As we step into what many consider the first true month of the season, we're buzzing with excitement. While our bloomers are still gearing up for their grand entrance, we've got something special lined up for you – a spotlight on some fabulous shrubs!
These beauties, some of which we haven't had in a while or could only snag in limited quantities, each bring their own charm to the table when it comes to landscaping. Curious to find the perfect addition to your dream yard? Dive into the details below and get ready to transform your outdoor space!
Fine Line Buckthorn Shrub
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Description:
Fine Line® combines the fern-like foliage of 'Asplenifolia' with the narrow upright habit of 'Columnaris'. Great for creating a narrow hedge or screen, or as an accent specimen or in a patio container. It's a great vertical accent for the perennial garden, and the narrow habit is perfect for framing entrances. The shrub produces non-edible berries, is drought tolerant and is deer resistant.
Species Specs
Height: 5-7’
Spread: 2-3’
Shape: Columnar
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Medium Green
Zone: 2-7
Plant Care:
No pruning is usually required but may be pruned in late fall as foliage turns yellow to remove dead or broken branches.
Toscana™ Barberry Shrub
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Description:
The large showy foliage emerges red in spring with a fine, bright yellow margin. The margin eventually fades through summer, but the foliage remains a good red. The leaf color darkens in autumn, taking on flaming scarlet tones. Forms an upright shrub with arching branches, creating a beautiful informal hedge or accent plant in cool and moderate climates. Both deer resistant and drought tolerant.
Species Specs
Height: 3-5’
Spread: 2-4’
Shape: Upright, arching
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Red with yellow margin
Zone: 4-7
Plant Care:
Pruning in early spring is recommended.
Firedance™ Dogwood
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Description:
Firedance™ is similar to 'Isanti' but has a much more compact, uniform habit. White flowers in spring are followed by pretty white berries that are attractive to birds. The foliage turns a nice red-purple color in fall followed by red stems in winter, giving multi-season interest. It is tolerant of moist conditions, is suitable for rain gardens and good on slopes to hold soil in place.
Species Specs
Height: 3-4’
Spread: 4-5’
Shape: Compact, mounded
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Dark green
Zone: 2-7
Plant Care:
Pruning in early spring is recommended.
Arctic Fire® Yellow Dogwood
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Description:
Can a yellow twig dogwood be a red-twig dogwood? Yes! Arctic Fire® Yellow dogwood is a new selection of North American native Cornus stolonifera (syn. C. sericea) that offers all the durability of the species but with vivid yellow stems. - A ray of winter sunshine for your landscape! Stunning on its own or interplanted with best-selling Arctic Fire® Red dogwood. Deer resistant, one of the most shade-tolerant ornamental shrubs and tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. An off-season bonus: this variety brings a nice option for cutting for winter and holiday arrangements.
Species Specs
Height: 4-5’
Spread: 5-6’
Shape: Compact, upright, tall
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Foliage: Green
Zone: 2-7
Plant Care:
Pruning can be done in late winter while dormant to control size and shape. Control spread by trimming roots with a spade to remove root suckers if their spread is not wanted or needs maintaining.