Horsford Gardens & Nursery - Flowering Shrubs

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

Amelanchier ‘Autumn Brilliance’ Serviceberry

ZONE 3, HT 25', SP 15', SUN/PART SUN
We love Amelanchier because it is one of the first trees to flower in the spring. This variety has purple berries that will attract the birds. Its foliage is perhaps the cleanest of all the Amelanchier turning a brilliant red color in fall.

PotnPot 10 119.98

Amelanchier canadensis
Shadblow Serviceberry

ZONE 4, HT 15-20', SP 10-12', SUN/SHADE
A favorite, native, multi-stemmed tree with masses of white flowers, followed by a beautiful crop of blue-black edible berries. We dare you to beat the birds to them! Often flowers before the leaves appear, when we need them the most! Tolerant of moist soils.

72” Ht 229.98
96 "Ht 339.00

Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Robin Hill’ Robin Hill Serviceberry, Clump

ZONE 4, HT 20-25', SUN/SHADE
You will know it's spring when you see this beautiful cultivar of a long time favorite in bloom. The prominent pink buds slowly fade upon opening. The purplish tinge of the newly emerging leaves are also a pleasant surprise in spring.

72” Ht                          229.00
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Amelanchier laevis
Allegheny Serviceberry

ZONE 4, HT 20-25', SP 10', SUN/SHADE Native multi-stemmed plant with spreading branches. Fleecy white flowers in early spring followed by purple berries that the birds love. Useful for naturalistic plantings or as a specimen.

36” Ht 69.98
48” Ht 119.98

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.

24” Ht 29.98
36” Ht 34.98

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.

36” Ht 34.98

Berberis thunbergii 'Bonanza Gold'
Gold Barberry

ZONE 4, HT 18, SP 3', SUN
A dwarf pygmy barberry with bright gold foliage. A low maintenance, dense mounding habit that shows no sunscald.

12" Spd 39.98

Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'
Dwarf Red Barberry

ZONE 4, HT 2’, SP 3’, SUN
The most popular Japanese barberry with rich foliage color, hardiness, and dense growth habit. Keeps its rich purplish color throughout summer when in full sun or reddish green in partial shade. Adds winter interest with small, showy red berries.

15” Spd 44.98

	Berberis thunbergii 'Rosy Glow' Rosy Glow Dwarf Barberry
	ZONE 4, HT 3', SP 2-3', SUN A dwarf red barberry similar in habit to 'Crimson Pygmy'. New foliage is rose pink mottled with deep red and purple splotches. A colorful addition to any garden.
	18" Ht 44.98

Berberis thunbergii var atropurpurea ‘Royal Cloak’
Royal Cloak Barberry

ZONE 4, HT 4-5', SP 4-5', SUN
Large, purple-red foliage, much larger than regular barberry, sets 'Royal Cloak' apart from the rest. Clusters of tiny yellow flowers contrast subtly against the foliage in late spring. Great for poor soils.

24" Ht 44.98
30" Ht 49.98

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

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

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.

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 '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 its bloom period (July to August). Tolerant of moist conditions.

24” Ht 24.98
36” Ht 34.98

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
36” Ht 34.98

Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'
Dwarf Summersweet

ZONE 4, HT 28”, SUN/PART SUN
An improved selection of 'Hummingbird' with superior dense, mounding habit and larger white, fragrant flowers in mid-summer and yellow fall foliage color.

18” Ht 29.98
24” Ht 34.98

Comptonia peregrina
Sweetfern

ZONE 2, HT 2-4', SP 4-8', SUN/PART SHADE
Commonly seen along the roadsides in Massachusetts, 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. A great "no maintenance" groundcover for naturalistic areas.

10” Ht 22.98

Cornus alba 'Bailhalo'
Ivory Halo Dogwood

ZONE 3, HT 5-6', SP 8-9', SUN/PART SUN
A compact selection of variegated dogwood that retains its beautiful foliage throughout the summer and has attractive red twigs in the winter. A finer textured, fuller, more compact form that lends itself to use in smaller areas.

18” Ht 29.98
30" Ht 39.98

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.

24” Ht 24.98
48” Ht 44.98

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.

18” Ht 29.98
24" Ht 34.98

Cornus alternifolia– Multi-Stem
Pagoda Dogwood

ZONE 3, HT 15-25’, SP 15-25’, SUN/SHADE
Pagoda dogwood is a small tree native to the woods around Charlotte. Architecturally interesting with horizontal branching, creamy white flower clusters and wine-red fall color.

POTnPOT15 139.98

Cornus pumila
Dwarf Red Tipped Dogwood

ZONE 4, HT 3', SP 3-4', SUN/PART SUN
A new favorite of ours with impressive form and foliage! An unusual dwarf dogwood with an irregular, spreading habit, ideal for smaller spaces. Bright crimson new growth at the end of the stems that remains throughout the growing season.

36” Ht 39.98
42” Ht 44.98

Cornus sericea ‘Alleman’s Compact’
Compact Red Twig Dogwood

ZONE 3, HT 6’, SP 6’, SUN/PART SUN
A superior, compact plant noted for tight branching, improved disease resistance and dark red stems.

24” Ht 24.98
36” Ht 34.98

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 nonsuckering habit.

36” Ht 34.98

Cornus sericea ‘Baileyi’ Red Twig Dogwood

ZONE 3, HT 8-10’, SP 6-9’, 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, with a rounded habit and excellent reddish-purple fall color. Great addition to the shrub border.

24” Ht 24.98

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.

18" Ht                           22.98
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