Download Shrub Varieties 2015 Su-Wi

Fragrant
SUMAC Rhus aromatica
Fragrant Low Gro
Description: Glossy green leaves with three
leaflets. Suckers and spreads easily. Produces
clusters of hairy red fruit in late summer on
female plants. Turns beautiful shades of
orange, red, and purple in the fall.
Description: A low rambling shrub which
spreads by suckers. Medium green leaves are
composed of three leaflets and turn brilliant
shades of orange and red in autumn. Actually
related to poison ivy but is completely nonpoisonous. Females produce hairy red fruit.
Height: 2.5’
Width: 3-6’
Zone: 4
Height: 3’
Width: 3-6’
Zone: 3
Staghorn
SUMAC Rhus typhina
Crystalina
Description: A large, open shrub with
fuzzy new branches and finely divided leaves
in a rich green, turning beautiful colors of
orange-red in the fall. Grows well in poor
soils.
SUMMERSWEET Clethera alnifolia
Vanilla Spice
Description: Sweetly scented spikes of
pink flowers that resemble bottlebrushes.
Blooms in late summer. Round glossy green
foliage turns a beautiful gold color in fall.
Likes moist acidic soil.
SWEET FERN Comptonia peregrina
Sweet Gale
Description: Deeply divided leaves
resemble those of a fern and are aromatic
when crushed. It is actually a member of the
myrtle family. Spreads by heavy suckering.
Prefers sandy sites.
Height: 5’
Width: 3’
Zone: 2
TAMARIX Tamarix ramosissima
Arrowwood
Description: A very unique shrub with fine,
wispy foliage and fuzzy pink flower spikes
throughout summer. It has an upright, multistemmed, open habit. Makes a great accent
plant. Requires full sun and well-drained soil.
VIBURNUM Viburnum dentatum
VIBURNUM Viburnum dentatum
Description: An upright, rounded shrub
with glossy, toothed leaves and flat-topped
clusters of white flowers. Flowers are
followed by bluish-black berries which are a
favorite of birds.
Height: 13’
Width: 10’
Zone: 3
Height: 15’
Width: 10’
Zone: 3
Blue Muffin
SWEET GALE Myrica gale
Description: Also called bog myrtle.
Features spirally arranged leaves which have
a sweet, resinous scent. Thrives in acidic
soils and can usually be found growing near
water.
Height: 2-3’
Width: 3+’
Zone: 3
Pink Cascade
SUMMERSWEET Clethera alnifolia
Description: A deer resistant shrub with
glossy, dark green leaves and spikes of pure
white fragrant flowers. This variety has extra
large flowers, nearly double the size of other
varieties. Blooms appear in late summer
attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Height: 5’
Width: 3-5’
Zone: 4
Height: 5’
Width: 5’
Zone: 4
Sweet Fern
SUMMERSWEET Clethera alnifolia
Description: A deer resistant shrub with
dark green foliage and spikes of pure white
fragrant flowers in late summer. Attracts
butterflies and hummingbirds. Tolerates
damp soils.
Height: 3’
Width: 3’
Zone: 4
Height: 10’
Width: 13’
Zone: 3
Ruby Spice
SUMAC Rhus aromatica
European Snowball
Description: Creamy white flowers are
followed by vibrant blue fruit, loved by birds.
Fruit production is increased by having
another cultivar of viburnum nearby for cross
pollination.
Height: 13’
Width: 10’
Zone: 3
Scott’s Nursery Ltd
Lincoln, NB Canada
(506) 458-9208
www.scotts-nursery.nb.ca
VIBURNUM Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’
Description: A dense mounding shrub with
arching branches and maple-like green
leaves. Produces an abundance of 3” white,
snowball shaped flower heads in May.
Height: 10’
Width: 8-10’
Zone: 2
Fragrant Snowball
Summer Snowflake
VIBURNUM Viburnum carlcephalum
Description: A dense, rounded shrub with
oval leaves. Pink buds open to clusters of
white flowers in spring followed by red fruit
which changes to black. Scented blooms are
reminiscent of carnations and cloves.
Height: 6.5’
Width: 6.5’
Zone: 6
VIBURNUM Viburnum plicatum
Nannyberry
Description: Grows as a tall narrow shrub
or small tree. Shiny foliage with clusters of
tiny white flowers in spring. Produces edible
bluish-black berries which are loved by birds.
Useful as a specimen or for hedging.
Height: 13’
Width: 6-10’
Zone: 2
Wayfaring Tree
VIBURNUM Viburnum lantana ‘Mohican’
Description: Large rounded shrub with
coarse leaves and showy clusters of creamy
white flowers in spring. These are followed
by berries which start out pink, change to red,
and finally turn black in the fall. Foliage
turns deep purple in fall. Attracts birds.
Height: 10’
Width: 10’
Zone: 4
Black & White
WEIGELA Weigela x Black White
Description: A medium sized shrub with a
rounded growth habit and horizontal
branching. Produces white lacecap flowers in
spring which are followed by ornamental red
berries that attract birds. Beautiful fall color.
Height: 6.5’
Width: 8’
Zone: 6
Winterthur
VIBURNUM Viburnum nudum
Description: Multi-season interest.
Off-white flower clusters are followed by
bubble-gum pink berries that ripen to glossy
blue. Fall color is rich maroon-red. Attracts
birds to the garden.
Height: 3-6’
Width: 3-6’
Zone: 5
Bristol Ruby
WEIGELA Weigela florida
Description: Dark green foliage turns a
deep chocolate color contrasting with the
white tubular flowers. Blooms heavily in the
spring and lightly again in the fall. Plant in
full sun for best foliage color.
Height: 2’
Width: 2-3’
Zone: 6
Bristol Snowflake
Description: This one is covered in masses
of ruby-red, trumpet-shaped flowers in
spring. Vibrant green summer foliage turns
yellow in the fall. A hummingbird favorite.
French Lace
WEIGELA Weigela ‘Carnaval’
WEIGELA Weigela florida
My Monet
Description: A dense and rounded variety
with green leaves slightly tinged in purple.
Pinkish-purple, funnel-shaped flowers with
yellow centers are slightly fragrant. Attracts
hummingbirds and butterflies.
Height: 2.5’
Width: 3-4’
Zone: 4
Scott’s Nursery Ltd
Lincoln, NB Canada
(506) 458-9208
www.scotts-nursery.nb.ca
WEIGELA Weigela florida
Description: Unique bright green foliage
tinged with yellow edges. Leaves contrast
nicely with the rosy red trumpet blooms that
cover the plant in late spring. Blooms
sporadically throughout the rest of the
summer. Attracts hummingbirds and
butterflies.
Height: 4’
Width: 4’
Description: A vigorous but compact
variety with flowers ranging in color from
white to pink to red, all on the same stem.
Likes a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
Attracts hummingbirds.
Height: 3’
Width: 3’
Zone: 4
Minuet
WEIGELA Weigela florida
Description: A dense spreading shrub with
dark green oval leaves and covered in white
bell-shaped flowers from spring into summer.
Hummingbirds are attracted to the flowers.
Sometimes a second flush of blooms will
appear in late summer.
Height: 5’
Width: 5’
Zone: 5
Height: 6.5’
Width: 6.5’
Zone: 5
Carnaval
VIBURNUM Viburnum lentago
WEIGELA Weigela florida
Description: The first dwarf variegated
weigela. The degree of variegation depends
on the amount of light. In sun, it is more of a
pink tone and in shadier spots it is more
white. Produces pink, funnel-shaped flowers
but is beautiful even when not blooming.
Height: 2.5’
Width: 2’
Zone: 4
My Monet Sunset
WEIGELA Weigela florida ‘Sunset’
Pink Princess
Description: Grown primarily for its
attractive foliage. Has a very dwarf and
mounded habit with variegated foliage in
shades of green, chartreuse, cream, and
coppery pink. In the fall the coppery tones
come alive with pinks, reds, and oranges.
Height: 1’
Width: 1’
Zone: 5
Rainbow Sensation
Description: A dense rounded shrub with
medium green oblong leaves and somewhat
arching branches. Features light pink, funnelshaped flowers in spring which attract
hummingbirds. Great for borders and
hedging.
Height: 5’
Width: 5-6’
Zone: 4
WEIGELA Weigela florida
Red Prince
Spilled Wine
WEIGELA Weigela florida
Sonic Bloom Red
Description: An upright and mounded form
with loads of lipstick-red flowers from spring
until frost. Reblooms without deadheading.
Attracts hummingbirds.
Height: 5’
Width: 5’
Zone: 5
Height: 5’
Width: 5’
Zone: 5
WEIGELA Weigela florida ‘Spilled Wine’
Description: Dark purple wavy leaves on a
dwarf shrub with a spreading habit. Sports
hot magenta pink flowers in spring. Great for
mixed borders, foundation plantings, or mass
plantings. Attracts hummingbirds.
Victoria
WEIGELA Weigela florida
Description: Features burgundy foliage
with green undertones and clusters of hot
pink, trumpet-shaped flowers with
contrasting white anthers.
Height: 4-6’
Width: 4-6’
Zone: 5
Arctic
WEIGELA Weigela florida
WILLOW Salix purpurea
Description: A low-growing willow with
narrow greyish green leaves. Adapts well to
wet or heavy clay soils. Excellent for low
hedges.
Description: Glossy leaves in a rich dark
burgundy/purple color provide a nice contrast
to the bright, rose colored tubular flowers.
Foliage color does not fade and in fact
intensifies to near black in late summer.
Height: 4’
Width: 4’
Zone: 2
Height: 4’
Width: 4-5’
Zone: 4
Dappled
WEIGELA Weigela florida
Description: A strong rebloomer providing
loads of bright pink flowers in spring and
waves of flowers right up until frost, without
pruning. Attractive green foliage.
Height: 2’
Width: 2-3’
Zone: 5
Wine & Roses
WEIGELA Weigela florida
Description: Nice dark green foliage on an
upright shrub with an open habit and
gracefully arching branches. In late spring to
mid-summer it is smothered in vibrant red
trumpet-shaped blooms which do not fade. A
hummingbird magnet.
Height: 6.5’
Width: 5-6’
Zone: 4
Description: Attractive foliage, bright
green leaves with wide, creamy yellow
margins. Produces clusters of soft pink,
funnel-shaped flowers in spring. Attracts
butterflies and hummingbirds.
Height: 3-4’
Width: 3-4’
Zone: 4
Sonic Bloom Pink
WEIGELA Weigela florida
WILLOW Salix integra Hakura-Nishiki
Description: Yellow catkins appear in
spring before the leaves. New foliage
emerges pink and matures to a creamy white
and green variegation. Leaves are long and
narrow, typical of willow and turn yellow in
fall before dropping. Red branches in winter
provide interest.
Height: 4’
Width: 4’
Zone: 4
Dappled Std.
Scott’s Nursery Ltd
Lincoln, NB Canada
(506) 458-9208
www.scotts-nursery.nb.ca
WILLOW Salix integra Hakura-Nishiki
Description: Yellow catkins appear in
spring before the leaves. New foliage
emerges pink and matures to a creamy white
and green variegation. Leaves are long and
narrow, typical of willow and turn yellow in
fall before dropping. Red branches in winter
provide interest.
Height: 4’
Width: 4’
Zone: 4