Degroot's Spire Arborvitae is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its rigidly columnar form. It has rich green evergreen foliage. The scale-like sprays of foliage remain green throughout the winter.

Fire Light's vividly colored flowers absolutely sizzle in the summer garden. This large, hardy Panicle Hydrangea (cone-shaped flowers) has dense flowers that emerge creamy white, gradually changing to pomegranate pink, then finally tan over the winter. Blooming August through September, the multi-hued, long-lasting flowers are great for cutting and drying. Excellent for late season color in foundation plantings and shrub borders, either as an accent or in groups. Panicle Hydrangea don't appreciate shade as much as other Hydrangea, and are best planted in full to partial sun and kept evenly moist. Prune lightly in late fall or early spring, removing no more than 1/3 of the stem length.

A smaller version of Quick Fire, featuring large conical flower heads that start white and fade through pink to a rich rose lasting into fall; great for smaller spaces and containers

Judd Viburnum features showy clusters of fragrant white flowers at the ends of the branches in early spring, which emerge from distinctive pink flower buds before the leaves. The black fruits are held in abundance in spectacular clusters from late summer to late winter. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The round leaves turn an outstanding deep purple in the fall.

Amethyst Falls Wisteria is clothed in stunning chains of fragrant royal blue pea-like flowers with yellow eyes hanging below the branches from mid to late spring. It has green deciduous foliage which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The narrow pinnately compound leaves turn yellow in fall.

Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry is covered in stunning clusters of white flowers rising above the foliage in early spring before the leaves. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The oval leaves turn an outstanding brick red in the fall. It produces blue berries in late spring. The smooth gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.

A hardy, rounded dwarf panicle hydrangea (cone-shaped flowers), Bobo is literally smothered in creamy white panicles at the branch tips from August through September. The flowers gradually take on pink to red tones before turning tan late in the season and make fantastic long-lasting fresh or dried flowers. Excellent for late season color in foundation plantings and shrub borders, either as an accent or in groups. Panicle hydrangea don't appreciate shade as much as other hydrangea, and are best planted in full to partial sun and kept evenly moist. Prune lighty in late fall or early spring, removing no more than 1/3 of the stem length.

Other Names: Bensonhurst Purple Fig

Description:

Noted for having unusually good winter hardiness, this variety can be maintained as a large shrub in cooler areas with some winter protection; sweet purplish-red fruit in fall, in clusters among interesting lobed leaves; also a great container plant

Edible Qualities

Chicago Hardy Fig is a small tree that is typically grown for its edible qualities, although it does have ornamental merits as well. It produces plum purple fruit (technically 'pomes') which are usually ready for picking from early to mid fall. The fruits have a sweet taste.

The fruit are most often used in the following ways:

Little Hottie ® Hydrangea features bold conical white flowers with creamy white overtones at the ends of the branches from mid summer to late fall, which emerge from distinctive light green flower buds. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The textured pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

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

Add rich color and fine texture to your garden with Black Lace. Dark purple leaves on this large, vigorous plant are lacy and fine-textured, contrasting beautifully with typical green garden shrubs. Also makes a great framework plant in perennial gardens. Pale pink, flat-topped, 5-8" diameter flower clusters in June and July are followed by purple-black, edible berries. The flowers and fruit will attract pollinators and birds. Occasional hard pruning will help keep the plant looking its best.

A ground-hugging mound that is truly mop-like, with stringy leaves that color best in full sun. A superior accent to add contrast to dwarf green conifer plantings. Tailored to rock gardens and slope plantings as well as Asian garden schemes.

Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea features showy clusters of purple flowers at the ends of the branches from late spring to early summer. It has attractive yellow foliage with hints of orange which emerges cherry red in spring. The small serrated pointy leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding coppery-bronze in the fall.

Phantom Hydrangea features bold conical white flowers at the ends of the branches from mid summer to late fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has green deciduous foliage. The pointy 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.

Puffer Fish® Hydrangea features bold conical white flowers at the ends of the branches from early summer to early fall, which emerge from distinctive chartreuse flower buds. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has green deciduous foliage. The serrated pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.