Shrubs

Darts Gold has striking foliage colour on a compact, mounded shrub. Large maple-like leaves emerge bright golden yellow in spring, turn lime green, then take on a golden hue with a bronze tint in fall. Small white flowers bloom in clusters, followed by small red fruit.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 4 - 5'

• Width: 4 - 5'

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Larix decidua ‘Puli’ is an elegant alternative to the common L.d. ‘Pendula’. When staked, its slender branches create a narrow silhouette that is more dense and lighter green than ‘Pendula’. If unstaked, ‘Puli’ branches spread out slowly along the ground and make an effective ground-cover. Very attractive in gardens with an Asian aesthetic. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 10'

• Width: 4'

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Iseli Nursery

The compact, bushy Ginkgo biloba ‘Mariken’ was discovered in 1995 as a witch’s broom growing in a Ginkgo tree in the Netherlands. It has proven an excellent find, descended with the unique history of the species, with the same fan-shaped green leaves that turn bright yellow in fall. But ‘Mariken’ stays very small, its thick, spreading branches loaded with a dense arrangement of foliage. The slow-growing, deciduous conifer makes a high-interest architectural feature, a flat, rounded, form, for either small garden or container.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 6'

• Width: 6'

Zone: 4

Photos courtesy of Iseli Nursery

An exceptionally hardy evergreen shrub that has proven even hardier then the Brandon cedar. With rich dark green scale-like foliage, the 'Skybound Cedar' is the ultimate pillar in the landscape. Can be used for screening, or as a tall hedge.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 10' - 18'

• Width: 3' - 4'

Zone: 2

This multi-colored rose is sweet, special and unique. Continuous blooms start lemon yellow and fade to blush pink. Incredibly disease-resistant and easy to grow.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 2' - 3'

• Width: 2' - 3'

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Bloomin Easy

Low growing shrub with clusters of attractive pointed buds opening to brilliant orange red double flowers with about 28 petals recurring through summer and fall. Dense green disease resistant foliage. Introduced by Morden Research Station; Manitoba, Canada.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 2'

• Width: 2'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

With shiny violet-trimmed new leaves, deep purple stems, raspberry-purple buds, and fragrant violet flowers, Virtual Violet^® Lilac is a garden favorite you can count on. Virtual Violet^® is mildew-free and the stems of the leaves remain violet well into summer, meaning you can count on clean, gorgeous views throughout the season. The upright, dense habit makes it a great choice for a hedge in smaller spaces as well as a welcome addition to foundation plantings.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 6' - 8'

• Width: 5' - 7'

Zone: 3

Panther® Ninebark  from Bloomin' Easy is a perfect contrasting option for any outdoor space. Foliage is sleek with black leaves and stems, it will surly stand out amongst bright colours!  Summer time blooms are sparse but yield petit button-like flower bunches. 

Low maintenance with compact size makes it a unique, easy to grow choice for modern landscapes. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun 

Mature Size:

• Height: 4' - 5'

• Width: 3' - 4'

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Bloomin Easy

Compact form with bright, color-changing foliage—every month a new color! Low maintenance plant, but does benefit from pruning in late fall and early spring. 

Can be pruned in all seasons, makes a great hedge.

Light Requirement: Full Sun 

Mature Size:

• Height: 4' - 5'

• Width: 3' - 4'

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Bloomin Easy

Mockorange is a delightfully old-fashioned plant that has unfortunately fallen out of favor, mostly due to its enormous size. Illuminati Tower^® mockorange stands to breathe new life into this classic favorite, though, combining a landscape-friendly size with a totally unique space-saving habit. It naturally grows in a very narrow, upright way, each sturdy stem a stack of rugged, deep green leaves that looks like a four-sided tower. In late spring/early summer, hundreds of fragrant white flowers emerge from between the leaves for striking show that truly celebrates the season. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 5' - 6'

• Width: 3' - 4'

Zone: 4

Photos courtesy of Proven Winners

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. Tolerates a wide range of soils except poorly-drained ones. Prefers moist, organically rich soils. Flowers appear on prior year’s growth, so prune as needed immediately after flowering. May be cut to the ground (also just after flowering) if shrub becomes scraggly, unkempt or otherwise in need of rejuvenation. Very fragrant. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 5' - 6'

• Width: 5'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

A compact, upright cedar with lush green foliage, Baby Bear maintains a consistent shape without requiring pruning. Formerly known as Skinner's Dwarf Cedar.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 6' - 8'

• Width: 3' - 4'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

This robust shrub features attractive foliage and fragrant lilac-pink blossoms.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 6' - 8'

• Width: 5' - 6

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Rich green needles form a dense, naturally flat-topped globe. This small, slow-growing evergreen requires practically no maintenance. A stunning accent for landscape and rock gardens, or planted as low filler between larger conifers in borders.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 18"

• Width: 5'

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery