Berberis thunbergii Monomb. Berberis thunbergii Concorde. Berberis thunbergii Bailgreen. Berberis thunbergii Rose Glow. Berberis thunbergii Bailone

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1 Atomic Amur Maple Acer - Maple Acer ginnala Durglobe 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) White Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A hardy shrub with green foliage throughout the summer. The 3-lobed leaves turn a brilliant red in fall. Makes an excellent hedge and can be easily maintained at a height of 4-5 feet. Standing Ovation Serviceberry Amelanchier - Serviceberry Amelanchier alnifolia Obelisk 15 Feet (5 m) 4 Feet (1.25 m) White Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A columnar selection with abundant white spring flowers that produce edible berries in early summer. Leaves turn an outstanding orange-red in fall. Useful as an accent plant. Arctostaphylos - Bearberry Bearberry (Kinnikinnick) Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 6 inches (0.15 m) 2-4 Feet (1.25 m) White or pink Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A native evergreen groundcover with forest-green foliage. The glossy round leaves turn burgundy in fall. Small flower clusters in May produce small red berries in fall. Tolerates dry soil. Autumn Magic Chokeberry Aronia - Chokeberry Aronia melanocarpa Autumn Magic White, fragrant Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A compact shrub with dark, glossy-green foliage that turns red in the fall. Fragrant showy white spring flowers are followed by clusters of black berries. UBC introduction. Berberis - Barberry Cherry Bomb Barberry Berberis thunbergii Monomb Deep crimson Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 4 A compact shrub with attractive crimson foliage and bright red berries in fall and winter. Can be used as a low-growing hedge. Tolerates dry soils. Concorde Barberry Berberis thunbergii Concorde 2 Feet (0.6 m) 3 Feet (1 m) Deep purple Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A dwarf, globe-shaped barberry with velvety purple foliage. Small oval leaves turn scarlet in fall. An ideal choice for a low-growing shrub border. Tolerates dry soils. Atomic Amur Maple Autumn Magic Chokeberry Cherry Bomb Barberry Jade Carousel Barberry Berberis thunbergii Bailgreen 3-5 Feet (1.5 m) Green Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Uniform and dense green foliage with a compact habit. Scarlet-orange fall colour is complemented by red berries that persist into winter. Prefers full sun. Bailey Nurseries introduction. Rose Glow Barberry Berberis thunbergii Rose Glow 2 - Rose-red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A colourful plant for prairie gardeners. Attractive pink-variegated burgundy foliage makes this small shrub an excellent accent plant. Prefers full sun. Concorde Barberry Ruby Carousel Barberry Berberis thunbergii Bailone Reddish-purple Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A well-shaped mound of deep-purplish red foliage on upright, arching stems. The small oval leaves turn red in the fall. Prefers full sun. Bailey Nurseries introduction. Sunsation Barberry Berberis thunbergii Monry Golden Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 4 A golden barberry with compact, dwarf form. Attractive golden foliage throughout much of the season. An excellent contrast plant in the landscape. Prefers full sun. Rose Glow Barberry 19 19

2 Caragana Common Caragana Caragana arborescens 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone Feet (4.5 m) Yellow An ideal shelterbelt or hedging plant for dry conditions. Bright yellow flowers in May. This plant fixes nitrogen so can adapt to a variety of soils. Fernleaf Caragana Caragana arborescens 'Lorbergii' 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone Feet (2-3 m) Yellow Feathery green leaves resemble that of the Asparagus Fern. Hardy and drought tolerant. Should be trimmed annually. Common Caragana Caragana frutex 'Globosa' Globe Caragana 2 - Dark green 2 - Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A compact globe-shaped plant with dense foliage and yellow flowers. Well suited for hedges and foundation plantings. Caragana pygmaea Pygmy Caragana Yellow 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A compact, dense and thorny shrub that is very resistant to drought and salt. The foliage is fine textured and graceful. The small bright yellow flowers appear in June. Cornus - Dogwood Pygmy Caragana Arctic Fire Dogwood Cornus sericea 'Farrow' Bark Colour: Dark red Dark red winter stems and compact form make this shrub a beautiful addition to any landscape. Dark green foliage throughout the summer turns burgundy in fall. Bud's Yellowtwig Dogwood Cornus sericea 'Bud's Yellow' Bark Colour: 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) Yellow An improved yellow-stemmed selection that has better foliage, more consistent bark colour and better cold hardiness. A Boughen Nursery introduction. Cardinal Dogwood Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' Bark Colour: 8-10 Feet (3 m) 8-10 Feet (3 m) Cherry-red A selection of Redosier Dogwood known for its bright cherry-red twig colour. A Minnesota Landscape Arboretum introduction. Ivory Halo Dogwood Golden Variegated Dogwood Cornus alba 'Gouchaulti' Yellow variegated Attractive golden-variegated green foliage all season long. Bright-red stems provide winter contrast. Ivory Halo Dogwood Cornus alba 'Bailhalo' White variegated A compact shrub with very showy, white-variegated foliage and brilliant red winter stems. A Bailey Nurseries introduction. U.S.P.P CPBR # Little Rebel Dogwood Little Rebel Dogwood Cornus alba 'Jefreb' Bark Colour: 3-4 Feet (1.2 m) 3-4 Feet (1.2 m) Coral-red A dwarf dogwood with crisp green summer foliage that turns red-purple in fall. Bright-red stems add winter interest. Jeffries Nurseries introduction. CPBR #4,851, USPPAF

3 Morden Amber Dogwood Cornus - Dogwood Cornus alba Morden Amber 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) 4-6 Feet (1.75 m) Golden Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 This golden foliaged dogwood has wonderful contrast between the foliage and dark-red bark. A Morden Research Station Introduction. Pucker Up Dogwood Cornus sericea Neil Z 3-4 Feet (1.5 m) 3-4 Feet (1.75 m) Bark Colour: Red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A red stemmed dogwood with glossy, puckered foliage. Compact growth and bright red winter stems add to this native shrub's year-round appeal. Pucker Up Dogwood Redosier Dogwood Cornus sericea 6-10 Feet (3 m) 6-10 Feet (3 m) Bark Colour: Red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 This native dogwood is very attractive when the leaves turn red in the fall. Red twigs contrast with the snow in the winter. White berries are enjoyed by songbirds. Prefers moist habitats. Siberian Pearls Dogwood Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls' 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) Bark Colour: Bright red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 Deep green foliage, masses of white berries and purple fall colour. Compact growth habit. Redosier Dogwood Silver & Gold Dogwood Cornus sericea 'Silver & Gold' 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) Green variegated Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A variegated dogwood with green foliage edged in white. Bright yellow stems are attractive in the winter landscape. Cotinus - Smokebush Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple Royal Purple Smokebush 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) Deep purple Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 5 Velvety, purple foliage and panicles of beige flowers in midsummer. Collector plant that may die back to the snowline but shows vigorous regrowth in spring. Hedge Cotoneaster Cotoneaster Cotoneaster lucidus 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) Glossy, dark green Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 The glossy, dark green leaves turn a brilliant orange-red colour in autumn. An excellent plant for hedging because it responds well to shearing. Diervilla - Bush Honeysuckle Cool Splash Dwarf Honeysuckle Diervilla sessilifolia LPDC Podaras 3 Feet (1 m) 3 Feet (1 m) Variegated (white/green) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Variegated foliage that remains crisp and clean all summer. Light-yellow flowers in summer. Hedge Cotoneaster Cool Splash Dwarf Honeysuckle Russian Olive Elaeagnus - Olive Elaeagnus angustifolia 20 Feet (6 m) 20 Feet (6 m) Silver Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 This plant can be grown as a shrub or a small specimen tree. Silvery-gray foliage, fragrant flowers and decorative fruits. Very tolerant to salt & drought. Silverscape Olive Elaeagnus x Jefmorg 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) Silver Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 Sterile hybrid between Russian Olive and Silverberry with silver foliage and less suckering. Useful for naturalization and erosion control. Selected by Greg Morganson of Bismarck, N.D. Russian Olive 21

4 Euonymus - Burning Bush Turkestan Burning Bush Euonymus nana 'Turkestanica' Fruit Colour: Pink capsules An attractive plant with evergreen leaves that turn pinkish-red in the fall. It has an upright form with a sprawling habit. Excellent for mass plantings. Dwarf Winged Burning Bush Dwarf Winged Burning Bush Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' Fruit Colour: Pink capsules This compact form of Winged Euonymus has square corky branches and red fruit. The dark green foliage turns brilliant red in the fall. Forsythia Northern Gold Forsythia Forsythia x 'Northern Gold' 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone Feet (2.5 m) Yellow (early spring) A spectacular display of golden-yellow spring flowers appear before the green leaves. This cultivar has the hardiest flower buds of the species. Excellent for mass planting and hedges. Genista - Broom Dwarf Broom Genista lydia Dwarf Broom 18 Inches (0.5 m) Yellow Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A dwarf flowering shrub with slender, pendulous branches covered with golden yellow flowers in June. Drought tolerant once established. Hydrangea Annabelle Hydrangea H. arborescens Annabelle White Deep green foliage is complemented by long-lasting, pure-white, rounded flower heads in July. Spring pruning of whole plant back to a 6" height will encourage best plant form. Annabelle Hydrangea Bobo Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'ILVOBO' 2-3 Feet (1 m) White A dwarf, panicle-type hydrangea that covers itself with large white blooms in summer. The flowers are held upright on strong stems and take on a pinkish blush in fall. Bombshell Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'Bombshell' 2-3 Feet (1 m) White (mophead) Bombshell has a compact habit and is a prolific bloomer. Abundant white blooms cover the dark green foliage from summer until frost. Ball Ornamentals introduction. Endless Summer Bloomstruck Hydrangea Endless Summer Bloomstruck Hydrangea macrophylla PIIHM-II /4 Pink (mophead) The newest addition to the Endless Summer Collection. Produces intense, rose-pink or blue mop-head flowers on old and new wood. Requires a sheltered location and adequate winter protection. Bailey Nurseries introduction. Endless Summer The Original Hydrangea macrophylla Bailmer /4 Pink (mophead) The first cultivar of this species to bloom on new wood. Mops of pink flowers. Requires a sheltered location and adequate winter protection. Bailey Nurseries introduction. 22 Fire & Ice Hydrangea Fire & Ice Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'Wim s Red' White turning to red Flower clusters open cream, mature to pink by mid-summer, and deepen to burgundy red in fall. Ball Ornamentals introduction.

5 Incrediball Hydrangea Hydrangea Hydrangea arborescens Abetwo White (mophead) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 An exciting variant of Annabelle Hydrangea that produces massive 12" panicles on sturdy stems! The flowers emerge lime green, changing to pure snowy white. Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea Hydrangea arborescens NCHA1 Pink (mophead) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 The first member of this species to offer rich pink mophead flowers in mid summer. Heat tolerant. Grows in full sun to part shade. Soil ph does not affect bloom colour. Limelight Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' 5-6 Feet (2 m) 5-6 Feet (2 m) Green-white (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Upright rounded shrub with outstanding lime-green flowers. Adds a sudden burst of colour to the late summer landscape. Flowers on new wood. Bobo Hydrangea Little Lamb Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lamb' White (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Masses of dense white panicles are produced on this compact plant. USPP Little Lime Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'Jane' Green-white (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A dwarf selection of the renowned Limelight Hydrangea, Little Lime fits well into any landscape. Its flowers take on a pink hue in fall and make spectacular bouquets. Little Lime Hydrangea Phantom Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom' 5-6 Feet (2 m) 5-6 Feet (2 m) White-pink (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Phantom offers white flower panicles up to 45 cm in length in August. Flowers darken to pink in September. Pinky Winky Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'DVPpinky' 5-6 Feet (2 m) 5-6 Feet (2 m) White-pink (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Features 14 inch, double-flowered panicles borne on strong stems. The cream flowers turn dark pink from the base of the inflorescence. Quickfire Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk' Pink (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Well named for its early blooms (1 month earlier than other cultivars); abundant white flowers mature to pink as the season progresses. Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun' Pink (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Similar to Vanilla Strawberry, but with a smaller stature. Flowers emerge creamy white, change to pink and finally to strawberry red. Excellent for fresh cut and dried flower arrangements. Bailey Nurseries First Editions introduction. Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'Renhy' White-pink (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Enormous flower panicles are a blend of vanilla and strawberry. Red colour in flowers persists for 3-4 weeks. Bailey Nurseries First Editions introduction. Shrub Selection Guide see page 34 Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea 23

6 Honeyrose Honeysuckle Lonicera - Honeysuckle Lonicera tatarica 'Honeyrose' 6-10 Feet (3 m) 6-10 Feet (3 m) Rosy red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 This upright, rounded shrub produces deep rosy-red flowers and blue-green foliage. Resists witches broom aphid. Miniglobe Honeysuckle Miniglobe Honeysuckle Lonicera x xylosteoides 'Miniglobe' Yellow-white Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 The best compact, dwarf honeysuckle for the prairies. The superior, dark green foliage and compact growth habit make this an ideal foundation plant. Philadelphus - Mockorange Blizzard Mockorange Philadelphus lewisii 'Blizzard' 5 Feet (1.5 m) White, fragrant Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 Covered with clusters of fragrant white flowers in mid-summer. A hardier form of Lewis Mockorange developed by the late Mr. John Wallace and named by the Morden Research Station. Golden Mockorange Galahad Mockorange Philadelphus x 'Galahad' White, fragrant Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 This compact shrub has glossy leaves and produces fragrant, single white flowers in late June. Golden Mockorange Philadelphus coronarius 'Aurea' White, fragrant Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 One of the best golden foliaged shrubs. Rich, golden foliage and fragrant single, white flowers in early summer. Compact plant form; makes a fine hedge. Snowbelle Mockorange Philadelphus x Snowbelle White, fragrant Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A Canadian introduction, this small shrub is loaded with clusters of deeply fragrant, double, pure white blossoms in early summer. Snowbelle is ideal for smaller gardens. Physocarpus - Ninebark Amber Jubilee Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Jefam' 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) Orange, green Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 An exciting hybrid ninebark resulting from a cross between Diabolo and Dart s Gold. Emerging spring foliage is an outstanding blend of orange and red; purple fall colour. A Jeffries Nurseries introduction. CPBR #4765, USPP #23,177 Amber Jubilee Ninebark Center Glow Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow' 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) Golden-burgundy Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A hybrid from a cross between Diabolo and Dart s Gold. Foliage emerges golden then quickly changes to burgundy. Minnesota LPDC introduction. 24 Center Glow Ninebark Coppertina Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Mindia' 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) Golden-burgundy Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A hybrid between Dart s Gold and Diabolo. New growth is an attractive coppery colour. Foliage turns to a rich red in summer. A Proven Winners Introduction. USPP #16,371 Dart's Gold Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold' 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) Golden Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A hardy plant with outstanding golden foliage. Ideal for contrast in the landscape. Suitable for foundation or border plantings.

7 Diabolo Ninebark Physocarpus - Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo' 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) Purple Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A dark purple leafed ninebark which adds a new colour for this genus. Creamy white flowers in the spring. USPP #11,211 Lemon Candy Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius Podaras 3 3 Feet (1 m) 3 Feet (1 m) Lemon yellow Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Lemon Candy has rich, golden foliage from spring to fall. It features white blooms in spring. Its compact habit is excellent for foundation and shrub border use. Lemon Candy Ninebark Little Devil Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius Donna May Dark crimson-red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A dwarf version of Diabolo, Little Devil features beautiful, deep burgundy foliage throughout the season and small white-pink clusters of flowers in June. Bailey Nurseries introduction. Summer Wine Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward' Dark crimson-red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Dense shrub with neat and compact branching. Dark crimson-red foliage and pinkish-white blooms. Finer foliage than Diabolo. A Proven Winners Introduction. USPP #14,821 Tiny Wine Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'SMPOTW' Dark bronze-maroon Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A dwarf ninebark that is extra bushy, with small, refined leaves. The dark foliage is colorful all season, and contrasts beautifully with the white flowers in late spring. Summer Wine Ninebark Abbotswood Potentilla Potentilla Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood' White Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 The large pure-white flowers are produced over a long season. The plant has a spreading habit. Good for foundation plantings or low hedges. Coronation Triumph Potentilla Potentilla fruticosa 'Cor. Triumph' Yellow Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A plant with bright yellow flowers that are produced over a very long season. Like all potentillas it is well suited to dry and sunny conditions. Tiny Wine Ninebark Goldfinger Potentilla Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger' Yellow Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A dense plant with very large and showy yellow flowers, up to 1½ inches in diameter. Compact habit and showy display make this an excellent specimen plant. Gold Star Potentilla Potentilla fruticosa Gold Star 1-2 Feet (0.6 m) 2 - Golden-yellow Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 This dwarf and compact shrub produces large, deep-golden yellow flowers throughout the summer season. The largest blooms of all the potentilla. Goldfinger Potentilla Lemon Meringue Potentilla New Potentilla fruticosa 'Bailmeringue 2-2- Lemon yelllow Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 New listing for Light yellow, double flowers remind you of a rose. Blooms all summer on a tidy little plant that forms a round, compact ball with little pruning required. Mango Tango Potentilla Potentilla fruticosa 'UMan' 2 Feet (0.6 m) 2 Feet (0.6 m) Orange-red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 The plant is dense and compact in appearance with a mounded growth habit. Bi-colour flowers (orange with red centre). University of Manitoba introduction. PBR #0755, USPP 12,258 Lemon Meringue 25 Potentilla

8 McKay's White Potentilla Potentilla fruticosa 'McKay's White' Feet (0.6 m) 2 - White Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 White creamy flowers with foliage that is a light blue-green colour. Mature Spreading growth with arching branches. A sport of Katherine Dykes introduced by McKay Nursery. Morden Snow Potentilla Morden Snow Potentilla Potentilla fruticosa 'Morden Snow' Feet (0.6 m) 2 - Double white Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 Outstanding double white flowers on a tidy, compact plant. Good for foundation plantings or low hedges. Selected at the Morden Research Station. Orange Whisper Potentilla Potentilla fruticosa 'Orange Whisper' Orange Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A compact plant producing pale-orange flowers. University of Manitoba introduction. Pink Beauty Potentilla Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty' 2 - Pink Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A University of Manitoba introduction with semi-double, clear-pink flowers and dark green foliage. Mature plant is bushy and full. PBR #0714, USPP #9,874 Pink Beauty Potentilla Cistena Cherry Prunus - Cherry & Almond Prunus x cistena 4-6 Feet (1.75 m) 4-6 Feet (1.75 m) Purple-red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Purplish-red foliage from spring to fall make this an excellent plant for contrast in the landscape. Subject to winter tip kill, but grows back readily. Double Flowering Plum Prunus triloba 'Multiplex' 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) Double-pink Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 The showy double pink blossoms usually cover the branches ahead of the green foliage. Cistena Cherry Russian Almond Prunus tenella Rose-red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A small, globe-shaped plant with shiny, narrow leaves. The attractive single, rose-red flowers appear in May and are followed by fuzzy, almond-like fruit. Rhus - Sumac Gro - Low Sumac Rhus aromatica Gro-Low 2-3 Feet (1 m) 6 Feet (2 m) Fall Colour: Orange red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Wide spreading shrub that is excellent for massing and erosion control. Orange fall colour. Double Flowering Plum Smooth Sumac Rhus glabra 5-10 Feet (3 m) 5-10 Feet (3 m) Fall Colour: Reddish-purple Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A native shrub with dark green foliage and red fall colour. Well adapted to a dry conditions and poor soil. Suited for mass planting or controlling erosion. Tiger Eyes Sumac Rhus typhina Baitiger 4 Feet (1.25 m) 4 Feet (1.25 m) Fall Colour: Orange-yellow Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3/4 An exciting addition to any landscape. Compound leaves emerge green then turn to bright yellow with red petioles. Excellent for massing. Bailey Nurseries introduction. USPP #16, Alpine Currant Alpine Currant 'Schmidt' Ribes - Currant Ribes alpinum 3-5 Feet (1.5 m) Shiny green Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 One of the best shrubs for low hedges and foundation plantings. Easily maintained.

9 Ribes - Currant Ribes aureum Golden Currant Yellow, fragrant Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 Produces golden flowers in spring and black fruit in late summer. Flowers attract hummingbirds and birds feed on the berries. Salix - Willow Salix brachycarpa 'Blue Fox' Blue Fox Willow Bluish-gray Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 Attractive silvery-blue foliage all season. Suitable for hedge plantings or a dwarf accent plant. Dwarf Blue Leaf Arctic Willow Salix purpurea 'Nana' Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Blue-green An attractive hedge plant with fine-textured, blue-green foliage and purple twigs in winter. Golden Currant Salix interior Sandbar Willow Feet (3-6 m) Green 5-10 Feet (3 m) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A native shrub found in riparian areas. This rounded shrub has narrow green leaves and brown twigs. Suckering habit provides soil stabilization along slopes. Sambucus - Elder Sambucus nigra Eva Black Lace Elder 4-6 Feet (1.75 m) Deep purple 4-6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 4 Outstanding dark purple foliage is finely cut producing a lacy appearance. Excellent container plant for patios. Part of the Proven Winners Collection. USPP #15,575 Goldenlocks Elder Sambucus racemosa Goldenlocks Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Yellow Black Lace Elder Compact globe-shaped shrub with finely cut yellow foliage. Small red fruit is produced in the fall. An outstanding plant for contrast in the landscape. Morden Golden Glow Elder S. racemosa Morden Golden Glow Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 Creamy white Golden Glow offers improved vigour and outstanding lacy, fine-textured, golden foliage. Morden Research Station introduction. Thundercloud Elder Sambucus nigra Thundercloud Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3/4 6 Feet (2 m) Light pink A sport of 'Guincho Purple', this Elder has very dark purple-burgundy foliage. Distinctive red flower buds open to a lighter pink. Can be cut back each year to keep compact. Morden Golden Glow Elder Shepherdia - Buffaloberry Silver Buffaloberry Shepherdia argentea 8-10 Feet (3 m) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone Feet (3 m) Silver This native plant has silver leaves, thorny branches, yellowish-white flowers and orange-red fruit that is good for jelly. Excellent as a barrier planting. Hardiness Zone Map see page 93 Silver Buffaloberry 27

10 Sorbaria - False Spirea Sem False Spirea Aurora False Spirea Sorbaria x 'Aurora' 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) Plumes of white Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 This hybrid has the clean look and upright form of S. arborea and cold hardiness of S. sorbifolia. Dense fern-like green foliage with large panicles of white flowers. Excellent for mass plantings. Sem False Spirea Sorbaria x 'Sem' Plumes of white Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A compact shrub with pink-red spring foliage that takes on a chartreuse tint in summer. White flower plumes are produced in mid-summer. Excellent for mass plantings. Spiraea - Spirea Anthony Waterer Spirea Spiraea x bumalda 'Anthony Waterer' 2 - Rose-pink clusters Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A shrub with blue green foliage that turns reddish-purple in fall. Attractive pink flowers in June and July. Known for its long season of bloom when cool conditions prevail. Anthony Waterer Spirea Dakota Goldcharm Spirea Spiraea japonica Mertyann Inches (0.5 m) 2 - Bright pink clusters Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A very dwarf, gold leafed Spirea that grows well in full sun. The new leaves are a light bronze colour before turning yellowish-gold; showy pink flowers in mid-summer. NDSU introduction. Double Play Gold Spirea Spiraea japonica 'Yan' 2 Feet (0.6 m) 2 - Hot pink Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Double Play Gold features golden foliage accented by hot pink summer flowers. Am excellent low maintenance shrub with season-long colour. Deer resistant. Dakota Goldcharm Spirea Double Play Blue Kazoo Spirea New Spiraea media 'SMSMBK' White Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 New listing for Neat mounded plant with cool blue foliage that turns red in the fall. The summer foliage contrasts wonderfully with this plant`s white blooms. CPBRAF USPPAF Fairy Queen Spirea Spiraea trilobata Fairy Queen' White clusters Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 This compact shrub is covered with masses of white, flat-topped flowers in June. Dark green foliage emerges blue-green in spring and turns an outstanding copper-bronze in fall. Flaming Mound Spirea Flaming Mound Spirea Spiraea x bumalda 'Flaming Mound' 2 Feet (0.6 m) 2 Feet (0.6 m) Dark-pink clusters Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A shrub with tight, mound-forming habit and attractive flaming-red foliage. The flower buds are a brilliant-red, while the flower heads turn dark pink to red in mid-summer. 28 Goldflame Spirea Froebelli Spirea Spiraea x bumalda 'Froebelli' Pink clusters Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A very vigorous plant that produces flat clusters of pink flowers in July. Vigorous purple tips on the foliage in spring mature to green as the season progresses. Goldflame Spirea Spiraea x bumalda 'Goldflame' Pink clusters Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A shrub with many colour changes; bronzy-gold to red foliage in spring to soft yellow during the summer and red again in the fall. The light pink flowers bloom all summer.

11 Goldmound Spirea Spiraea - Spirea Spiraea japonica 'Goldmound' Inches (0.6 m) Inches (0.6 m) Pink clusters Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A very dense dwarf, compact ball-shaped spirea with golden foliage lasting all season long. The light pink flowers appear in June-July. Gumball Spirea Spiraea x bumalda Gumball 2 Feet (0.6 m) Pink clusters Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Similar to Froebelli but more compact. Produces flat clusters of bright pink flowers and purplish tips on the green foliage in late spring. A good plant for small spaces. Goldmound Spirea Little Princess Spirea Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' 2 Feet (0.6 m) 2 - Pink clusters Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Compact spirea with green foliage and pink flowers. Excellent ground cover or dwarf specimen. Foliage changes to a dark red colour in the fall. Magic Carpet Spirea Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' 18 Inches (0.5 m) 2 Feet (0.6 m) Pink clusters Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A dwarf spirea with leaves that emerge red then mature into bronze, red-tipped foliage. Clusters of pink flowers in early summer. USPP #9,363 Little Princess Spirea Mini Sunglo Spirea Spiraea x bumalda 'Mini Sunglo' Inches (0.4 m) 2 Feet (0.6 m) Pink clusters Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 More dense and dwarf in habit than Goldmound. Brilliant yellow leaf colour holds well during the summer. Pink flowers cover the foliage in mid summer. Bron & Sons introduction. Shirobana Spirea Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana' 2.5 Feet (0.8 m) 2 - Pink & white clusters Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Produces flowers in both pink and white. The leaves vary from a light to dark green. This shrub has a small mounded habit. Magic Carpet Spirea Snowmound Spirea Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' White Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A very showy flowering shrub with dark blue-green leaves contrasted by masses of white flowers in late May. Outstanding amoung spireas for its floral display. Snowhite Spirea Spiraea x trilobata 'Snowhite' White Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 The tiny white flowers with prominent stamens are produced on arching branches. Developed by F.L. Skinner of Dropmore, Manitoba. Shirobana Spirea Superstar Spirea Spiraea x bumalda 'Denistar' 2 - Pink Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A branch sport of 'Froebelii', with a more compact form. Foliage is deep green, showing off the stunning, scarlet red new growth. Pink flowers. Introduced by Bailey Nurseries. Shrub Selection Guide see page 34 Snowmound Spirea 29

12 Three-Lobe Spirea Spiraea - Spirea Spiraea trilobata White Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 This shrub has graceful arching branches that are covered with white flowers in June. Three Lobe Spirea Tor Spirea Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor' White Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A compact mound of dark green, birch-like leaves. Tiny white flowers in late spring. Fall colour in shades of orange, red and purple. Excellent in rock gardens and foundation plantings. Symphoricarpos - Snowberry White Snowberry Symphoricarpos occidentalis 3-5 Feet (1.5 m) 3-5 Feet (1.5 m) Pink (white fruit) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 This erect shrub is planted for erosion control and wildlife habitat. Small pink flowers are followed by white berry clusters that are retained into winter. Tolerates shade and poor soils. Pocahontas Lilac Syringa - American Lilacs Syringa x hyacinthiflora Pocahontas Feet (3.6 m) Feet (3.6 m) single, deep violet Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 This plant is a profuse bloomer with fragrant purple flowers in early spring. Flowers earlier than French hybrids. Plant shows excellent vigour. F.L. Skinner hybrid. Wonderblue Lilac Wonderblue Lilac Syringa - Father Fiala Lilacs Syringa vulgaris Wonderblue single, special blue Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Also known as Little Boy Blue it features powder-blue fragrant flowers in mid spring. Wedgewood Blue Lilac Syringa vulgaris Wedgewood Blue 6 Feet (1.75 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) true blue, fragrant Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Showy panicles of single, sky blue flowers emerge from lilac pink buds. Superb fragrance. Beauty of Moscow Lilac Syringa - French Lilacs Common Lilac Syringa vulgaris Feet (4.5 m) 8-12 Feet (3.6 m) Fragrant, blue Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 This vigorous shrub has attractive leaves and fragrant lilac pink blossoms. Beauty of Moscow Lilac Syringa vulgaris Krasavitsa Moskvy 8 Feet (2.5 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) double white Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Panicles of double, delicate pale pink flowers that turn white with maturity. 30 Charles Joly Lilac Charles Joly Lilac Syringa vulgaris Charles Joly 8 Feet (2.5 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) double red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 Smaller panicles of purple buds open to magenta double flowers. Madame Lemoine Lilac Syringa vulgaris Madame Lemoine 8-10 Feet (3 m) 10 Feet (3 m) double white Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 This showy lilac bears panicles of double white flowers on a spreading bush.

13 Paul Thirion Lilac Syringa - French Lilacs Syringa vulgaris Paul Thirion 8 Feet (2.5 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) double pink, fragrant Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 This lilac features double purplish-pink, highly fragrant blooms that emerge from deep reddish-pink buds from mid to late spring. Prairie Petite Lilac Syringa vulgaris Prairie Petite 3-4 Feet (1.2 m) single pink, fragrant Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A dense, compact lilac with light pink, upright flowers. Very tolerant of heat and dry conditions. Prairie Petite Lilac President Grevy Lilac Syringa vulgaris President Grevy Feet (3.6 m) 8-10 Feet (3 m) double, blue Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 Upright grower with large panicles of double, lilac blue flowers. Sensation Lilac Syringa vulgaris Sensation Feet (3.6 m) 8-10 Feet (3 m) bicolour (purple-white) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 Interesting, bi-coloured flowers with purple florets and a white border. An outstanding lilac. Agnes Smith Lilac Syringa - Preston Lilacs Syringa x prestoniae Agnes Smith 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) single white Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 White single, fragrant flowers, a truly outstanding Preston hybrid. Developed by Owen Rogers. President Grevy Lilac Charisma Lilac Syringa x prestoniae Charisma 2 - dark purple Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A compact selection of Royalty lilac. Makes an excellent hedge. Non-suckering. Coral Lilac Syringa x prestoniae Coral 8-10 Feet (3 m) 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) clear pink Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 Pink flowers and light green foliage. Non-suckering. Minuet Lilac Donald Wyman Lilac Syringa x prestoniae Donald Wyman 8-10 Feet (3 m) 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) red-purple tone Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 Panicles of purple buds open to red-purple flowers. Non-suckering. Minuet Lilac Syringa x prestoniae Minuet 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) soft pink Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 Dense, compact plant with large dark green leaves. Light purple buds open to single, soft pink blooms. Non-suckering. Miss Canada Lilac Syringa x prestoniae Miss Canada 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) bright pink Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 This lilac blooms earlier and has larger leaves than other Preston varieties. It s flowers are the brightest pink of the late flowering lilacs. Non-suckering. Royalty Lilac Syringa x prestoniae Royalty 8-10 Feet (3 m) 5-6 Feet (1.8 m) dark purple Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 Dark-green leathery foliage, purple blooms. Non-suckering. Miss Canada Lilac 31

14 Other Lilacs - Syringa Bloomerang Lilac Syringa x Penda 4 Feet (1.25 m) Lavender-purple Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Fragrant purple flowers that burst forth in spring and then again in mid-summer. Compact growth habit with small leaves. CPBRAF USPP #20,575 Miss Kim Lilac Dwarf Korean Lilac Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' Pink lavender Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A distinctive lilac with a soft pink bloom and heavy fragrance. Dark green foliage covers this compact shrub. Makes an ideal hedge of small stature. Miss Kim Lilac Syringa patula 'Miss Kim' 6-8 Feet (2.5 m) Lavender purple Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 Distinctive dwarf lilac with fragrant lavender purple flowers and purple fall colouration. Fragrant late bloomer. Scent & Sensibility Lilac New Syringa x SMSXPM Pink Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 New listing for This dwarf lilac produces abundant dark pink buds that open to soft, lilac-pink flowers. Very fragrant. CPBR #7,702 USPPAF Scent & Sensibility Lilac Villosa Lilac Syringa villosa 12 Feet (4 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) Pink lavender Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A dense tall shrub with stout ascending branches. This species blooms later than the common lilac. Lavender-pink flowers fade to gray-white. Non-suckering. Viburnum - Arrowwood, Cranberry, Wayfaring Tree Alaska Highbush Cranberry Viburnum trilobum Alaska 10 Feet (3 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) White (red fruit) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 Produces flat clusters of white flowers followed by bright red fruit clusters in fall. Alaska Cranberry Blue Muffin Arrowwood Viburnum dentatum 'Christom' 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) White (blue fruit) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A compact selection of Arrowwood Viburnum with glossy leaves and intense blue fruit in late summer. Part of the Proven Winner Collection. Compact American Cranberry Viburnum trilobum 'Compactum' White (red fruit) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A compact selection of this species. Flat heads of white flowers appear in early-june followed by clusters of red berries in summer. The foliage turns red in the fall. Shade tolerant. Dwarf European Cranberry Viburnum opulus 'Nanum' Feet (0.6 m) Feet (0.6 m) White Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A non-flowering plant that is characterized by very dense foliage. Excellent for foundation planting and hedges. Shade tolerant. 32 Compact American Cranberry Emerald Triumph Wayfaring Tree Viburnum lantana Emerald Triumph 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) White (multicolour fruit) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 This shrub has a more compact, rounded habit than the Wayfaring Tree. Glossy foliage and creamy, flat-topped flowers in spring give way to red-black fruit in the fall.

15 Highbush Cranberry Viburnum - Arrowwood, Cranberry, Wayfaring Tree Viburnum trilobum 10 Feet (3 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) White (red fruit) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 A native shrub that produces flat clusters of white flowers followed by attractive bright red cranberry clusters in the summer. The dark green, lobed leaves turn a scarlet-red in the fall. Mohican Wayfaring Tree Viburnum lantana Mohican 6 Feet (2 m) 6 Feet (2 m) White Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A more dwarf and compact form of Wayfaring Tree. White flowers cover the plant in early spring and are followed by orange-red fruit in summer. Black fruit in autumn. Mohican Wayfaring Tree Nannyberry Viburnum lentago 8-10 Feet (3 m) 8-10 Feet (3 m) White (blue fruit) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2 This native shrub produces white flowers in June followed by blue-black fruit. The upright growth form with brilliant red foliage in the fall makes this a good landscape choice. Snowball Viburnum Viburnum opulus 'Sterile' 8-10 Feet (3 m) 5-6 Feet (1.75 m) White Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A showy plant with maple-like leaves and large, double white flowers that turn to light pink. The flowers are sterile so do not produce fruit. Prefers a shady location. Minuet Weigela Weigela Weigela florida 'Minuet' Ruby red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 This dwarf cultivar blooms freely producing slightly fragrant flowers. The tube and corolla is ruby red, petal lobes are purple, throat is yellow. Snowball Viburnum My Monet Weigela Weigela florida 'Verwig' Inches (0.5 m) Inches (0.5 m) Variegated (green/white) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 4 A compact weigela with very unique variegated foliage and pink flowers. Excellent patio plant. A Proven Winners Introduction. USPP #16,824 Red Prince Weigela Weigela florida 'Red Prince' Brilliant red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 This showy shrub produces a mass of tubular-shaped flowers that are a deep-red in colour.the upright and slender stems are covered by rich green leaves creating a loose habit. Minuet Weigela Rumba Weigela Weigela florida 'Rumba' Dark red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 A vigorous, compact shrub that produces dark red flowers with a yellow throat from June to September. The foliage is an attractive green tinged with a bronzy-purple colour. Tango Weigela Weigela florida 'Tango' Red Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3 This shrub has a compact rounded growth habit and is covered with a profusion of pink flowers in the spring. The foliage is a purplish-green and turns a purple colour in fall. Hardiness Zone Map see page 93 Red Prince Weigela 33

16 DECIDUOUS SHRUB SELECTION GUIDE SUMMER FOLIAGE COLOUR Golden: Morden Golden Glow Elder Golden Mockorange Lemon Candy Ninebark Dart s Gold Ninebark Tiger Eyes Sumac Sem False Spirea Dakota Goldcharm Spirea Double Play Gold Spirea Variegated: Rose Glow Barberry Golden Variegated Dogwood Ivory Halo Dogwood Cool Splash Diervilla My Monet Weigela Red / Purple: Cherry Bomb Barberry Concorde Barberry Center Glow Ninebark Summer Wine Ninebark Coppertina Ninebark Diabolo Ninebark Tiny Wine Ninebark FALL COLOUR Orange-red foliage: Autumn Magic Chokeberry Jade Carousel Barberry Hedge Cotoneaster Goldflame Spirea Tiger Eyes Sumac Red foliage: Atomic Amur Maple Little Rebel Dogwood Dwarf Winged Euonymus Compact American Cranberry Alaska & Wentworth Cranberry Viking Aronia Colourful Fall Fruit: Barberry Redosier Dogwood Turkestan Burning Bush Blue Muffin Viburnum Mohican Viburnum Highbush Cranberry Emerald Triumph Viburnum Nannyberry FLOWER COLOUR White: Annabelle Hydrangea Limelight / Little Lime Hydrangea Beauty of Moscow Lilac Mockorange Morden Snow Potentilla Fairy Queen Spirea Snowhite Spirea Highbush Cranberry Snowball Viburnum Pink: Rose Daphne Endless Summer Hydrangea Pink Beauty Potentilla Double Flowering Plum Dwarf Korean Lilac Yellow: Common / Pygmy Caragana Northern Gold Forsythia Dwarf Broom Goldfinger Potentilla Gold Star Potentilla Lemon Meringue Potentilla Golden Currant Red: Red Prince Weigela SHRUBS FOR WILDLIFE Fruit Attracts Song Birds: Autumn Magic Chokeberry Hedge Cotoneaster Redosier Dogwood Honeysuckle Nanking Cherry Golden Elder Silver Buffaloberry Blue Muffin Viburnum Highbush Cranberry Mohican Viburnum Nannyberry Flowers Attract Hummingbirds: most Lilacs Minuet Weigela Red Prince Weigela Rumba Weigela Tango Weigela 34