Shrubs

The following SHRUBS have been ordered in the past ... some need to be special-ordered.
They come in 3-gal. containers and are $20 each.

Amelanchier arborea

Downy Serviceberry ... an easy-to-grow small tree with white spring flowers, clean summer foliage, persistent leaves and brilliant red fall color. Height: 15-25 feet.
available only in 5-gal. in 2017

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo or Shrub Indigo has attractive lavender flower spikes. Medium to wet well-drained soil, but tolerates dry. Good for stabilization. Height 4-12 ft; Spread can be wider than height. Deer resistant.

Aronia arbutifolia

Brilliant Red Chokeberry has white flower clusters in spring, large fruits that attract songbirds, and deep red fall foliage. Plants will spread by suckers but are not overly aggressive. Height and spread 4-8'.

Aronia melanocarpa

Black Chokeberry - white flower clusters in spring, large fruits attract songbirds, and deep red fall foliage. Remove suckers to prevent spread. Tolerates boggy soil. Height and spread 3-6'.

Callicarpa americana

American Beautyberry fruits are long lasting until discovered by birds, esp. quail. Dies back in winter but extremely hardy plant. Tolerates drought. Height and spread 3-6'.

Calycanthus floridus

Eastern sweetshrub or Carolina allspice has glossy, aromatic, leathery, dark-green foliage. Erect, multiple stems create a rounded outline. Flower are often quite fragrant. Resistant to disease and insect problems. Remove suckers to prevent spread. Adapts to many soils. Height and spread 6-10'.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea ... a compact native shrub with abundant, white spring flowers. Butterfly magnet! Tolerates hot, dry sites
special order only F 2017

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush ... prefers wet soil and full sun, but can handle a dry spell. Hundreds of ball-shaped, creamy white flowers dangle from Buttonbush in August. Butterflies and insects find the nectar of Buttonbush irresistible. Deer resistant. Height 5-12'; spread 4-8'.

Euonymus atropurpurea

special order only F 2017 Eastern Wahoo ... is a shrub or small tree that blooms in the spring with small purple flowers followed by scarlet red fruit that is enjoyed by birds. Eastern Wahoo has brilliant red fall foliage. (Preferable to invasive Burning Bush.)

I lex decidua

Possumhaw Holly Narrow, glossy, dark green leaves (2-3" long) turn purplish green to yellow in autumn. Berries attract wildlife, incl. possums. Males and females are expected, but not sure if they will be sexed before arrival. Height 7-15'; Spread 5-12

I lex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'

Southern Gentleman Winterberry Holly ... a male winterberry cultivar necessary for pollination of female Winter Red Winterberry Holly and other southern winterberries. A good rule of thumb is one male to six females. not available F 2017

Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'

Winter Red Winterberry Holly ..Winterberry is a slow-growing, suckering shrub with upright, rounded habit. Fruit occurs on female plants and requires male plant for pollination. not available F 2017

Itea virginica

Virginia Sweetspire... is a small (Height and spread is 3-4'), multi-stemmed shrub. White flowers hang in cylinders; long green leaves turn red, orange, gold in autumn.

Lindera benzoin

Spicebush... is a broad, rounded multi-stemmed shrub covered with fragrant, yellow-green flowers in March and April. In fall, the aromatic light green leaves of Spicebush turn a deep yellow-gold while birds feed on the small, brilliant red fruits produced on female plants.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark ... blooms for weeks in summer with clusters of white flowers. In fall, its seed clusters are enjoyed by birds. Exfoliating mature bark provides additional winter interest.

Prunus americana

American Plum ... a large shade tree with excellent form. Famous for its prized syrup, ... fabulous fall color ... grows in a variety of soil types but prefers a rich, well-drained soil. Height: 60-75 feet. special order only F 2017

Rhus aromatica

Fragrant Sumac or Aromatic Sumac has red berries that follow yellow spring blooms.
Brilliant red and orange fall foliage. Leaves and twigs are aromatic.

Rhus glabra

Smooth Sumac is like the Staghorn Sumac minus the hair on the leaves (hence the name). Superb fall color. Naturalizes to form thickets. Food and cover for watchable wildlife. Height and spread 9-12'.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn Sumac ... has brilliant red fall foliage and compact clusters of dark red, velvety fall berries enjoyed by wildlife. Forms thickets.

Hamamelis vernalis

Spring Witchhazel From late winter into early spring, this unique native shrub blooms when little else is flowering. The fragrant flowers of Spring Witchhazel can persist for three to four weeks and may be clustered or solitary, yellow to dark red in color.
not available F 2017

Hamamelis virginiana

American Witchhazel a tall shrub or small tree with upright spreading branches. Fragrant, yellow fall or early winter flowers open are a boon to migrating hummingbirds. The golden fall leaf color can be outstanding and often occurs at the same time of bloom.