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BUFFALO CURRANT Ribes odoratum
Bloom Color:Yellow Full SunShade
Bloom Time:June-July
Height:3-6'
Spread:2-4'
Remarks:Native clove-scented shrub with black berries.
BUSH CINQUEFOIL Potentilla species
Bloom Color:Yellow, orange, white, salmon Full Sun
Bloom Time:July-August
Height:2-4'
Spread:3-6'
Remarks:Heat loving shrub with bright colors and compact habit.
BUTTERFLY BUSH Buddleia species
Bloom Color:Pink, white, purple Full SunAttracts Butterflies
Bloom Time:July-September
Height:3-10'
Spread:3-6'
Remarks:Colorful bloom spikes set on silvery foliage.
CHOKEBERRY Aronia species
Bloom Color:White Full SunShade
Bloom Time:May-June
Height:5-8'
Spread:4-5'
Remarks:Native, adaptable shrub with seasonal interest: Blooms, fruit and vibrant fall color.
CORAL BERRY Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Bloom Color:White, pink Full SunShade
Bloom Time:May
Height:3-6'
Spread:4-6'
Remarks:Native. Arching branches are heavy with berries all winter.
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COTONEASTER Cotoneaster species
Bloom Color:White, pink Full Sun
Bloom Time:May-June
Height:2-5'
Spread:4-6'
Remarks:Nice fruit display, fall color.
DOGWOOD Cornus species
Bloom Color:White, yellow Full SunShade
Bloom Time:May-June
Height:3-10'
Spread:3-8'
Remarks:Red and yellow twig color adds to winter landscape. Variegated leaves on some types. Seasonal interest.
FERNLEAF BUCKTHORN Rhamnus asplenifolia
Height:10-15' Full SunPart Sun
Spread:6-9'
Remarks:Willow-leafed shrub has an exotic look. Very tough shrub.
FLOWERING QUINCE Chaenomeles species
Bloom Color:White, pink, red Full Sun
Bloom Time:March-April
Height:6-10'
Spread:4-6'
Remarks:Stems are loaded with delicate blooms in Spring.
FORSYTHIA Forsythia species
Bloom Color:Yellow Full SunPart Sun
Bloom Time:March-April
Height:8-10'
Spread:4-6'
Remarks:Brilliant yellow flowers in early spring.
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JUNIPER Juniperus species
Height:1-6' Full SunPart Sun
Spread:5-8'
Remarks:Durable evergreen used for screens, hedges and windbreaks.
LILAC Syringa species
Bloom Color:White, lilac, rose-purple Full SunPart Sun
Bloom Time:May
Height:6-12'
Spread:6-8'
Remarks:Very fragrant blooms on shiny green foliage.
MOCK ORANGE Philadelphus species
Bloom Color:White Full SunPart Sun
Bloom Time:April-May
Height:6-8'
Spread:4-8'
Remarks:Very fragrant white blooms cover entire shrub.
NINEBARK Physocarpus opulifolius
Bloom Color:White Full SunPart Sun
Bloom Time:May-June
Height:5-8'
Spread:3-5'
Remarks:Blooms and exfoliating bark on this upright shrub. Showy purple-leafed forms available.
PINE Pinus species
Height:3-8' Full SunPart Sun
Spread:3-8'
Remarks:Evergreen that is suitable for small spaces, rock gardens. Mugo is a nice choice.
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ROSE, SHRUB Rosa rugosa
Bloom Color:White, red, pink, yellow Full SunAttracts Butterflies
Bloom Time:June-September
Height:3-8'
Spread:4-6'
Remarks:Easy care, lots of color. Some are fragrant. Landscape roses are also drought tolerant.
SERVICEBERRY Amelanchier species
Bloom Color:White Full SunPart Sun
Bloom Time:April-May
Height:6-12'
Spread:5-10'
Remarks:White spring blooms followed by edible fruit. Red and orange fall color.
SPIREA Spiraea species
Bloom Color:Pink, white Full SunPart Sun
Bloom Time:May-October
Height:3-7'
Spread:3-6'
Remarks:Long blooming if sheared. Excellent fall color.
ST. JOHN'S WORT Hypericum species
Bloom Color:Yellow Full SunPart Sun
Bloom Time:June-July
Height:3-6'
Spread:3-6'
Remarks:Sunny yellow flowers on compact shrub.
SUMAC Rhus species
Bloom Color:Red, maroon Full SunShade
Bloom Time:August
Height:2-15'
Spread:5-12'
Remarks:Native, withstands heat/drought. Brilliant fall color, fruit set.
VIBURNUM Viburnum species
Bloom Color:White, blush pink Full SunShadeAttracts Butterflies
Bloom Time:May-June
Height:4-18'
Spread:3-10'
Remarks:Large genus that offers choices for any space. Attributes include: blooms, fruit clusters, fall color.
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