Double Take Eternal White® Flowering Quince features showy double white cup-shaped flowers with chartreuse eyes along the branches from mid spring to early summer, which emerge from distinctive lime green flower buds before the leaves. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has dark green deciduous foliage which emerges red in spring. The glossy oval leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Tom Thumb Cotoneaster is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. It features an abundance of magnificent red berries from late summer to late fall. It features tiny clusters of pink flowers along the branches in late spring. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The tiny glossy round leaves turn an outstanding brick red in the fall.

Highly ornamental spring, summer and fall, with attractive fruit, leaves and berries; emerging foliage has reddish hue; this low growing spreader makes a good groundcover. Muskingum Gray Dogwood is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. It features an abundance of magnificent white berries in late summer. It has clusters of creamy white flowers at the ends of the branches in late spring. It has grayish green foliage which emerges burgundy in spring. The glossy pointy leaves turn an outstanding dark red in the fall.

Lacy deep-pink centers are surrounded by gorgeous blossoms of pink or periwinkle blue, depending on soil type, blooms on both old and new wood all summer long; sturdy red stems, glossy deep green leaves turn red in fall to offer year-round interest.

Northern Borders™ Cotoneaster is primarily valued in the garden for its cascading habit of growth. It features tiny clusters of pink flowers along the branches in mid spring. It has attractive white-variegated dark green foliage. The tiny glossy round leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding brick red in the fall.

Blueberry Smoothie Rose of Sharon delivers a long and generous bloom season, filling late summer and fall with an abundance of large, show-stopping flowers that attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees alike. This mounding shrub grows 5–9 feet tall and up to 8–11 feet wide, creating a lush, full presence in sunny or partially shaded spots. Green foliage provides a clean, handsome backdrop for the floral display, then transitions to warm gold and copper tones as the season winds down. Highly resistant to deer, rabbits, insects, and disease, it’s a reliable performer that thrives in the landscape year after year. It handles Black Walnut tolerance and cold conditions well, making it a flexible and durable choice. A beautiful option for late-season color when much of the garden is winding down.

Raspberry Smoothie Rose of Sharon delivers a generous flush of semi-double blooms in rich raspberry tones from midsummer through fall, just when the garden needs a burst of late-season color. Its upright habit keeps it tidy and polished — growing 3–5 feet tall and spreading 5–8 feet wide, it’s well-proportioned for hedges, borders, or layered shrub plantings in full sun. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees are reliably drawn to the flowers through the long bloom season. Deep green foliage holds cleanly through summer without developing appreciable fall color. Resistant to deer and rabbits, it’s a dependable choice for gardens where browsing pressure is a concern. Tolerates Black Walnut and cold conditions, making it a versatile performer for Midwestern landscapes.

Nikko Dawn Deutzia is smothered in stunning racemes of lightly-scented white trumpet-shaped flowers along the branches from mid to late spring. It has attractive green foliage edged in creamy white. The small serrated pointy leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding deep purple in the fall.

Luminous white panicles, each packed with more than 1,000 flowers and each highlighted with shades of pistachio green, are held upright on the strong stems of the relatively compact, high-performance Hydrangea paniculata Moonrock ®. Line a walkway, create a standout patio pot, or plant this one in a white garden where the conical blooms will outshine the moon.

Illuminati Tower® Mockorange is clothed in stunning clusters of fragrant white flowers with buttery yellow anthers at the ends of the branches from late spring to early summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The serrated pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

A large, spreading shrub smothered in delightfully fragrant, large double white flowers in early summer; wonderful in bloom, recedes to the background the rest of the year, best used in a composition with other plants; very adaptable and hardy

Prairie Flame Shining Sumac is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its ornamental upright and spreading habit of growth. It features bold spikes of creamy white flowers rising above the foliage from mid to late summer. It has green deciduous foliage. The large glossy narrow pinnately compound leaves turn an outstanding scarlet in the fall.

A compact, dense native shrub that presents powdery, silver foliage that adds texture and contrast when combined with other shrubs; pretty silver catkins with red stamens in spring; best in full sun; tolerates moist soils and pruning Iceberg Alley ® Sageleaf Willow features delicate silver catkins with red overtones and yellow anthers along the branches from late winter to early spring before the leaves. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has attractive deciduous grayish green foliage with white undersides and tinges of silver which emerges white in spring. The fuzzy pointy leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall color. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The smooth bark and white branches are extremely showy and add significant winter interest. Iceberg Alley ® Sageleaf Willow is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. It has no significant negative characteristics. Iceberg Alley ® Sageleaf Willow is recommended for the following landscape applications; Accent Mass Planting Hedges/Screening Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selection of a native North American species.

A refined yet durable garden shrub featuring beautiful, threadlike golden foliage all season; creamy white flowers in spring followed by bright red berries; compact and upright habit, a reliable color accent for the garden

Lemony Lace ® Elder features showy clusters of lightly-scented creamy white flowers held atop the branches in mid spring. It has attractive gold foliage which emerges indian red in spring. The deeply cut ferny compound leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall color. The red fruits are held in abundance in spectacular clusters in early fall.

Lemony Lace ® Elder is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

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.

Tuxedo Weigela features showy clusters of fragrant creamy white trumpet-shaped flowers along the branches from early summer to early fall. It has dark green foliage with hints of black which emerges burgundy in spring. The serrated pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.

Young Lady Smokebush features airy panicles of salmon flowers with rose stalks at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has emerald green deciduous foliage. The round leaves turn an outstanding scarlet in the fall.

Alfredo Highbush Cranberry features showy white lacecap flowers held atop the branches in late spring. It has dark green deciduous foliage which emerges brick red in spring. The serrated lobed leaves turn an outstanding red in the fall. It produces scarlet berries from late summer to late winter. The smooth gray bark and gold branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.

This plant is primarily grown as an ornamental, but it's also valued for its edible qualities. The small round sour berries are most often used in the following ways:

An extremely hardy late-blooming male holly with dense, rich green foliage on an upright, rounded form. It does not set fruit but serves as an excellent pollenizer for late-flowering female southern hollies, such as Sparkleberry, Winter Red, and Winter Gold. Plant one male for every five female plants. A wonderful background shrub. Deciduous.

Lodense Common Privet has panicles of lightly-scented white flowers hanging below the branches from late spring to early summer. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The glossy narrow leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Pinktini™ Lilac features showy panicles of lightly-scented pink flowers rising above the foliage in late spring, which emerge from distinctive rose flower buds. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves turn buttery yellow in fall.

Cotoneaster acutifolius, commonly called Peking cotoneaster, is an upright, deciduous shrub with a rounded top that typically grows to 6-10’ tall and as wide. It is noted for its pubescent twigs, pinkish-white spring flowers, dull green foliage, interesting fall color and persistent black fruits. Small, 5-petaled, white flowers with tinges of pink bloom in spring (May-June).

Pearl Potion Dwarf Korean Lilac brings all the irresistible fragrance and spring charm of a classic lilac in a compact, refined package that fits beautifully into smaller gardens and tidy borders. Growing just 3–5 feet tall and wide in a neat mounding form, it delivers clusters of fragrant purple blooms in spring that butterflies adore. Rich green foliage holds cleanly through summer, then turns warm yellow-gold in fall, extending the ornamental interest well beyond bloom season. Fully resistant to deer, rabbits, insects, and disease, it’s one of the most dependable and carefree small shrubs you can plant in full sun. Tolerates Black Walnut, so it plays beautifully in gardens where that can be a challenge. A refined, versatile shrub with timeless fragrant appeal.