Sunburst Witchhazel is clothed in stunning fragrant lemon yellow spider-like flowers along the branches from mid winter to early spring before the leaves. It has green deciduous foliage. The serrated oval leaves turn outstanding shades of orange, yellow and yellow in the fall.

Ice Dragon Spirea is a crisp, refined compact selection that covers itself in clusters of pure white flowers throughout late spring and summer, providing clean, elegant contrast against the fresh green foliage. Growing 3–5 feet tall and wide in a tidy mounding form, it fits perfectly in borders, foundation plantings, or massed along a slope in full sun. Foliage transitions to warm red-burgundy and copper-bronze tones in fall, extending the ornamental interest well into autumn. Fully resistant to deer, rabbits, insects, and disease, and tolerant of Black Walnut, it’s a dependable, low-maintenance performer that works beautifully in nearly any landscape situation. Butterflies and birds are reliably attracted through the bloom season. A versatile, classic white-flowering spirea with excellent year-round structure.

Tried-and-true Red Barberry is great for adding color to the landscape. Dense, slender and thorny stems grow into a compact, rounded mound without pruning. Small reddish purple leaves turn shades of orange and red in fall. Subtle yellow flowers in spring are followed by red fruit that birds enjoy. Makes a handsome low, formal hedge and looks fantastic planted in groups for the dramatic color effect. Suitable for hot, dry areas and drought tolerant once established.

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.

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.

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.

Berry White® Hydrangea features bold conical white flowers at the ends of the branches from early summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

A striking, compact dwarf variety with showy flat-topped clusters of creamy white flowers in spring followed by masses of bluish-black berries; lustrous leaves turn a bright raspberry red fall color, rugged and adaptable

Beauty Bush is a graceful old-fashioned shrub that justifies its name with a spectacular spring and early summer show of masses of soft pink tubular flowers with yellow throats, completely covering the arching branches in a cloud of bloom. Growing 5–9 feet tall with a graceful mounding habit, it makes a beautiful informal specimen or back-of-border anchor in full sun. Butterflies flock to the flowers, and birds appreciate both the shelter and the bristly seed clusters that follow. A spectacular show of orange, red, gold, and copper-bronze fall color adds ornamental bonus well beyond the bloom period. Fully resistant to deer, rabbits, insects, and disease, it’s a carefree, long-lived shrub that improves with age. An heirloom beauty that rewards generously with very little care.

Fireball Seedless Burning Bush delivers the spectacular blazing red fall foliage that makes burning bush a garden classic, in a compact and responsibly seedless selection that stays where you plant it. Growing 3–5 feet tall and wide with a tidy mounding habit, it’s perfectly scaled for specimen plantings, foundation beds, or mass plantings in sun to partial shade. Rich green foliage through the growing season creates a clean, neutral backdrop, then transforms into an intense fire-engine red in fall that stops people in their tracks. Birds are drawn to the small ornamental fruit that follows the inconspicuous spring flowers. Resistant to deer, rabbits, insects, and disease, and tolerant of Black Walnut and cold, it’s a genuinely carefree shrub. A beautiful, responsible choice for dramatic fall color without the spreading concerns of seeding varieties.

Pinktini Lilac is a refined, upright selection that produces beautifully fragrant panicles of soft pink flowers rising above lush green foliage in spring, bringing one of the season’s most beloved fragrances to a larger landscape form. Growing 15–20 feet with a graceful mounding habit, it makes a stunning specimen, informal screen, or back-of-border anchor in full sun. Butterflies flock to the blooms, and birds shelter in the dense foliage through the growing season. Lush green leaves hold cleanly through summer, providing a handsome neutral backdrop after the flowers fade. Fully resistant to deer, rabbits, insects, and disease, and tolerant of Black Walnut and cold conditions, it’s a dependable, long-lived choice for any garden. A timeless lilac for gardeners who want both fragrance and a strong landscape presence.

Jolene Jolene Beauty Bush is a charming and compact selection that is simply irresistible in bloom. In spring, the rounded mounding form disappears beneath a cloud of delicate pink tubular flowers that butterflies adore. Growing just 3–5 feet tall and wide, it’s a wonderful choice for smaller borders and mixed shrub plantings in full sun. Lush green foliage carries through the season, wrapping up with warm yellow-gold tones in fall. Fully resistant to deer, rabbits, insects, and disease, it’s a carefree, reliable performer that asks very little. A sweet, cottage-garden-worthy shrub that delivers enormous spring charm in a tidy, manageable package.

Early spring blooms with striking contrast—delicate orange anthers set against deep black catkins create an unforgettable display. This compact, slow-growing shrub responds beautifully to selective pruning, making it perfect for gardens with limited space. Flowers emerge before winter's snow fully melts, bringing welcome color when little else is blooming.

Forsythia ‘New Hampshire Gold’ was selected specifically for outstanding cold hardiness, blooming reliably even after the most brutal Michigan winters when other forsythias fail to flower. Its wide-spreading, low-arching habit makes it exceptional for naturalizing along slopes, covering banks, or creating a broad, informal sweep of golden-yellow each spring. The sprawling form fills ground efficiently without the vertical bulk of upright forsythia varieties, making it ideal for hard-to-manage areas. Deer, rabbit, pest, and disease resistant, it locks in with very little maintenance once established in a sunny location.

Angel White Lilac brings serene, classic elegance to the spring garden with profuse clusters of fragrant white blooms that fill the air with lilac’s beloved perfume at the peak of the season. Growing 9–15 feet with an upright habit, it makes a striking specimen, backdrop plant, or informal screen in full sun. Butterflies are reliably drawn to the blooms, and the lush green foliage provides a handsome neutral presence through summer after the flowers fade. Fully resistant to deer, rabbits, insects, and disease, it’s a carefree and long-lived choice for any garden. Cold-hardy and enduring, Angel White is one of those timeless shrubs that rewards planting with a reliable, fragrant spring show for decades to come. A beautiful, peaceful presence in any landscape.

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.

Eclipse^® Hydrangea, the first true dark-leaf mophead hydrangea, offers season-long beauty with intense, dark purple leaves that hold their color, even in warm climates. The striking foliage, paired with gorgeous amethyst or cranberry-colored blooms, will pair perfectly with anything in the garden and are sure to make a dramatic impact. Maturing at 3-5 feet tall and wide, Eclipse^® will stand out, whether used as a focal point in the garden or in decorative containers.

This is a magnificent cultivar that forms a stately mounded shrub with rich green glossy foliage; regal red trumpet-shaped flowers rebloom all season and attract hummingbirds; very, very showy, ideal for the mixed garden border

Firedance™ Dogwood has clusters of white flowers at the ends of the branches in late spring. It has green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding brick red in the fall. It produces white berries in late summer. The red branches are extremely showy and add significant winter interest. It is a compact Redtwig Dogwood cultivar that has a rounded, multi-stemmed growth habit. Prune back older stems to increase young stems for good color.

Mature Height: 3’ to 4’

Mature Width: 4’ to 5’

Sunlight: Full sun

Soil: Moist well-drained soil

Hardiness Zone: 2 - 7

This variety features dark burgundy emerging foliage that transitions to a rich green; breakthrough red flower color transitions to pink in early summer; has a dense mounded habit perfect for landscapes

Redwing Highbush Cranberry is covered in stunning white lacecap flowers held atop the branches in late spring. It has attractive dark green deciduous foliage which emerges brick red in spring. The large serrated lobed leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding crimson in the fall. It features an abundance of magnificent scarlet berries from late summer to late winter. The smooth gray bark and gold branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnum is smothered in stunning white lacecap flowers held atop the branches in mid spring. The red fruits are held in abundance in spectacular clusters from mid summer to early fall. It has dark green foliage throughout the season. The serrated pointy leaves turn an outstanding brick red in the fall.