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Eleutherococcus sieboldianus (formerly Acanthopanax sieboldianus) Attractive creamy-white and green variegated leaves on stems reaching 6-8’ tall and wide. Coupled with the attractive foliage is a rugged, drought and shade tolerant constitution that make this shrub an outstanding choice for dry, shady locations. One of the few shrub that doesn’t just tolerate dry shade but actually thrives there, unhampered by conditions that would spell doom for most other shrubs. Very effective for adding bright color and light texture to the shady garden. Also grows in sun, tolerates air pollution and , responds well to heavy pruning. Zone 4.
Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Red Velvet’ A distinctive shrub that's not seen often enough in gardens even though it has impressive ornamental features. We like 'Red Velvet' for its rich, deep pink flowers and for its more narrow, upright form with branches arranged in an attractive tiered pattern. Flowers are dainty, ½in. long, bright, rosy-pink bells occurring at the terminal buds of last years growth in clusters, charmingly suspended at ends of long pendulous flower stalks. Blooms from May-June. Foliage is dark lustrous green in summer turning brilliant scarlet in fall. Grows 6-8ft. tall and, as members of the Ericaceae family, requires acid, reasonably moist and well drained soil. Flowering is best in full sun. Interesting structure, handsome foliage and magical flowers give this shrub a special quality that sets it apart in the landscape. Zone 5, possibly into 4.
Epigea repens (Trailing Arbutus or Mayflower) Look for Epigea in Woodland Wildflowers.
Erica carnea ‘Pirbright Rose’ New 6" high, grey/green, needle-like foliage, spreading. Dainty bell shaped rosy-pink flowers Dec.-Feb. Plant in sun, in acid well drained soil. Zone 4.
Erica carnea ‘Springbrook White’ (Winter Heath) 8” high, spreading to 2-3’. Short, needle-like, evergreen foliage in low mats and white flowers that begin opening in December under the snow and continue into May. Easy to grow in sun in average, moist but drained, acidic soil. Slightly higher pHs don’t seem to have an adverse effect. Zone 4.
Exocorda Snow Day™ Surprise New A profusion of pure white, 1½” flowers blanket the stems of this improved pearl-bush for two weeks beginning in early to mid April. Much larger flowers than those of E. ‘The Bride’ and a more compact, broadly upright habit, 3-4’ tall. Hugely effectively in flower in spring and attractive as a small, green leafed shrub for the remainder of the season. Plant in sun, in rich soil, not difficult to please. This is yet another of the small woody plants we’re carrying that accommodate so well to today’s smaller gardens, require very little maintenance, and fit easily into the back seat of cars for the trip home from the garden center. Zone 4.
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Fothergilla gardenii (Dwarf Fothergilla) Attractive dark-green leaves turn a brilliant combination of yellow/orange/red in late fall. In late April-early May before the leaves emerge, fragrant flowers appear in the form of 2" white, bottle brushes at the ends of the stems. Reaches 2-3' or possibly 4' tall and wide, with a somewhat tiered branch placement. A gem for light shade though best flower and foliage color will occur in sun in rich, acidic, well drained soil. Zones 5-8.
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Gaylussacia dumas ‘Bigloviniana’ New (Dwarf Huckleberry) Low, steadily spreading with attractive, small, glossy, dark green leaves and light pink blueberry-like flowers in late spring followed by black huckleberries. Clumps are 1 1/2ft. tall and of an ever increasing girth, spreading outward by shallow stolons to form quite large colonies. Best in sun with acid soil and plenty of moisture. Zone 4. (limited supply)
Genista lydia ‘Bangle’ This low mounding selection produces waves of electric yellow flowers in late spring. Great branching and texture plus a massive flower display make for outstanding container and front-of-borer plantings. Grows 2ft. high and requires well drained soil, full sun. Zone 5.
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