Orange Torch Barberry has attractive yellow foliage edged in orange with hints of chartreuse which emerges buttery yellow in spring on a plant with a mounded habit of growth. The glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn outstanding shades of orange and scarlet in the fall. The smooth brick red bark and crimson branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Kimono™ Hydrangea features bold balls of white flowers with red edges at the ends of the branches from late spring to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The glossy pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Eastern Snowball Viburnum features showy balls of white flowers at the ends of the branches from late spring to early summer. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The large serrated lobed leaves turn outstanding shades of purple and in the fall. The smooth gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Fragrant Sumac has yellow flowers along the branches from early to mid spring. It has green deciduous foliage. The serrated compound leaves turn an outstanding orange in the fall. The brick red fruits are held in clusters from late summer to late fall.

Bartlett Pear is the world’s most recognized pear variety, renowned for its intensely sweet, juicy, aromatic flesh and signature yellow skin that deepens as the fruit ripens in late summer. One of the most productive home orchard pears available, it reliably yields generous crops of large, classic bell-shaped fruits that are exceptional for fresh eating, canning, and preserving. Showy clusters of white blossoms put on a beautiful spring display before the broad, vase-shaped canopy leafs out in rich dark green. Plant in full sun with good drainage; pairing with another pear variety improves pollination and maximizes fruit set.

Each flower cluster on this dainty lacecap hydrangea resembles a wedding bouquet! A bigleaf or macrophylla-type of hydrangea blooming on both old and new stems, Wedding Gown features clusters of long-lasting double white flowers in early summer, with more flowers later in summer, especially if faded flowers are snipped off. The flowers cannot be made blue or pink. Large, glossy dark green leaves are attractive all by themselves. This is a smaller, compact hydrangea suitable for containers along with shadier nooks in the garden. To achieve the best flower display do not cut back stems to the ground in the fall and mulch with 8-12" of shredded leaves or medium chunk bark to protect the stems. Any trimming needed can be done in early spring after the plant has leafed out.

Cutleaf Stephanandra is one of the most versatile and underappreciated shrubs for the Michigan landscape — a low, arching ground cover that delivers delicate texture and reliable four-season interest. Deeply cut, star-shaped leaves create a feathery appearance through spring and summer, followed by warm orange and gold fall color; the graceful arching branch structure adds subtle winter interest after the leaves drop. Tiny white flowers in spring draw butterflies, and the spreading, mounding habit covers ground with dense, low growth that suppresses weeds beautifully. Deer, rabbit, pest, and disease resistant, and tolerant of Black Walnut root competition, it’s an outstanding choice for borders, accent plantings, and challenging spots needing reliable low-maintenance coverage.

Firefly Heather features tiny spikes of violet bell-shaped flowers at the ends of the branches from mid summer to mid fall. It has attractive scarlet evergreen foliage. The needles are highly ornamental and turn orange in the fall, which persists throughout the winter.

When in bloom, this cultivar is clothed in curious balls of snowy white flowers that resemble popcorn, held atop the branches in spring; has attractive upward branching and good fall color; fruit is produced sporadically; makes a fantastic specimen shrub

A colorful spring blooming shrub featuring bright golden flowers on thin, colorful stems, flowers are much larger than the species; spreads by suckering to form a natural mass; use in groupings in partial shade in the garden, complemented by other plants

We tasted hundreds of different blackberries so you wouldn’t have to! From amongst many, many trials, we selected Taste of Heaven thornless blackberry for its super large and super sweet berries. Unlike some options that are all seed and no juice, the ratio is perfect with these inch long fruits. You’ll get to enjoy harvesting for several weeks in the summertime and you won’t get cut once, as this variety is thornless. This variety produces fruit on second-year canes, so you don’t technically need to support it if you keep it well pruned. If you plan to plant a few of them, you’ll find it easier to harvest and trim them if they are trellised.

Sem False Spirea features airy plumes of white flowers rising above the foliage from early to mid summer. It has attractive chartreuse foliage which emerges cherry red in spring. The pinnately compound leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding coppery-bronze in the fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The smooth bark and rose branches are extremely showy and add significant winter interest.

Contender Peach is a small tree that is typically grown for its edible qualities. It produces gold round fruit (technically 'drupes') with a scarlet blush and yellow flesh which are usually ready for picking in mid summer. Note that the fruits have hard inedible pits inside which must be removed before eating or processing. The fruits have a sweet taste and a juicy texture.

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Common White Lilac features showy panicles of fragrant white flowers rising above the foliage in mid spring. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has bluish-green deciduous foliage. The heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

French Cabaret^™ Purple Hibiscus has clusters of large, sterile, lavender-purple flowers that resemble pom poms on a strong, upright, large shrub. For up to eight weeks throughout the summer, French Cabaret^™ Purple fills the landscape with beautiful blooms that grow along and at the tip of each stem. A vigorous grower, this variety will quickly grow to size and serve as an excellent focal point or informal hedge.

Broad margins of lemon yellow pattern the green leaves of this relatively compact, densely branched Hamamelis (Witch Hazel) 'Little Prospect,' adding a long season of interest to the garden or shrub border. The leaves on this pyramidal shrub won’t scorch even in summer heat. Yellow flowers arrive in fall, carrying a light scent.

A hybrid between hibiscus syriacus and hibiscus paramutabilis, Rose Moon is a hardy, large flowering hibiscus also referred to as the Rose of Sharon. Growing up to 9 ft. tall in an upright, bushy habit, Rose Moon produces blooms that grow to almost 8 in. in diameter! This hibiscus blooms summer through fall and makes a fantastic hedge plant.

Sunjoy Todo® Japanese Barberry is primarily valued in the garden for its ornamental globe-shaped form. It has clusters of gold flowers hanging below the branches in late spring, which are interesting on close inspection. It has attractive deep purple foliage with hints of black which emerges red in spring. The small glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn outstanding shades of scarlet and burgundy in the fall.

Love the color pink? Get plenty of it with this strong performing hydrangea. It blooms in mid to late summer, and has a beautiful colorway from the moment it blooms to the day it finally dries, without ever going murky or dull. You won't have to deadhead either, the dried flower heads are a beautiful accent in the winter garden. You'll find it's easy to care for, as it's a cultivar of our native arborescens and produces nice clean foliage in North American gardens. It's great in a hedge, a long-lasting perennial accent and a delight in a large patio pot.

Coho Raspberry is a late-ripening primocane variety selected for its exceptionally large, firm, bright red berries — an ideal choice for gardeners who love to freeze or preserve their harvest. Named after the brilliant Coho salmon, this variety delivers high yields of late-season fruit that holds its shape and flavor beautifully. Canes reach 3–5 feet tall with a trailing habit and benefit from light support in the border or fruiting bed, requiring full sun for the best berry production. White spring flowers attract pollinators before the fruit sets, and the foliage turns warm red-burgundy in fall. Disease-resistant and cold-hardy, Coho is a reliable, low-fuss variety for home gardeners. A standout choice for a long, late harvest of firm, gorgeous raspberries.

Schizophragma hydrangeoides, commonly called Japanese hydrangea vine, is a deciduous, woody-stemmed, climbing vine which is valued for its toothed, heart-shaped, deep green leaves (3-5" long) and large, flat-topped, lace cap hydrangea-like clusters (8-10" across) of white flowers which bloom in early summer. Foliage turns yellow in fall. Attaches to and grows up flat vertical surfaces such as masonry walls by stem-borne adhesive rootlets. Reddish-brown stems provide some interest in winter.

Sunjoy Mini Maroon® Japanese Barberry has attractive burgundy deciduous foliage which emerges brick red in spring on a plant with a round habit of growth. The small oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn outstanding shades of plum purple in the fall.

Purple Smokebush features airy plumes of red flowers with orange overtones at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has attractive purple-variegated grayish green foliage with hints of coppery-bronze which emerges deep purple in spring. The round leaves are highly ornamental and turn outstanding shades of brick red and orange in the fall.

Baby Kim® Lilac is blanketed in stunning panicles of fragrant lavender flowers at the ends of the branches from mid to late spring, which emerge from distinctive purple flower buds. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has green deciduous foliage. The small pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Prairie Petite Lilac features showy panicles of fragrant pink flowers rising above the foliage in mid spring. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has bluish-green deciduous foliage. The heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Abbotswood Potentilla has white flowers at the ends of the branches from late spring to early fall. It has bluish-green deciduous foliage. The small ferny compound leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.