Shrub Guide > Shrubs
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Althea 'Aphrodite' single pink
Height(ft)/Width(ft):10/10
Exposure:sun
Leaf Color:bright green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:pink/late summer
Comments:upright grower; slender; well-branched; serrated leaves
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Althea 'Boule de Feu'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):10/10
Exposure:sun
Leaf Color:bright green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:pink-red
Comments:large, carnation-like flowers
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Althea 'Lady Stanley Pink' double tree form
Height(ft)/Width(ft):10/10
Exposure:partial sun
Leaf Color:bright green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:deep pink;late summer
Comments:upright grower; slender; well-branched; serrated leaves
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Althea 'Lady Stanley Pink' double
Height(ft)/Width(ft):10/10
Exposure:partial sun
Leaf Color:bright green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:light pink/late summer
Comments:upright grower; slender; well-branched
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Althea 'Lucy Red' double
Height(ft)/Width(ft):8-10/8-10
Exposure:sun
Leaf Color:bright green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:red flowers/summer
Comments:rugged, maintainance-free plant
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Althea 'Minerva Lavender' single
Height(ft)/Width(ft):20/7
Exposure:sun
Leaf Color:dark green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:lavender/late summer
Comments:longer blooming season; thicker-textured petals and foliage
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Amur Maple 'Bailey Compact'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):6/8
Exposure:full sun/partial sun
Leaf Color:glossy green, rust red in fall
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:yellowish-white/April-May
Comments:very hardy;excellent large shrub or small tree; brilliant fall color
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Amur Maple 'Flame'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):15-20/20-25
Exposure:full to part sun
Leaf Color:glossy green
Comments:fiery red fall color; irregular, spreading shape
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Aronia 'Autumn Magic'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):4/4
Exposure:full sun/partial sun
Leaf Color:glossy dark green, reddish purple in fall
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:fragrant white flower in May
Comments:edible, dark black berries persist through the season
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Azalea 'Candy Lights'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):3/3
Exposure:full sun/partial sun
Leaf Color:medium green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:Lavender Purple/ May-June
Comments:plants are reliably hardy with flower buds surviving -40degrees F
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Azalea 'Golden Lights'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):4/3
Exposure:full sun/partial sun
Leaf Color:medium green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:Golden Yellow/May-June
Comments:plants are reliably hardy with flower buds surviving -40degrees F
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Azalea 'Lemon Lights'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):4-5/3-4
Exposure:full sun to shade
Leaf Color:green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:two-toned yellow
Comments:nice maroon-bronze color; powdery mildew resistant
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Azalea 'Mandarin Lights'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):4/3
Exposure:full sun/partial sun
Leaf Color:medium green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:Mandarin Orange/ May-June
Comments:plants are reliably hardy with flower buds surviving -40degrees F
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Azalea 'Orchid Lights'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):2.5/2.5
Exposure:full sun/partial sun
Leaf Color:medium green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:soft lilac/ May-June
Comments:plants are reliably hardy with flower buds surviving -40degrees F
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Azalea 'Rosy Lights'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):4/5
Exposure:full sun/partial sun
Leaf Color:medium green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:Dark Pink/ May-June
Comments:plants are reliably hardy with flower buds surviving -40degrees F
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Barberry 'Bonanza Gold'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):1.5/3
Exposure:full sun
Leaf Color:bright gold
Comments:forms a dense mound
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Barberry 'Burgundy Carousel'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):3/4-5
Exposure:full sun
Leaf Color:burgundy-purple
Comments:arching branches; excellent contrast foliage for landscape
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Barberry 'Concorde'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):2/2
Exposure:full sun/partial sun
Leaf Color:dark purple
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:N/A
Comments:most barberries have excellent red fall color; barberries do have small thorns; offer excellent contrast in landscapes; extrememly hardy and durable in north central Nebraska climates
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Barberry 'Crimson Pygmy'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):2/2
Exposure:full sun/partial sun
Leaf Color:deep crimson
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:N/A
Comments:most barberries have excellent red fall color; barberries do have small thorns; offer excellent contrast in landscapes; extrememly hardy and durable in north central Nebraska climates
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Barberry 'Emerald Carousel'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):4-5/3-4
Exposure:partial sun
Leaf Color:yellow fading to green
Comments:upright grower; golden leaves turn red-orange in fall
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Barberry 'Golden Nugget'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):2/2
Exposure:full sun/partial sun
Leaf Color:golden green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:N/A
Comments:most barberries have excellent red fall color; barberries do have small thorns; offer excellent contrast in landscapes; extrememly hardy and durable in north central Nebraska climates
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Barberry 'Helmond Pillar'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):4-5/1.5
Exposure:full sun
Leaf Color:red-purple
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:tiny yellow/spring
Comments:upright, columnar form; bright red berries follow flowers and are persistant in winter; great selection for structure and color in your landscape
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Barberry 'Rose Glow'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):4/4
Exposure:full sun/partial sun
Leaf Color:mottled red/white
Flower Color:small yellow/red fruit
Comments:most barberries have excellent red fall color; barberries do have small thorns; offer excellent contrast in landscapes; extrememly hardy and durable in north central Nebraska climates
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Barberry 'Royal Burgundy'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):1.5/1.5
Exposure:full sun/partial sun
Leaf Color:burgundy purple
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:N/A
Comments:most barberries have excellent red fall color; barberries do have small thorns; offer excellent contrast in landscapes; extrememly hardy and durable in north central Nebraska climates
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Barberry 'Ruby Carousel'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):3.5/3
Exposure:full sun/partial sun
Leaf Color:reddish purple
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:N/A
Comments:most barberries have excellent red fall color; barberries do have small thorns; offer excellent contrast in landscapes; extrememly hardy and durable in north central Nebraska climates
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Barberry 'Sunsation'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):3-4/4
Exposure:full sun
Leaf Color:golden with an orange cast
Comments:compact, dwarf form; excellent color contrast with green-leafed plants
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Barberry 'Wintergreen'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):10/7-10
Exposure:full sun
Leaf Color:new growth emerges bright copper then matures to bright green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:yellow/late spring
Comments:dense evergreen; fruits are black, maturing in fall; excellent for privacy screens
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Bayberry (Myrica) 'Northern Bayberry'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):6-9/6-9
Exposure:full to part sun
Leaf Color:dark, glossy, slightly evergreen
Comments:waxy, blue-gray berries in fall and winter; fruit occurs only on female plants; need both female and male plants to have fruit
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Boxwood 'Emerald Jewel'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):2-3/2-3
Exposure:sun
Leaf Color:emerald green, evergreen
Comments:ideal as a hedge
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Boxwood 'Green Mountain'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):5/3
Exposure:full to part sun
Leaf Color:bright green; evergreen
Comments:vigorous grower when young; leaves retain color through winter; natural cone-shaped form;
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Boxwood 'Wintergreen'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):2/3
Exposure:full sun
Leaf Color:delicate, bright green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:fragrant flowers/April
Comments:dark green, oval-shaped leaves with a small, dense, compact habit; excellent plant for hedges; must be planted in a protected area in north-central Nebraska
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Caryopteris 'Dark Knight'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):3/3
Exposure:full sun/partial sun
Leaf Color:green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:lavender
Comments: shrub-like perennial
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Caryopteris 'Sunshine Blue'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):2-3/2-3
Exposure:full sun/partial sun
Leaf Color:yellow-green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:blue/late summer
Comments:great contrast plant for any landscape
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Cotoneaster 'Hedge'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):up to 10/10
Exposure:full sun
Leaf Color:glossy green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:red/spring
Comments:upright form; long-lasting black fruit; brilliant orange-red fall foliage; can trim to desired height and width
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Cotoneaster 'Perpusillus'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):1-2/7
Exposure:full to partial sun
Leaf Color:semi-evergreen in colder areas
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:white/spring
Comments:brilliant fall color with red berries against the green foliage; excellent ground cover with thick, intertwining branches
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Cotoneaster 'Tom Thumb'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):1/5
Exposure:full/partial sun
Leaf Color:glossy,dark green leaves
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:not showy
Comments:outstanding red fall color; abundant red berries in late summer
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Deutzia 'Nikko White'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):1/3-4
Exposure:partial sun
Leaf Color:bright green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:white/spring
Comments:arching branches; burgundy foliage in fall; excellent as low ground cover
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Dogwood 'Allemans Compact'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):5/5
Exposure:full sun or shade
Leaf Color:green/red twig
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:white/white berry
Comments:excellent winter specimen with red twigs that stand out in the snow; berries also attract birds for winter feeding; foliage offers red fall color
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Dogwood 'Cream Cracker'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):2-3/3-4
Exposure:full sun to shade
Leaf Color:green & cream/red stem
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:white/white berry
Comments:excellent winter specimen with red twigs that stand out in the snow;berries also attract birds for winter feeding; foliage offers red fall color
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Dogwood 'European Variegated'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):6-10/5-8
Exposure:full sun
Leaf Color:variegated cream and green
Comments:showy red stems make it an ideal plant for winter landscapes
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Dogwood 'Gray'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):6-8/5-6
Exposure:full to part sun
Leaf Color:light green
Comments:pretty clusters of white berries on red stalks with gray stems; hardy; purple fall foliage
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Dogwood 'Isanti'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):5-6/8-10
Exposure:full sun or shade
Leaf Color:green/red twig
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:white/white berry
Comments:excellent winter specimen with red twigs that stand out in the snow; berries also attract birds for winter feeding; foliage offers red fall color
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Dogwood 'Ivory Halo'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):5-6/5-6
Exposure:full sun to shade
Leaf Color:green & white/red stem
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:white/white berry
Comments:excellent winter specimen with red twigs that stand out in the snow; berries also attract birds for winter feeding; foliage offers red fall color
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Dogwood 'Kelsey Dwarf'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):2.5/2.5
Exposure:full sun or shade
Leaf Color:green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:white/white berry
Comments:excellent winter specimen with red twigs that stand out in the snow; berries also attract birds for winter feeding; foliage offers red fall color
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Dogwood 'Red Twigged Baileyi'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):8-10/8-10
Exposure:full to part sun
Leaf Color:green
Comments:porcelain-blue fruits and red stems provide excellent winter color to your landscape; red-purple fall foliage
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Dogwood 'Yellow Twig'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):6-8/8-10
Exposure:full sun or shade
Leaf Color:green/yellow twig
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:white/white berry
Comments:berries attract birds for winter feeding; foliage offers red fall color
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Elderberry 'Aureomarginata'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):8/8
Exposure:full to partial sun
Leaf Color:green/white variegated
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:none
Comments:can cut back each year if desired
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Elderberry 'Black Beauty'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):8/8
Exposure:full to partial sun
Leaf Color:dark black
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:lemon scent & pink/June
Comments:excellent accent plants as black becomes richer in summer heat; can cut back each year if desired
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Elderberry 'Black Lace'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):8-10/8-10
Exposure:full sun to part shade
Leaf Color:dark purple
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:white/May to June
Comments:finely cut foliage has an exotic appeal similar to Japanese Maples; pink buds open to lacy white blossoms; excellent specimen plant
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Euonymus 'Big Leaf Wintercreeper'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):
Exposure:sun
Leaf Color:deep green, evergreen to slightly evergreen
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:yellow-green/spring
Comments:yellowish fruit; rounded, dense, upright shrub; may develop vining stems if placed near a support
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Euonymus 'Canadale Gold'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):3/3
Exposure:full sun or shade
Leaf Color:green with gold edge
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:none
Comments:ground cover habit
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Euonymus 'Dwarf Burning Bush'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):5/5
Exposure:full sun
Leaf Color:dark green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:none
Comments:exquisite fall color; great as a specimen or hedge plant, corky bark
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Euonymus 'Emerald Gaiety'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):3/3
Exposure:full sun or shade
Leaf Color:green with gold edge
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:none
Comments:ground cover habit
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Euonymus 'Emerald n' Gold'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):1.5/2
Exposure:full to part sun
Leaf Color:dark green with gold margins
Comments:broadleaf; evergreen; fall color is pink-red with gold
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Euonymus 'Emerald Surprise'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):2/4
Exposure:full sun or shade
Leaf Color:green with gold edge
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:none
Comments:ground cover habit
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Euonymus 'Golden Prince'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):4/4
Exposure:full sun
Leaf Color:green edged in golden-yellow before maturing to green
Comments:vigorous grower; colorful evergreen shrub
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Euonymus 'Grove Dwarf Burning Bush'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):5/5
Exposure:full sun
Leaf Color:dark green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:none
Comments:exquisite fall color; great as a specimen or hedge plant, corky bark
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Euonymus 'Moonshadow'
Height(ft)/Width(ft):2.5/4
Exposure:full to part sun
Leaf Color:variegated green and yellow
Comments:foliage brings contrast to landscape; vigorous, yet compact
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Flowering Almond 'Pink'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):5/4
Exposure:full sun
Leaf Color:shiny bright green
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:double pink/early spring
Comments:blooms early in spring before foliage appears
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Forsythia 'Fiesta'
Height (ft.)/Width (ft.):4/4
Exposure:full sun
Leaf Color:variegated green & yellow
Flower Color/Time of Bloom:bright yellow
Comments:full-blown color is the first sign of spring; this variety has extra added interest with red stems

