Bluebeard – Dark Knight (Caryopteris)
Description This strong-growing, deciduous shrub has rich violet-blue flowers in summer. A very popular plant for pollinators, attracting bees in particular. Grows 3′ tall and 4′ wide. Full to part ...
Deciduous Shrubs, Proven Winners (Deciduous Shrubs), Shrubs
Smokebush – Winecraft Gold Dwarf (Tree Form) (Cotinus coggygria)
Description A dwarf Smokebush, producing orange-red new growth in spring, eventually turning golden-yellow. Fluffy green flower plumes age to pink in summer. Grows to 6 ft. tall and wide. Full ...
Winterberry – Little Goblin Guy (Ilex verticillata)
Description Use this compact male Deciduous Holly or Winterberry as the pollinator, paired with Little Goblin Red for berry production. Grows to a compact 3-4 ft. tall and wide. Full ...
Deciduous Shrubs, Proven Winners (Deciduous Shrubs), Shrubs
Hydrangea – Invincibelle Mini Mauvette Dwarf (Hydrangea arborescens)
Description This excellent dwarf Annabelle type Hydrangea produces a rounded plant, with dark green leaves. Mauve-purple mophead flowers appear in summer and last into early fall. Grows to 2 1/2 ...
Crapemyrtle – Pokemoke (Pink) (Lagerstromia indica)
Description An excellent flowering Crapemyrtle, producing large pink flowers in late summer. Will most likely die back to the ground in our area, but will grow back from the ground. ...
Deciduous Shrubs, Proven Winners (Deciduous Shrubs), Shrubs
St. Johnswort – ‘Sunny Boulevard’ (Hypericum k. ‘Deppe’)
Description This tightly branched shrub is noted for its long bloom time, beginning in July and continuing until September. The flowers are a rich yellow and numerous. Grows 2 – ...
Deciduous Shrubs, Proven Winners (Deciduous Shrubs), Shrubs
Buckthorn – Fine Line (Rhamnus frangula)
Description A very unusual, narrow upright grower with fine, narrow leaves. Provides vertical accent and structure to the landscape or containers. Grows to 5-7′ tall and 2 ft. wide, but ...
Deciduous Shrubs, Proven Winners (Deciduous Shrubs), Shrubs
Viburnum – Spice Girl (Viburnum carlesii)
Description An excellent, fragrant viburnaum with spring flowers that start out a deep reddish-pink and mature to pinkish white. Grows to 6-7′ tall and wide. Full to part sun. Flower ...
Deciduous Shrubs, Proven Winners (Deciduous Shrubs), Shrubs
Beautyberry – ‘Early Amethyst’ (Callicarpa dichotoma)
Description Beautiful deciduous shrub featuring petite pink blooms in midsummer; When the leaves are gone, the berries are featured in gorgeous clusters. Grows 3-4 ft. tall and wide.. Full to ...
Deciduous Shrubs, Proven Winners (Deciduous Shrubs), Shrubs
Deutzia – Yuki Cherry Blossom (Deutzia gracilis)
Description An excellent, low-growing, deciduous shrub with spectacular cream-colored flowers blushed with magenta markings. Abundant flowers in spring and early summer. Burgandy fall foliage. Grows to 18-24″ tall & wide. ...