Deciduous Shrubs

	Acer japonica 'Aconitifolium' (Dancing Peacock Maple) 12-15' Part Shade Zone 5-7 An extraordinary tree with large green leaves with deeply cut lobes creating a fern like lush appearance. Small, reddish flowers in spring followed by prominent red seeds in the fall. The 'Acontifolium' refers to its ferny foliage being similar to Aconitum (monkshood). Common name 'Dancing Peacock' refers to the similarity in form and many colors. Fall color ranging in reds, oranges, golds and purples. Although rated at Zone 5, we have been told that it is hardy here. Note that this is for a part shade area -- it likes more shade than sun or 4-6 hours of morning sun. It should be sited with protection from hot afternoon sun as well as strong winds. It can be left to create a cascade of foliage or staked. Any pruning should only be done in late fall to mid winter. 10 year size is approx. 3' tall. #3 size pot $ 54.95
	Acer pseudo-sieboldiana (Korean Maple) 15'H, 10'W Part Shade to Sun Zone 4-7 This stunning small tree has dark green palmate leaves which provides brilliant fall colors in yellow, orange, and red. It has attractive bark and is considered to have the appeal of a Japanese Maple but a hardier version. Prefers to be sited in a cooler spot. #7 size pot $ 87.95
	Berberis 'Bagatelle' (Bagatelle Barberry) 15"H, 12" W Sun Zone 4-9 A dwarf barberry with deep, dark reddish purple foliage growing in a compact rounded form. Pale 1/2" pale yellow flowers tinged in purple during spring followed by glossy red fruit. Spectacular orange red fall color. This very slow growing shrub can easily be placed in a front border position where it will provide beautiful color, texture, and form. #2 size pot $ 18.95
	Berberis 'Golden Torch' 3-4'H, 18-20" W Sun to Part Shade Zone 4-8 NEW! 'Golden Torch' has a narrow upright form and distinctive bright yellow foliage throughout the growing season. It has slow restrained growth similar to 'Hellmond Pillar'. It has hints of pink on the leaves in autumn. Use as a vivid upright accent or as a compact golden hedge in garden beds and borders. #1 size pot $ 18.95
	Berberis 'Hellmond Pillar' 4'H, 20" W Sun to Part shade Zone 4-8 NEW! 'Hellmond Pillar' is a popular multi stemmed barberry that boasts vivid reddish purple foliage. Use it as a focal point or a dramatic repeating form in the garden bed or border. Disliked by deer but loved by birds. #1 size pot $ 16.95
	Berberis vulgaris 'Royal Cloak' (Royal Cloak Barberry) 3-5' tall Sun to Light Shade Zone 4-9 Large, deep velvety red-purple foliage growing in an upright arching form. Multitudes of golden flowers in spring set off the dark foliage. Looks like a Purple Smoke Tree from a distance. #3 size pot $ 22.95
	Buxus 'Chicagoland Green' 2-3'H, 3'W Sun to Part Shade Zone 4 A compact growing boxwood that retains its darker green color throughout the year. Requires little to no trimming. #5 size pot $ 44.95
	Buxus 'Green Velvet' 24"W, 12-24"H Sun to Part Shade Zone 5-9 This boxwood has the look of English Boxwood with its lush, glossy,deep green leaf color. It has a compact habit and draping, mounding form. Excellent in the perennial garden providing wonderful form in addition to winter interest -- it keeps its velvety green foliage color through the winter. It is also an excellent choice for low, formal hedges or knot gardens. Developed in Canada. You can see it in our Display Garden. #3 size pot $ 34.95
	Buxus sinica var. insularis (Korean Boxwood) 24"H, 20" W Sun to Part Shade Zone 4 A dense, multi branched, evergreen shrub. The small attractive leaves are oval and deep glossy green. The growth is slow and limited to about 2" per year. Because you can shear boxwood, size can easily be controlled. Very fragrant insignificant greenish yellow flowers in spring. Suitable for hedging, topiary, bonsai or garden specimen use. #1 size pot $ 10.95
	Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy' 30-36" tall Sun to Part Shade Zone 4-9 An extremely attractive shrub. If you have wished you could grow Caryopteris in our climate and enjoy the blue flowers, this is it -- zone 4 hardy. The most distinguishing characteristic of 'Snow Fairy' is its striking green and white variegated foliage which remain clean and fresh throughout the season. The leaves are scorch resistant and is also drought tolerant once established. Small lavender-blue flowers appear on terminal and auxiliary clusters from late summer into the early fall. It performs like a shrub but is actually a herbaceous perennial. It is a new introduction from Japan -- originally native to the Himalayas. It is not tolerant of overly wet sites but does require an average amount of water. #2 size pot $ 16.95
	Catalpa speciosa (Catalpa Tree) 40-60' tall Sun to Partial Shade Zone 4-8 Fragrant Large bold leaves of a medium green to yellow green. The flowers are the real showstopper. White bell-shaped, orchid-like flowers to 2" long have purple and yellow inner spotting and very fragrant. Flowers in such abundance covering the lawn like snow when they finally drop. Mid June blooming. Long, thin fruit pods appear in late summer and often persist throughout winter. It's fun to press the large leaves and display them at Thanksgiving -- they develop beautiful olive tones. Our "grandfather" Catalpa can be enjoyed from the street -- it offers a great oriental form. #3 size pot $ 24.95
	Heptacodium miconioides (Seven Son Flower) 15-20'H, 20-25'W Sun to Part Shade Zone 3-9 Fragrant Beautiful somewhat glossy foliage. Fragrant creamy white flowers appear in August with very showy red sepals displayed after the petals fall. Reddish fall foliage. #6 size pot $ 44.95
	Hydrangea Annabelle' (Snowball Hydrangea) 3-4' tall Sun to Partial Shade Zone 4-9 Big and bold snow ball flowers gradually change from green to pure white -- then dry to green (that's when they can be picked for dried bouquets or wreaths). Great as a fresh cut flower as well. Larger sizes are available. #5 size pot $ 24.95
	Hydrangea 'Limelight' PP12874 (Limelight Hydrangea) 4-6' tall Sun to Partial Shade Zone 3-8 This Proven Winners - Color Choice shrub has been awarded the 2008 Royal Horticultural Society Award of Merit receiving its highest 3 star rating. ('Pinky Winky' also received this award.) 'Limelight' is stunning and very distinctive. The dense, lime green flowers age to cream and then blushed with pink -- in flower beginning in mid July to October. The blooms dry perfectly for indoor arrangements and for use in wreaths. #3 size pot $ 19.95
	Hydrangea 'Pinky Winky' PP16166 (PinkyWinky Hydrangea) 4-6' tall Sun to Partial Shade Zone 3-8 Another stunning new hardy hydrangea with massive two-toned white and pink flowers in mid summer. Large two-toned flowers emerge white, turn pink and continue to push new white flowers from the tip of the panicle. Distinctive deep purplish red stems. Blooms begin in July into October. This Proven Winners - Color Choice shrub received the 2008 Royal Horticultural Society Award of Merit receiving its highest 3 star rating. ('Limelight' also received this award.) The blooms dry perfectly for indoor arrangements and for use in wreaths. #3 size pot $ 24.95
	Kerria japonica 'Variegata (Variegated Japanese Kerria) 3-4' Tall Sun to Part Shade Zone 4-9 A delicate appearing shrub with bright green stems. The small light green leaves have a thin white margin Yellow flowers appear in late spring. We trim our Kerria to the ground every spring and it keeps the shrub at about 24-30" tall. The hard pruning also keeps it very compact. While we have this shrub growing in sun, it is just as suitable for a shadier position and it would be gorgeous in a woodland garden. #3 size pot $ 14.95
	Lespedeza thunbergii 'Samindare' (Bush Clover) 3'H x 3'W Sun to Part Shade Zone 4 NEW! Waves of pink flowers begin in mid to late summer and continue into the fall. Fine textured leaves. It is a semi-woody legume -- and fixates nitrogen in the soil raising the soils fertility and is drought tolerant as well. In our climate it is treated as a herbaceous perennial and should be cut to the ground during autumn cleanup or in early spring. It generally appears after most other plants have shown their heads. Our display lespedeza are the most asked about plant when in bloom. #1 size pot $ 14.65
	Salix purpurea 'Canyon Blue' (Dwarf Blue Arctic Willow) 3-4' tall Sun to Partial Shade Zone 3-6 Narrow bluish leaves on this compact showy shrub. Catches the smallest breeze to create a billowy movement. Keep it compact with hard pruning in early spring. #2 size pot $ 17.95
	Salix rosmarinifolius (Rosemary Willow) Large Sun to Partial Shade Zone 4-6 Narrow gray-green rosemary like leaves. Very graceful form. #2 size pot $ 17.95

Deciduous Shrubs

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