Churchill Gardens, Inc. Referenec - Shrubs

Planting Reference : Shrubs

	Berberis Koreana Common Name: Korean Barberry Shrub Zones 3-7 Grows 4-6' high A species not found too often in American gardens. Tends to be very aggressive and sometimes offensive. An upright-branched shrub that requires some thinning on occasion. Medium to dark green leaves turns beautiful shades of yellow, orange and reddish purple in fall. Produces bright yellow flowers in May. Through the fall and winter exhibits egg-shaped reddish fruit 1/4" - 3/8" long. Very easy to grow but does not tolerate wet soil. Tends to sucker.
	Buddleia Davidii Common name: Butterfly Bush Shrub Zones 5-10 Grows to around 12' Decidous shrub with gray-green foliage. In mid-summer through fall (depending on variety) the butterfly bush arching canes produce long narrow cones of densely packed flowers. Butterflies cannot stay away from the nectar in these beautiful flowers. Prune in late winter to encourage strong canes and larger flowers. You will find purple, red and white butterfly bushes at the garden center.
	Celastrus Scandens Common Name: American Bittersweet Shrub Zones 4-8 Grows 15 to 20' high Offering beautiful yellow-orange and red fruit in October. Beautiful dried for fall arrangements. A vigorous twining vine. Has 2" - 4" long dark green leaves that turn greenish yellow in fall. Yellowish white flowers open in May and June at the end of the branches. Need both male and female plant for good fruit production. Very adaptable to a wide range of soils and pH even tolerating dry conditions.
	Callicarpa Beauty Berry Shrub Grows 6-8' The beauty of this shrub is seen in Autumn. The leaves turn rose,violet or red and when they fall off the polished berries are revealed on bare stems.The clusters of berries in lilac ,violet or bright purple will persist well into December. Planted in groups these shrubs make a stunning display. Branches may also be cut for winter flower arranging. Plant in sun or light shade, in a protected spot.
	Clethra Common Name: Summersweet Shrub Zones: 3-10 Height 4-6' Medium size deciduous shrub with vertical branches. Spires of tiny white or pink fragrant flowers appear from August into September. The leaves are dark green and turn to clear yellow in Autumn. Grows in full sun or partial shade. can be used as an accent plant, foundation or also does well near ponds.
	Euonymus Alata Common name: Burning Bush Shrub Zones 3-8 An excellent,densley branched, compact, slow growing deciduous shrub. Flowers in late spring, small yellow-green flowers. Leaves remain green all summer and in fall turn a brilliant red. Plant in full sun to light shade. The more sun the bush gets the more intense the color will be. Here at the nursery are Burning bushes grow to around 5' tall.
	Euonymus Fortunei Common Name: Emerald & Gold Shrub Zones: 5-10 Growth - average 4'x4' in 8-10 years Evergreen shrubby spreader with small rounded oval leaves that are a glossy dark green with irregular centers with yellow margins. Plant in full sun to part shade in almost any soil. Great for low hedge, ground cover or foundation planting.
	Hibiscus Syriacus Common name: Rose of Sharon Shrub Zones 5-10 Grows up to 12' depending on variety This upright, deciduous shrub flowers freely in summer in various colors. It's bright green foliage makes this shrub look great even when it isn't flowering. Colors available at our nursery are white and pink.
	Hydrangea Shrub zones vary on variety Growth vary on variety Hydrangea is the queen of late flowering shrubs. These plants produce large flower heads in August and September when most other shrubs have finished flowering. Most popular are mopheads but, there are also Lacecaps. Lace caps blossoms have a small cluster in the center with flowers that extend out. Hydranges can be very demanding plants and require good soil, plenty of water during dry spells in summer and regular feeding. They can not handle full sun or strong winds and may require protection in the winter. If you are successful in getting your Hydrangea to bloom you will be greatly reward for your efforts.
	Picea-abies 'Nidiformis' Common name: Birds Nest Spruce Evergreen Shrub Zones 3-8 Mature size 6-10' wide x 2-5' high Very slow growing evergreen. Excellent choice for foundation planting, ground cover and rock gardens. prefers moist well drained soil,full sun or light shade.
	Picea Pungens Common name: Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce Evergreen Shrub Zones 3-10 Mature size 10'-15' Slow growing (approx. 2-3' per year), globe shaped when young, maturing to broad conical tree. Nice specimen or accent plant. Plant in moist well drained soil and full sun.
	Pieris Japonica Common name: Andromeda Shrub Zones 5-8 Grows 9-12 ft. tall and 6-8 ft. wide (will not grow this large in cooler climates Zone 6 and below) Andromeda is an evergreen shrub that produces lovely springtime flowers. Foliage in spring is in shades of pink and reddish bronze and deepens to glossy green in summer. Flower color will depend on variety but are commonly found in a creamy white and a vibrant pink. Andromeda is a woodland plant similar to mountain laurel and rhododendrons. Plant where shrub will receive only partial sun and in average soil amended with peat moss. This shrub should be planted in an area where it is not crowded and it's beauty can be enjoyed. Dull corners and shaded paths make a great home for this plant.
	Prunus x Cistena Common name: Purple leaf sand cherry Deciduous shrub Zones 3-9 Average mature size 8'tall x 4-6' wide Flowers in spring, white or light pink against rich wine red leaves. Leaves remain this color all summer. A great specimen or accent plant, can also be used as a hedge. Plant in moist well drained soil in full sun.
	Rhododendron P.J.M. Evergreen Shrub Zones 4-9 Grows 3-6 ft. tall and wide Unlike other broad leaf Rhododendrons, the P.J.M. can tolerate full sun unusually well. It produces lavender-pink flowers in the early spring and its foliage turns a mahogany or bronze in winter. Like all azealas and rhododendrons P.J.M.'s should be planted in moist well drained acidic soil. If they are in full sun it is important to keep the soil moist and to maintain a mulch 2 or 3 inches deep to keep roots moist. May be planted in masses, as hedges or as screens.
No image available	Spirea x Bumalda Common name: Anthony Waterer Deciduous Shrub Zones 5-10 Grows 2' This low growing shrub flowers in midsummer on the years growth. Rose pink flowers blossom in flat clusters above long and narrow leaves. Leaves are pinkish green when young, turning mid green as the season goes on. Full sun.
	Viburnum Dentatum Shrub Zones 3-9 Grows 8'-15' This attractive deciduous shrub flowers in early summer with fragrant white blooms in clusters on the ends of long stalks. Its green glossy leaves turn rich red in the fall. Plant in full sun.
	Weigela Shrub Zones 5-9 Grows 6-10 ft. tall This rapidly growing deciduous shrub flowers in June on previous years growth. Weigela produces clusters of wide-lipped tubular flowers in pink or red. It's leaves are about 4" long and can be mid to dark green or even variegated depending on the variety. It will grow in most any soil but prefers dry conditions. excellent in shrub borders. Full sun.