Shrubs

This tree has a graceful, irregular shape formed by slender spreading branches. Extremely hardy, it is an excellent xeriscape plant, and offers outstanding fall color. Amur Maple does not store well over winter. In order to insure viability of plants, these trees are dug in spring, resulting in a later shipping date than our fall dug trees.

Height: 15 - 20'

Spread: 15'

Shape: Rounded

Exposure: Full Sun

This tremendously popular tree offers white blossoms in spring, followed by showy, sweet purplish-black fruit. Heavily branched, the tree has an interesting spreading branch pattern, and attractive light gray bark. The brilliant fall leaves are quite persistent. Own root.

Height: 20 - 25'

Spread: 15'

Shape: Rounded

Exposure: Full Sun

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An easy to grow, hardy shrub. Lovely clusters of white berries on red stalks with gray stems. A good shrub for background or naturalized plantings. Our seed source comes exclusively from Minnesota to ensure superior hardiness. Sun or light shade.

Height: 6 - 8'

Spread: 5 - 6'

Shape: Wide, spreading

Exposure: Full Sun

A MNRC introduction. Cardinal Red Osier dogwood was selected for its bright red winter twig color. A hybrid dogwood that was developed by the University of Minnesota in 1986. NC-7 Trials top-performing plant. 2004 Plants of Merit®.

Height: 8 - 10'

Spread: 8 - 10'

Shape: Rounded

Exposure: Full Sun

Improved selection of Hydrangea arborescens 'Grandiflora'. White flower heads are more erect than 'Grandiflora'. Thrives in shade. Flowers may be small the first year, normal size by the second year. 2001 PA Gold Medal Award Winner. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.

Height: 4 - 5'

Spread: 3 - 5'

Shape: Rounded, low growing

Exposure: Part Sun

Blooms in July and August. Very showy, large, conical, double white flowers change to pink-bronze towards autumn. Flowers are useful for dried arrangements. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.

Height: 10 - 15'

Spread: 10 - 15'

Shape: Upright, rounded

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Now available in tree form. Perfect for smaller gardens. Makes a great vertical accent in borders and decorative containers. Bright, lime-green flowers add a much needed brightness to the late summer landscape. In autumn the blooms display shades of pink, burgundy and green. Excellent vigor and floriferous blooming. Flowers on new wood so it can be pruned in winter or early spring. Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Program. (CPBR 2319)

Height: 6 - 8'

Spread: 7 - 9'

Shape: Upright rounded

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Like Quick Fire®, it is early blooming, flowering about a month before other hydrangeas. White flowers transform to pink-red as summer progresses. This dwarf plant fits easily into any landscape, including container gardens. Add it to your existing hydrangea garden to extend the hydrangea season.

Height: 3 - 5'

Spread: 4 - 7'

Shape: Upright rounded

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

This old-fashioned lilac is the one most of us remember from our youth. A perfect informal hedge or screen, it has extremely fragrant, purple flowers in May. Color may vary from purple to lilac and occasionally even white. The cut flowers hold up very well, and easily fill a house with their fragrance. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.

Height: 12 - 15'

Spread: 8 - 12'

Shape: Upright, vase-shaped

Exposure: Full Sun

This dwarf variety has an excellent uniform habit and red-purple buds that open to fragrant, single, pale lilac flowers. Previously known as Syringa palibiniana, it bears profuse blooms at an early age. 2000 Gold Medal Plant Award winner.

Height: 4 - 5'

Spread: 5 - 7'

Shape: Compact, low spreading

Exposure: Full Sun

This hardy lilac from Korea has purple buds that open to single, fragrant, pale lilac flowers when other lilacs have finished. Also known as Syringa velutina, it has leaves larger than S. meyeri and S. microphylla and beautiful burgundy-red fall color.

Height: 6 - 7'

Spread: 5 - 6'

Shape: Broad, spreading

Exposure: Full Sun

Blue-black fruits. White, flat-topped flowers in May. Native species with great durability. Good winter food for birds. Excellent in shade, sun, moist or dry soils. Very hardy.

Height: 20'

Spread: 6-10'

Shape: Upright, vase-shaped

Exposure: Full Sun