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Aesculus parviflora
Bottlebrush Buckeye

ZONE 4, HT 8-12', SP 15-20', SUN/PART SUN
A multi-stemmed shrub with large ivory flower spikes in June and July above giant, dark green foliage. A thicket, or massing plant with yellow fall color.       

36" Ht                          99.98


Aronia arbutifolia         
Red Chokeberry  
        

ZONE 4, HT 6-10, SP 4-5', SUN/ PART SHADE     
This native beauty can be utilized in many ways. Tolerant of many soils including damp areas.  Often used to naturalize an area or help with bank stabilization projects.  This is the non- invasive alternative to the 'Burning Bush' that every one seems to want in the fall.  The incredible blazing red fall color always amazes our fall customers.   

36” Ht                          34.98


Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'
Brilliant Red Chokeberry

ZONE 4, HT 6-9', SP 5-8', SUN/PART SUN
A spreading, upright shrub with white flowers in May and red berries in fall. Foliage turns a brilliant scarlet in autumn. Excellent for mass plantings and thrives in moist areas.

36” Ht                          34.98


Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic'
Black Chokeberry

ZONE 3, HT 3-5', SP 2-4', SUN/PART SUN
A favorite of both birds and people. Fragrant white flowers in May, followed by clusters of large edible, dark purple-black berries which persist through winter. Leaves are a dark, glossy green all season long and put on an incredible fall show of red and purple. Its year round interest is a must for the shrub border.           

36” Ht                          34.98


Aronia melanocarpa elata 
Black Chokeberry

ZONE 3, HT 6-10', SP 4' SUN/ PART SHADE         
This is our tallest growing black chokeberry.  Like the 'Autumn Magic' the birds will enjoy this shrub almost as much as you will.   

18” Ht                          24.98


Aronia melanocarpa 'Iroquois Beauty'
Black Chokeberry

ZONE 3, HT 3’, SP 3’, SUN/PART SUN
Fragrant white flowers and beautiful red fall foliage all on a compact plant! Very adaptable to a variety of soil conditions from dry and sandy to wet and heavy.  

24" Ht                          29.98
36” Ht                          34.98


Calycanthus floridus     
Sweetshrub 
  

ZONE 4, HT 6-9, SP 6-9', SUN/ PART SHADE       
A trouble- free plant that is easy to grow. Provides interest with its fruity fragrant, red-chocolate-colored frilly flowers emrergence in May.  

18" Ht                          34.98
48" Ht                          49.98


Caragana arborescens 'Pendula' Weeping Siberian Peashrub
ZONE 2, HT 6', SP 5', SUN
An extremely weeping small tree. Often used in rock gardens or in patio plantings. Bright yellow flowers in early June. Tolerant of poor soils.

POTnPOT15                 199.98


Caryopteris x 'Blue Mist'
Blue Mist Bluebeard

ZONE 5, HT 3', SP 3', SUN
The gray foliage provides a nice background for the blue fringed flowers in August. Marginally hardy in the Champlain Valley – will die to the ground during winter.

24” Ht                          24.98

Ceanothus americanus     
New Jersey Tea 
  

ZONE 4, HT 3-4', SP 4-5', SUN   
This east coast native is a great underused shrub in the landscape. It thrives in a sunny well-drained location. The small white flowers occur in clusters rising from the axils on the new shoots. The leaves from this nitrogen fixing plant were used as a tea substitute during the Revoltionary war. The flowers welcome the first bees and hummingbirds in spring.

8" Ht                          24.98


Cephalanthus occidentalis         Buttonbush     

ZONE 4, HT 4-10', SP 4-7', SUN      
A unique & unusual plant. 'Buttonbush' has a rounded habit and prefers moist soils. The white summer flowers resemble buttons as do the bluish button shaped fruit. A great plant for naturalizing.       

24” Ht                          44.98
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Toyo-Nishiki'
Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince
ZONE 4, HT 6-8', SP 4-6', SUN
Big flowers of red, white and pink mix together on this shrub in mid-April. This plant has a wide spreading, open form and edible fruit.

24” Ht                          34.98
48" Ht                          44.98

Clethra alnifolia
Summersweet
ZONE 4, HT 3-8', SP 4-6', SUN/PART SUN
A native late summer bloomer with fragrant white flower panicles. Tolerant of heavy shade and wet soils.

24” Ht                          24.98


Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'
Hummingbird Summerswet
ZONE 3, HT 30", SP 3-4', SUN/ SHADE
A beautiful dwarf form of Clethra with glossy dark green leaves. The sweet smelling flowers are a welcome in the July/August. A great plant for shade or full sun.

24" Ht                          24.98


Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
Ruby Spice Summersweet
ZONE 3, HT 4-5', SP 4-6', SUN/SHADE
Other pink summersweet are pink for 5-10 seconds after their flowers open. 'Ruby Spice' is not only the deepest pink Clethra we've seen, but holds its color well throughout the bloom period (July-August). Tolerant of moist conditions.

24” Ht                          24.98
36” Ht                          34.98
48" Ht                          39.98


Clethra alnifolia 'Sherry Sue'
Red-Stemmed Summersweet

ZONE 4, HT 3-8’, SUN/PART SUN 
An attractive Clethra with bright pinkish-red new stems that stand out against the green foliage. The fragrant flowers in mid summer also have a pink hue, which make this an easy pick for any shady or damp spot in your yard.

24” Ht                          24.98
48” Ht                          39.98

 
Comptonia peregrina   
Sweetfern  
 

ZONE 2, HT 2-4', SP 4-8', SUN/PART SHADE       
This fern-like shrub is extremely hardy if given very well-drained soil. It will tolerate quite difficult conditions in either sun or light shade. There are large patches growing on the railroad bed in Port Kent, NY growing through the stones. Now that’s hardy! 

10” Ht                          22.98

Cornus alba 'Bud's Yellow'
Bud's Yellow Dogwood

ZONE 3, HT 6-8', SP 6-10', SUN/PART SUN
This rounded, yellow stemmed shrub will add contrast to the winter landscape when combined with red stem varieties in the shrub border. Like all dogwoods, 'Bud's Yellow' will tolerate moister locations.

30” Ht                          29.98
48” Ht                          39.98


Cornus alba 'Cream Cracker'
Variegated Dogwood

ZONE 3, HT 5-6', SUN/PART SUN  
This variegated dogwood has a cream colored variegation on the older leaves and a golden margin on the younger leaves. The purplish-red stems stand out against the winter snow. This dogwood shows excellent leaf spot resistance.    

24" Ht                          34.98


Cornus kousa 'Satomi' 
Satomi Dogwood        

ZONE 4, HT 20-25', SP 20-25', SUN/PART SHADE           
Light pink flowers from June to July followed by red fruit. Purple foliage in fall.      

36” Ht                          119.98
POTnPOT10                  189.98


Cornus racemosa         
Grey Dogwood              

ZONE 3, HT 6-8', SP 10-20', SUN/PART SUN        
A good native shrub for background or naturalized plantings. Lovely clusters of white berries on red stalks and red-purple fall foliage. Great for difficult areas -- tolerates wet, poor soils.        

36" Ht                          34.98
48 ” Ht                         39.98


Cornus sericea 'Arctic Fire'     
Red Twig Dogwood

ZONE 3, HT 3-4', SP 3-4', SUN/PART SUN
A new selection of the popular 'Baileyi' red stem dogwood, this compact plant has dark red winter stems and a non-suckering habit

24” Ht                          29.98


Cornus sericea 'Baileyi'                       
Red Twigged Dogwood

ZONE 3, HT 8-10', SP 8', SUN/SHADE       
An excellent red stem dogwood, beautiful in winter. Wonderful porcelain-blue fruit in late summer that attracts birds. Adaptable to a wide range of conditions, including shade and wet, it has a rounded habit and excellent reddish-purple fall color. Great addition to the shrub border.

24” Ht                          29.98

Cornus sericea 'Cardinal'
Cardinal Dogwood
ZONE 3, HT 8', SP 10', SUN/PART SUN
Bright coral-red stem color is outstanding. Contrasted against the snow, the effect is stunning. Excellent alone or in masses. Great for a naturalized shrub border.

24" Ht                          24.98
36" Ht                          34.98
48" Ht                          39.98


Cornus stolonifera 'Baileyi'    
Red Twigged Dogwood

ZONE 3, HT 8-10', SP 6-9', SUN/SHADE
An excellent red stem dogwood, beautiful in winter. Wonderful porcelain-blue fruits that attract birds. Adaptable, with a rounded habit and excellent reddish-purple fall color. Great addition to the shrub border.

24” Ht                          24.98


 

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