plume-like blooms, mountain ash shaped leaves, tolerates shade and drought, good for slopes and mass planting.

Elder

AMERICAN ELDER (9′x9′) large shrub produces white flowers (up to 8” across!), followed by blue-black edible berries (can be used to make pies or wine!); very adaptable to a variety of soil conditions.
BLACK BEAUTY ELDER (9′x6′) dark purple leaves; flowers pink in June; sweet fragrance. (Zone 4)
BLACK LACE ELDER (5’x5’) very finely cut purple black foliage and soft pink flowers for contrast. The unique foliage almost gives it a similar form to a Japanese Maple, thrives in full sun in a variety of applications. (zone 4)
GOLDENLOCKS ELDER (4′x4′) lacy golden foliage, compact; limited supply.
GOLDEN SUTHERLAND ELDER (9′x6′) finely cut bright yellow foliage, creamy-white flowers in spring, red berries in summer; excellent contrast.
GUINCHO PURPLE ELDER (5’x5’) this cultivar’s foliage emerges as dark purple in spring, fades to dark green in summer then darkens to purple in fall. Creamy white blooms in June. (zone 4)
MADONNA ELDER (6′x5′) variegated dark green leaves with creamy edges; scented white flowers, small black berries; also makes a good contrast shrub.
MORDEN GOLDEN GLOW – (5-6’’x5-6’) similar to Sutherland Golden, but with improved form and color; branching is denser and overall size is slightly smaller.

Dogwood

CREAM CRACKER DOGWOOD (3’X3’) green leaves with creamy colored margins on the older growth. New growth is green with golden yellow margins, very compact form.
GOLDEN VAR. DOGWOOD (5′x5′) bright green leaves with creamy yellow edges, clusters of white berries, good contrast shrub.
IVORY HALO DOGWOOD (5′x5’) compact form of silver variegated dogwood, branches retain deep red color well during the winter.
KESSELRING DOGWOOD (5′x5′) purple tinged green leaves, whitish-blue berries; good contrast shrub for all seasons.
PAGODA DOGWOOD (12′x10′) branches grow in irregular tiers, forming a small tree; blue-black berries follow creamy flowers; green foliage often turns red in fall; adaptable to sun or shade.
PRAIRIE FIRE DOGWOOD (6′x5′) golden yellow foliage, red stem, good contrast shrub.
SIBERIAN RED DOGWOOD (6′x5′) bright red bark, green leaves turn red in fall, white spring flowers; berries vary from bright blue to bright white; excellent winter contrast shrub.
SILVER AND GOLD DOGWOOD (6′x5′) golden yellow stems complimented with silver and green variegated leaves.
SILVER VAR DOGWOOD (6′x5′) foliage is silvery-green with a cream edge; branches are dark red, a good contrast shrub.
YELLOW TWIG DOGWOOD (5′x6′) brilliant yellow stems give this neat growing plant a home in your landscape.

Daphne

CAROL MACKIE DAPHNE (3′x3′) cream variegated foliage with fragrant pink flowers.
ROCK DAPHNE (6”x2′) low growing, extremely fragrant rosy-pink flowers in spring.

Currant

ALPINE CURRANT (5′x5′) dense, dark green shrub, easy to trim and shape, adaptable to sun or shade.
GOLDEN FLOWERING CURRANT (5′x5′) fragrant yellow flowers in May followed by black berries; scarlet fall color.

Cotoneaster

COTONEASTER (6′x6′) shiny dark green leaves and black fruit, exceptional red fall color.
CREEPING COTONEASTER (1′x4′) sprawling branches with orange-red berries; brilliant fall color. (zone 4)

Chokeberry

AUTUMN MAGIC CHOKEBERRY (4′x4′) white flower clusters in May, followed by clusters of black berries which hang on the branches well into winter; glossy green leaves turn brilliant red in the fall.

Cherry/Almond/Plum (Prunus)

CISTENA CHERRY (5′x5′) rich purple-red leaves, light pink fragrant blossoms in spring, a great contrast shrub!
DOUBLE FLOWERING PLUM (6′x6′) beautiful double rose like flowers in early spring; dark green summer foliage turns orange yellow in fall; can also be pruned to form a small tree.
DWARF RUSSIAN ALMOND (2½’x3′) masses of bright pink flowers followed by long, narrow leaves in early spring.

Caragana

FERNLEAF CARAGANA (10′x6′) fine, ferny foliage, small yellow flowers in spring, upright, drought resistant.
GLOBE CARAGANA (3′x3′) globe shape with bright green foliage, extremely hardy.
PYGMY CARAGANA (3′x4′) drought, salt tolerant shrub; spiny branches, yellow spring flowers; 1m.
SUTHERLAND CARAGANA (12′X4′) a tight upright form that is low branched, making it impressive for screening or where privacy is required; well-suited for drier climates or areas where little snow cover is found.

Burning Rush

CHICAGO FIRE (6’x5’) this compact form is known for its rich red fall color.
DWARF WINGED EUONYMOUS (4′x4′) corky, ridged bark, scarlet-red fall foliage, full sun-part shade.
FIREBALL BURNING BUSH (4′x4′) intense red fall color, performs well in a variety of soil types and locations. (zone 4)
TURKESTAN BURNING BUSH (4′x4′) shade tolerant, long narrow leaves, turns bright reddish bronze in the fall, unusual pink/orange flowers.

Buckthorn

SEA BUCKTHORN (12′x12′) large shrub with silvery leaves, yellow flowers followed by orange berries persisting into winter; drought and salt tolerant.

Broom

YELLOW BROOM (6”x3′) low growing fine leaf shrub; produces an abundance of bright yellow flowers in spring.
PURPLE BROOM (1′x3′) slightly more upright than yellow broom, light purple flowers in spring.
GOLD FLASH – dwarf, low growing groundcover is easy to grow and tolerant to a wide range of conditions. A profusion of golden yellow blooms completely cover this carpet-like shrub; Excellent for rock gardens.

Bog Rosemary

BLUE ICE BOG ROSEMARY (10”X18”) fine evergreen foliage, bright blue in spring, pinky-white flowers.

Barberry

ROYAL BURGUNDY BARBERRY (3′x3′) dark maroon foliage on a compact, thorny shrub
CHERRY BOMB BARBERRY (2½’x2½’) deep crimson foliage, compact, bright red berries in fall and winter.
ROSE GLOW BARBERRY (3′x3′) mottled foliage, maturing to deep maroon, bright red berries in fall and winter.
ROYAL CLOAK BARBERRY (3-4’) this large shrub has attractive red-purple leaves on arching stems. Plants are fountain shaped.
RUBY CAROUSEL BARBERRY (3’x3’) This showy reddish-purple compact shrub does best in full sun, compact form.
GOLDEN NUGGET BARBERRY (2′x2′) very dwarf mounding; bright green foliage; turns orange in fall.
SUNSATION (3′X3′) dwarf, golden foliage throughout the season.
CONCORDE – (2’x3’) dwarf barberry with velvet purple foliage; Tolerates dry soils.
EMERALD CAROUSEL – (4-5’x4-5’) A hybrid barberry with rounded shape and arching branches; Outstanding orange-red fall foliage; Prefers full sun.
JADE CAROUSEL– (3’x3-5’) Uniform and dense green foliage with a compact habit; Scarlet-orange fall color is complemented by red berries that persist into winter; Prefers full sun.

Azalea

(3′x3′) plant in protected area (zone 4)

MANDARIN LIGHTS AZALEA upright rounded shape, mandarin orange blooms in early spring.
GOLDEN LIGHTS AZALEA upright rounded shape, golden blooms in early spring, bronzy-red in fall.
NORTHERN LIGHTS AZALEA spreading shape, light to deep pink blooms in early spring.
ORCHID LIGHTS AZALEA lilac colored flowers.
ROSY LIGHTS AZALEA rosy pink flowers.
WHITE LIGHTS AZALEA white flowers.