This hardy lilac from Korea has purple buds that open to single, fragrant, pale lilac flowers when other lilacs have finished. Also known as Syringa velutina, it has leaves larger than S. meyeri and S. microphylla and beautiful burgundy-red fall color.
Height: 6-7'
Spread: 5-6'
Shape: Broad, spreading
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Dark, glossy green
Fall Foliage: Burgundy-red
Zone: 3-7
Half the height and twice the stems of its parent baileyi, this compact selection is spectacular in winter. stems are rich red in late fall, through winter and early spring, making wonderful cut stems for holiday arrangements and offering the wonderful winter interest of red twig dogwood on a smaller scale. nonsuckering. Height: 3-5' Width: 3-4' Zone: 2
The new look purple leaved weigela! Spilled Wine has dark red, wavy leaves and a spreading habit. Its hot pink-magenta flowers are similar to those of Wine & Roses, but this is a smaller plant that is wider than it is tall. This is a wonderful plant for adding lots of color in mass plantings, or tucked into an existing border.
Height: 1.5-2'
Spread: 2-3'
Shape: Spreading
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Purple & green
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 4-8
This shrub has a rounded shape and puts on a brilliant show of bright red foliage each fall, very popular and hardy, Plant in groups or rows to really dress up your yard. Full sun is necessary for good fall color. Height: 5-6' Width: 5-8' Zone: 4
This Arborvitae is narrower than most, its columnar shape will add a dramatic border to your landscape. The dark green foliage of this 7-10 foot hardy shrub is resistant to winter burn. North Pole was developed by Art Boe of Faribault, MN
This Arborvitae is narrower than most, its columnar shape will add a dramatic border to your landscape. The dark green foliage of this 7-10 foot hardy shrub is resistant to winter burn. North Pole was developed by Art Boe of Faribault, MN
The best feature of `Holmstrup' is its excellent compact, dark-green foliage which holds color well in winter. It is of slower and slightly broader habit than the more common pyramidal or fastigiate hedging Thujas. A Danish selection introduced in 1951.
Amber Jubilee™ was selected for its striking new foliage in glowing tones of orange, yellow and gold. Rounded and dense in habit, this shrub with its bold array of colors makes an eye-catching hedge. Delicate white blooms are produced in spring. Summer foliage is green. Can be stage pruned in production through July to force colorful new growth. Fall foliage is highlighted with tones of red and purple, making this mildew resistant ninebark appealing over the entire season. Plant in full sun for best performance. Result of a controlled cross between 'Darts Gold' and Diablo® ninebark. Selected at Jeffries Nursery in Manitoba, Canada. (CPBR #4765, ®CA)
Height: 5-7'
Spread: 4-6'
Shape: Upright, rounded
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Yellow, orange to green & purple
Fall Foliage: Red and purple
Zone: 2-7
A cultivar from Germany selected for its beautiful red-purple foliage on long arching canes. Forms a beautiful rounded mound of foliage and, even though it gets quite tall, can be controlled by cutting branches back to the ground each spring. Blooms in spring with creamy-white flowers that contrast nicely against the dark foliage. Plant in full sun for best foliage color. A good substitute for Prunus x cistena because of its hardiness and durability. 2002 Gold Medal Plant Award winner.
Height: 8-10'
Spread: 8-10'
Shape: Upright, rounded
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Red-purple
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 3-7
This improved ninebark has an upright spreading habit and fine textured, dark foliage that sets it apart from other ninebark. It is also mildew-resistant and low maintenance as it needs little to no pruning and is free from pest and disease issues and adapts to wet or dry soil. Clusters of small purplish-white flowers in June contrast nicely with the burgundy foliage. Little Devil is a good substitute for barberry in areas of the country where barberry may be invasive. Bred by David Zlesak.
Height: 3-4'
Spread: 3-4'
Shape: Upright rounded
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Red-purple
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 3-7
Improved variety of ninebark with neat, compact branching and fine, deeply cut, dark crimson-red leaves. Summer Wine® combines the fine texture of Physocarpus 'Nanus' with the dark foliage of Diabolo®. Requires little pruning. Pinkish-white flowers in mid-summer show nicely against the dark foliage. (CPBR 2641)
Height: 5-6'
Spread: 5-6'
Shape: Upright rounded
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Deep Green
Fall Foliage: Purple to red
Zone: 3-7
A Canadian introduction that has dark green leaves. The new growth is a bright lime green and provides a great contrast in late summer. Uniform shape at 3’ tall by 3’ wide, zone 4
This dwarf variety has an excellent uniform habit and red-purple buds that open to fragrant, single, pale lilac flowers. Previously known as Syringa palibiniana, it bears profuse blooms at an early age. 2000 Gold Medal Plant Award winner.
Height: 4-5'
Spread: 5-7'
Shape: Compact, low spreading
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Dark green, small, clean
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 3-7
it blooms all summer long, producing fragrant oblong-shaped scarlet flowers that sweeten the air and attract hummingbirds. great for covering arbors or arches. give them strong support because the vines become heavy. developed in canada
Fine Line® combines the fern-like foliage of 'Asplenifolia' with the narrow upright habit of 'Columnaris'. May be used to create a narrow hedge or screen, or as an accent specimen or in a patio container. This non-invasive cultivar is a responsible replacement for the older weedy varieties. A university study showed a 3% germination rate, compared to the species which germinated at 98%. Developed by Ron Williams of Scenic View Nursery in Wisconsin. Not for sale in Minnesota.
Height: 5-7'
Spread: 2-3'
Shape: Columnar
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Medium green
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 2-7
A mutation of 'Hugo de Vries' with single purple florets and a distinctive pure white border. An outstanding and unique lilac. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles. We have seen occasional reversion to solid creamy white blossoms.
Height: 8-10'
Spread: 8-12'
Shape: Upright
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Blue-green
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 3-7
Brilliant red new growth changing to golden yellow then to green. Beautiful crimson flowers in midsummer. Trouble-free accent or foundation plant.
Height: 2-3'
Spread: 3-4'
Shape: Low, mounded
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Bright golden becoming bronze-green
Fall Foliage: Red-bronze
Zone: 3-8
this shrub grows rounded shape and put on a brillant show of bright red foliage each fall, very popular and hardy, plant in groups or rows to really dress up your yard. full sun is necessary for good fall color.