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ALMOND, DWARF RUSSIAN (Prunus tenella ) ht. 5-6 ft., spd. 4-5 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. Attractive upright shrub with masses of single rose-pink appearing in early spring. Narrow leaves 1-3” long. An excellent ornamental shrub for cold climates. Produces a small disc-shaped fuzzy greenish fruit in fall. Can be aggressively suckering and would be useful for bank stabilization.

ALMOND, PINK FLOWERING (Prunus glandulosa ‘Rosea Plena” ) ht 5-6ft, spd 5-6ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Pink, carnation-like flowers appear all along the stems of this shrub in early spring, followed by bright green leaves. Use near a house or patio to enjoy the blooms in the spring.

APACHE PLUME (Fallugia paradoxa ) ht. 3-5ft, spd 3-5ft, Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). Attractive, fine textured, western native shrub. Excellent choice for dry, sunny locations. White rose-like spring flowers followed by round, feathery silver-pink seed heads all summer. Though the foliage is semi evergreen it is inconspicuous throughout the winter.

BARBERRY, BURGUNDY CAROUSEL (Berberis thunbergii ‘Bailtwo’) Ht. 3-4ft., spd. 4-5ft. Full sun. Low to moderate water needs. This is a selection of Japanese Barberry sporting slightly larger burgundy-purple leaves. An attractive accent shrub. Slightly wider than tall spreading habit.

BARBEREY, EMERALD CAROUSEL (Berberis x ‘Tara’ ) ht. 4-5 ft., spd 4-5 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. A cross between Japanese Green Barberry and Korean Barberry introduced by Bailey Nurseries. A compact plant with glossy dark green foliage. The outstanding orange to red fall color appears early and remains late before leaves drop. A better barberry choice for more alkaline sites.

BARBERRY, CRIMSON PIGMY (Berberis thunbergii ‘Crimson Pigmy’) ht 1½ -2½ ft, spd: 1½ -2½ ft. Full sun, low to moderate water. Lowest growing form of Japanese Redleaf Barberry with dense, rounded habit and burgundy –red summer foliage

BARBERRY, ROSE GLOW (Berberis thunbergii ‘Rose Glow’ ) ht. 4-5ft, spd. 4-5ft, Full sun, low to moderate water. Selection chosen for its unique foliage. New growth appears with a pink variegation that matures to a darker rose-red.

BARBERRY, RUBY CAROUSEL (Berberis thunbergii ‘Bailone’ ) ht. 3-3 ½ ft., spd. 3-3 ½ ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. Selected by Bailey Nurseries for uniform habit and red leaf color. Purple color accent on a compact rounded shrub.

BROOM, SPANISH GOLD (Cytisus purgans ‘Spanish Gold’) Ht. 2-3ft., spd. 4-6ft. Full sun to part shade. Tight, dense broom with bright yellow flowers in late May to early June. Selected from the Alpine Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens. Native to North Africa and Southern Europe. Far superior to other brooms available because of minimal winterkill and ability to thrive in heavy soils. Benefits from some winter water. Plant select in 2000.

BUCKTHORN, COLUMNAR (Rhamnus frangula ‘ Columnaris’ ) ht. 12-15 ft., spd. 5-6ft. Full Sun, low to moderate water needs. Tall, columnar shrub with handsome glossy green foliage and purple fruit in late summer. Yellow fall color. The unique vertical habit of this shrub makes it great for a dense hedge or screen. In spite of its name, this shrub is thornless.

BUCKTHORN, SMITH’S (Rhamnus smithii ) ht. 6-10 ft., spd 10-14 ft. Tolerates full sun, low water needs XERIC. A native of central Colorado. Handsome, glossy dark green leaves and black fruits to 1.5” long. Tolerant of dry conditions. Golden-yellow fall color. There is a very nice specimen at Denver Botanic Gardens. Plant Select designate.

BUCKTHORN, TALLHEDGE GLOSSY (Rhamnus frangula ‘Columnaris’ ) ht. 8-12ft, spd. 3-4ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. These shrubs are multi-stemmed and upright in form with medium texture. They have a dark green, shiny leaf. Flowers have an extremely long bloom time. The fruit is a showy reddish-black to purplish-black. Fall color is yellow

BUFFALOBERRY, SILVER (Shepherdia argentea) Ht. 10-15ft., spd. 10-12ft. Full sun. Low water needs (xeric). Tree-like shrub with silvery foliage. The bunch tips are generally thorny. Its small, edible, orange-red berries can be used to make jelly or left as a treat for birds. Needs male and female plants to produce fruit.

DWARF BURNING BUSH (Euonymus alata ‘Compactus’ ) ht. 5 ft., spd. 4 ft., part shade to full sun, moderate water needs, deer resistant Dwarf form of burning bush. Corky winged branches with brilliant crimson fall color. Fine for hedges. You will really enjoy this hardy shrub.

BURNING BUSH, GROVE DWARF (Euonymus alatus ‘Grove Compact’) Ht. 5-6ft., spd. 5-6ft. Full sun to part shade. Low to moderate water needs. An improved compact burning bush with a more compact mounding form and more showy bark wings. Brilliant red fall color.

BUTTERFLY BUSH (Buddleia davidii) ht 5 ft, spd: 5 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. This shrub is a vigorous grower with large pink flower spikes from July through September. It is attractive to butterflies. Tops can die back in northern areas, but will bloom on new wood each year.

BUTTERFLY BUSH, PINK see “Butterfly Bush”

BUTTERFLY BUSH, RED see “Butterfly Bush”

BUTTERFLY BUSH, SILVER FOUNTAIN (Buddleia alternifolia ‘Argentea’ ) ht. 8-10 ft., spd 6-8 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. A shrub that does well in a variety of soils and forms a striking vase-shaped mound. The twigs are long and thin, giving the plant a wide spreading and pendulous habit. The foliage is blue gray or sometimes silver. And finely textured. Fragrant early June flowers are a bright lilac and spiral along the previous year’s branches in candy-cane fashion. Very attractive to butterflies. Plant Select winner 1998.

BUTTERFLY BUSH, TRI-COLOR (Buddleia davidii ‘Tri-Color’) ht 5 ft, spd: 5 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. This butterfly bush has white, pink, and purple flowers.

CHERRY, CANADA RED (Prunus virginiana ‘Canada Red’) ht. 20-25ft. spd. 18-20ft., low to moderate water needs(xeric), full to part sun. New growth is bright green, turning to burgundy-red as the leaves mature. White flowers in 3”-6” long drooping racemes appear mid-spring followed by small ¼” dark purple fruit. Fast growing plant that can provide a quick screen and attracts birds. Easiest to use as a shrub unless suckers are maintained while the tree is young.

CHERRY, NANKING (Prunus tomentosa ) ht. 8-10 ft, spd. 10-15 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. A densely branched large shrub with pubescent green foliage. Edible red fruit that attracts birds follows showy white spring flowers. The tan to red-brown bark is exfoliating. Interesting when used in mass plantings or pruned to a small tree. A picturesque large shrub that should be used more.

CHOKEBERRY, BLACK (Aronia melanocarpa) Ht. 5-6ft., spd. 5-6ft. Full sun to part shade. Low to moderate water needs. Small white flowers in May followed by ¼” small black fruits that may persist into winter. Summer foliage is glossy green turning to a radiant red in fall.

CHOKEBERRY, PURPLE (Aronia x prunifolia ) Ht. 8-12 ft, spd. 6-10 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. A hybrid between A. arbutifolia and A. melanocarpa thought to be naturally occurring. Displays hybrid vigor, as it grows taller than both its parents. White flowers bloom in terminal clusters in early May, followed by purple fruit in fall. Outstanding red fall color

CHOKECHERRY, GREEN (Prunus virginiana) Ht. 15-25 ft., spd. 15-20 ft. Tolerates full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Large native shrub. Fragrant white flowers in pendulous racemes appear in early May, followed by edible black fruit that attracts birds. Fast growing plant that spreads by suckers. Useful as a quick screen.

CORALBERRY, HANCOCK (Symphoricarpos x chenaultii ‘Hancock’) Ht. 2-3ft., spd. 6-10ft. Full sun to part shade. Low to moderate water needs. Light, blue-green, fine textured foliage with small, pink spring flowers followed by red berries that hold into winter. The spreading habit creates an excellent groundcover for erosion control on banks and slopes. Benefits from aggressive rejuvenations pruning every few years.

CORALBERRY, RED (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus ) ht. 3-4ft, spd. 4-5ft. Full sun to mostly shade, low to moderate water needs. Upright, arching growth habit with slender branches. Profusion of creamy white summer flowers. Heavily fruited with large clusters of ¼” coral red berries that last all winter. Good for erosion control, or groundcover.

COTONEASTER, CRANBERRY (Cotoneaster apiculatus ) Ht. 2-3 ft., spd. 5-7 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. A cotoneaster with small glossy green leaves on arching branches. Large red berries in late summer. Orange-red fall color. Has a fine texture when in leaf and a coarse silhouette in winter. Use in masses as a ground cover or as an accent plant.

COTONEASTER, HEDGE (Cotoneaster lucidus ) ht. 6-8ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Large shrub with glossy dark green foliage and upright growth. Black fruits follow small inconspicuous pink spring flowers. Outstanding orange-red fall color. Tolerates shade well. Good Screen or hard hedge that can be pruned for a formal look.

COTONEASTER, SPREADING (Cotoneaster divaricatus ) ht. 5-6 ft., spd 6-8 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. An ornamental shrub with arching branches. Summer leaf color is an attractive, glossy dark green. Fall color can be a striking combination of yellow, orange, and red. Small pink flowers appear in late spring but tend to be hidden behind the leaves. The small bright red fruit ripens in September and persists into late fall. Useful as a screen or large hedge.

COTONEASTER, SZECHUAN FIRE (Cotoneaster ignavus ) ht. 6-8 ft., spd 4-6 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. An extremely hardy cotoneaster with dark red ¼” fruit. The leaves are heavily pubescent, giving them a blue cast. Yellow fall color. Selected from the USDA Experimental Station in Cheyenne, WY and a favorite of Mr. Howard who was a superintendent of the station. A great hardy cotoneaster.

CREAMBUSH (Holodiscus discolor) Ht. 5-7ft., spd. 6-8ft. Full sun. Low water needs (xeric). Northwest native plant with creamy white flowers in panicles, blooming in midsummer. Erect to arching basal stems with reddish brown exfoliating bark. Hairy leaves are light green, broadly ovate and coarsely toothed. Flowers have a sweet aromatic cream-like scent. Reddish tan seed heads in fall. The wood had many uses for the native peoples of the Northwest, as well as the flowers, which were used medicinally. Drought resistant, but if given regular water may get larger that the listed size.

CURRANT, ALPINE (Ribes alpinum ) ht. 3-5 ft., spd 3-5 ft. Tolerates full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Compact rounded bush excellent for small hedges or as a backdrop for flowers. Requires very little shearing to maintain a neat, tidy appearance. Glossy dark green summer foliage.

CURRANT, CRANDALL CLOVE (Ribes odoratum ‘Crandall’ ) ht. 4-6 ft, spd. 4-6 ft. Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). Native shrub with yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. The flowers have a strong clove fragrance. Black ½”- ¾” fruits ripen in mid-July with a sweet spicy flavor. Light green tri-lobed foliage turns orange in fall.

CURRANT, GOLDEN (Ribes aureum) Ht. 1-2 ft., spd. 1-2 ft. Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). Cinnamon-scented, yellow flowers in May. Green, lobed leaves turn scarlet in fall. Makes a nice accent or hedge.

CURRANT, GWEN’S BUFFALO (Ribes aureum ‘Gwen’s Buffalo’ ) ht. 5-6 ft, spd. 5-6 ft. Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). A selection of the Rocky Mountain native with an improved fruiting habit. Very fragrant yellow blooms appear in May followed by black teardrop-shaped edible fruit. Fall color is a fine orange to red. Tolerates dry conditions.

CURRANT, JOSTABERRY (Ribes x ‘Jostaberry’) Full sun, a cross between the black currant and the gooseberry, made in Germany. The fruit is twice the size of the currant and intermediate in flavor between the two parents. A very vigorous, thornless plant that is resistant to white pine blister rust.

CURRANT, RED LAKE (Ribes sativum ‘Red Lake’) ht: 5-6 ft, spd: 3-4 ft. Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). Medium sized red berries in long, easy to pick clusters ripen in July to mid August. Vigorous, high yielding variety that produces fruit on 2-3 year woods. Great for jams, jellies, pies, or fresh for those who like tart fruit. Best fruit production in full sun.

DOGWOOD, BAILEY REDTWIG (Cornus sericea var. ‘baileyi’ ) ht. 8-10 ft, spd. 8-10 ft. Full sun to part shade, moderate water needs. A large shrub with medium green foliage and dense, upright growth. Blue-black fruits follow cream white late spring flowers. Stems turn a showy burgundy in winter. Burgundy-red fall color. Good screen or hardy hedge that can be clipped for a formal look.

DOGWOOD, GRAY (Cornus racemosa ) ht. 10-15 ft, spd. 10-15 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Compact tree with round head. Creamy white flowers in early June. The attractive 0.25” white fruit, which drops in fall, leaves bright red pedicels that persist into winter. The fruit pedicels contrast well with the distinctive gray bark. Fine burgundy fall color. Tolerates alkaline soils.

DOGWOOD, ISANTI (Cornus sericea ‘Isanti’ ) ht. 5-6 ft, spd. 8-10 ft. Full sun to part shade, moderate water needs. It is a denser and lower growing dogwood than the Bailey Redtwig with the same bright red stems in winter. Creamy white flowers bloom in late spring, followed by abundant white fruit. Fall color is a dark purple-red. This combination makes for a striking winter silhouette.

DOGWOOD, IVORY HALO (Cornus alba ‘Bailhalo’ ) ht. 5-6 ft., spd. 5-6 ft. Part Shade, moderate water needs. A selection of Variegated Dogwood with the same attractive variegation and winter twig color but has a more compact form.

DOGWOOD, YELLOWTWIG (Cornus sericea ‘Flaviramea’ ) ht 6-8 ft. spd. 8-10 ft. Part shade, moderate water needs. Dogwood with bight yellow branches in winter. Clusters of white flowers in late spring followed by a white fruit. Summer foliage is dark glossy green turning reddish-purple in fall. Needs protection from winter sun.

DOGWOOD, VARIEGATED (Cornus alba ‘Argenteo Marginata’) Ht. 6-8ft., spd. 5-8ft. Part shade to shade. Moderate water needs. Dogwood with showy variegated green and white foliage. Stems turn blood red in winter. Creamy white flowers appear in late May to early June. Does best in moist shady areas or eastern exposures, does not tolerate full sun well. All the red stemmed dogwoods require pruning of the oldest branches to ensure vibrant winter color.

ELDERBERRY, GOLDEN (Sambucus canadensis ‘Aurea’ ) ht. 8-12 ft., spd 8-12 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. Rapidly growing shrub with bright golden foliage. Fragrant, white, flat-headed flower clusters in early summer, followed by black, juicy, edible fruits. Good shrub for fast screening and color contrast. Fruit is great for jelly, wine, and for wildlife but requires more than one plant for pollination and fruit set.

EYUONOMUS, MANHATTAN (Euonymus kiautschovicus ‘Manhattan’ ) ht. 4-6 ft, spd. 4-6 ft, Full to part shade, low to moderate water. Upright growing evergreen shrub with very glossy, dark green, 2”-2.5” leaves, which are larger that those of other evergreen Euonymus. Moderate to fast grower. Needs to be planted in location protected from winter sun.

FERNBUSH (Chamaebatiaria millefolium ) ht. 4-6 ft., spd. 4-6 ft. Tolerates full sun, low water needs XERIC. Small gray-green pinnately compound foliage gives a fine texture to this delicately aromatic, drought tolerant plant. Small white flower clusters in upright panicles appear throughout the summer. Blooms late into fall. During severe winters, may die to snow line, but will quickly grow back.

FORSYTHIA, NOTHERN GOLD (Forsythia x ‘Northern Gold’ ) ht. 6-8 ft, spd. 5-7 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Upright form. Outstanding yellow flowers with excellent bud hardiness. Lower growing than other Forsythias.

FORSYTHIA, SPRING GLORY (Forsythia x intermedia ‘Spring Glory’) Ht. 8ft., spd 5ft. Full sun. Low to moderate water needs. Vigorous shrub with small, yellow blooms on upright branches in early spring before leafing out.

HOLLY, CREEPING OREGON GRAPE (Mahonia repens ) ht. 12-18 ft, spd. 3-4 ft, Full to part shade, low to moderate water needs. This Rocky Mountain native makes an excellent groundcover, spreading through underground stolons. Evergreen leaves turn red in fall and make wonderful Christmas decorations. Yellow flowers appear in late May to June followed by blue berries.

HONEYSUCKLE, ARNOLD RED (Lonicera tatarica ‘Arnold Red’ ) ht. 8-10 ft, spd. 6-8 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Attractive, dark blue-green foliage on graceful branches. Profuse flower display of fragrant dark red blooms in May, followed by large bright red berries through June and July. Easily grown in any soil. Very effectively used for borders or informal hedges.

HONEYSUCKLE, BLUE VELVET (Lonicera korolkowii ‘Floribunda’ ) ht. 8-10 ft, spd. 8-12 ft., Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. An experiment from the Cheyenne station that is very, very hardy. Pubescent light blue foliage in spring matures to gray-green. Pale pink flowers bloom in profusion during May to early June. Plant select winner in 1999.

HONEYSUCKLE, CLAVEY’S DWARF (Lonicera x xylosteoides ‘Clavey’s Dwarf’ ) ht. 6 ft., spd. 4 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Yellow flowers in May, red berries in fall, good compact foliage. Makes a good hedge.

HONEYSUCKLE, DROPMORE (Lonicera x brownii ‘Dropmore Scarlet’ ) ht. 20 ft. Tolerates full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. A vigorous, twining vine, typically grown on a trellis, or other support. Without support, Dropmore becomes a sprawling, mounding shrub useful as a distinctive groundcover. The fragrant, orange-red blossoms bloom abundantly in June and sporadically throughout the rest of the season. Fast growing.

HONEYSUCKLE, DWARF BUSH (Diervilla Ionicera ) ht. 3-4 ft, spd. 3-4 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Dwarf mounding shrub with handsome foliage. Throughout the season this is a multi-colored plant with the leaves emerging a reddish-purple, then turning green as they mature. No known insect or disease problems. Reddish-purple fall color. Small yellow flowers add additional interest during early summer. Excellent for mass planting and slopes.

HONEYSUCKLE, EMERLAD MOUND (Lonicera xylosteum ‘Emerald Mound’) Ht. 2-4ft., spd. 4-6ft. Full sun to part shade. Low to moderate water needs. Shrub with low arching branches forming a compact mound. Insignificant pale yellow flowers are followed by attractive dark red berries in fall. Dark green leaves appear very early in spring. No significant fall color. Excellent in foundations plantings or as a ground cover.

HONEYSUCKLE, HECKROTTI (Lonicera tatarica ‘heckrotti’ ) ht. 8-10 ft., spd. 6-8 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Attractive, dark blue-green foliage on graceful branches. Profuse flower display of fragrant dark red blooms in May, followed by large bright red berries through June and July. Easily grown in any soil. Very effectively used for borders or informal hedges.

HONEYSUCKLE, HONEYROSE ht. 8-10 ft., spd. 8-10 ft., part shade to full sun, low to moderate water needs. Dark green foliage, light red flowers in spring followed by red berries. Yellow brown fall color.

HONEYSUCKLE, TINY TRUMPETS (Lonicera syringantha wolfii ) ht. 3-6 ft., spd. 6-9 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. A dense, finely branched shrub with a horizontal growth habit. The narrow blue-green leaves contrast nicely with the red stem color of new growth. Extremely fragrant pale violet flowers are borne in clusters in late spring. A plant worth growing for its sweet flowers.

HYDRANGEA, ANABELLE (Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ ) ht. 3-5 ft., spd 3-6 ft. Tolerates full to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Dense shrub with large medium green leaves and stout stems creating a coarse texture. Huge, 12” wide globe-shaped clusters of flowers, opening pale green and maturing to white, are borne July through Sept. Generally dies to the ground and should be pruned just above the soil in late fall or early spring. Prefers well-drained soil.

IVE, ENGLEMAN (Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmanni) Ht. 30-50ft. Full sun to part shade. Low to moderate water needs. Hardy vine with handsome, dense green foliage that turns bright red in the fall. Blue-black fruit hangs on well into winter. Climbs with its own tendrils, but may need some support. Also make s a good groundcover that spreads quickly. Less vigorous than the species with smaller leaflets.

JUNIPER, ARCADIA (Juniperus sabina ‘Arcadia’) Ht: 2-3 ft. Spd: 6-10 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Bright green lacy scale-like foliage, with a tiered horizontal habit. Resistant to juniper blight

JUNIPER, BAR HARBOR (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Bar Harbor’ ) ht. 6-12 in., spd 6-10 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). A low growing spreading form that hugs the ground. Summer foliage is a soft gray-blue becoming a silvery plum color in winter.

JUNIPER, BLUE POINT (Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’) Ht: 8-12 ft. Spd: 4-6 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Keeps its natural broad, pyramidal shape without shearing. Reaches a height of about half of most other uprights

JUNIPER, BLUE CHIP (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’ ) ht. 8-12 in., spd 6-10 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Blue foliage on a prostrate spreader with a high center. The branchlets are upright giving a more feathery appearance. The winter color is an attractive silvery plum-purple.

JUNIPER, BUFFALO (Juniperus sabina ‘Buffalo’ ) ht. 1-2 ft., spd. 6-10 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Feathery, bright green foliage. Mounding habit. A female which produces attractive blue berries. Probably one of the most planted juniper on the face of the earth.

JUNIPER, CALGARY CARPET (Juniperus Sabina ‘Monna’) Ht: 1-2 ft., Spd: 6-10 ft. Full sun. Low water needs (xeric). A low growing broad spreading selection with light green, feathery foliage. The branches radiate out from the center of the plant creating a spray effect. “Sierra Spreader” is another common name.

JUNIPER, COMPACT PFITZER (Juniperus chinensis ‘Pfiteriana Compacta’) Ht. 3-4 ft. Spd: 6-12 ft. Full sun. Medium, compact, spreading Pfitzer with light green awl-like foliage. Dense form with lower more horizontally spreading branches than other Pfitzers. One of the most prickly Pfitzers, making it a great choice for traffic control.

JUNIPER, GOLD TIP (Juniperus chinensis ‘Pfitzeriana Aurea’ ) ht. 5-8 ft., spd. 8-12 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Gray-green foliage with bright golden yellow new growth tips. A larger and more arching juniper that Old Gold Juniper. Color becomes yellow-green in winter

JUNIPER, GREEN SARGENT (Juniperus chinesis ‘Green Sargent’ ) ht. 2-3 ft., spd. 8-10 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Low spreading, densely branched. A beautiful Juniper for our area.

JUNIPER, HOLBERT (Juniperus chinensis ‘Holbert’ ) ht. 2-4 ft., spd. 6-12 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Silvery-blue foliage on a low-growing, widely spreading form. Retains its attractive thought he winter. Mostly scale-type foliate. A beautiful and underused spreader.

JUNIPER, OLD GOLD (Juniperus chinensis ‘Old Gold’ ) ht. 3-4 ft., spd. 6-12 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). A juniper with a compact form, which also boasts a slight graceful arching to the tips of the branches. New growth has a bright golden-yellow color that deepens in the winter. Full sun will result in its best color.

JUNIPER, SEA GREEN (Juniperus chinesis ‘Sea Green’ ) ht. 5-8 ft., spd 8-10 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Lush, dark green foliage with fountain-like arching branches. The growth habit is a dense, upright vase-shape. The same juniper as the trademarked plant “Mint Julep”.

JUNIPER, TAMI (Juniperus sabina var. tamariscifolia ) ht. 3-4 ft., spd 6-10 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Bright medium green foliage in an asymmetrical mound with a tiered branching habit.

JUNIPER, WILTON SPREADING (BLUE RUG) (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltoni’ ) ht. 4-6 inches, spd. 6-10 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Ground hugging, spreading juniper with silver-blue foliage and berries. Foliage turns a purplish color in winter. Excellent evergreen groundcover for hot, dry areas, and slopes. Will cascade over retaining walls.

LEAD PLANT (Amorpha canescens ) ht. 2-4 ft, spd 2-4 ft, Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). Nitrogen fixing native shrub with 3-4” spikes of purple flowers appearing mid to late summer. Open habit with arching stems. Pinnately compound leaves having small, oval gray-green leaflets. When in bloom one of the more showy western plants. Tolerates dry soils.

LILAC, BEAUTIY OF MOSCOW (Syringa vulgaris ‘Beauty of Moscow’ ) ht. 10-12 ft, spd. 8-10 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Pale lavender pink buds open to double white flowers whose pointed petals give a star-shaped look.

LILAC, CHARLES JOLY (Syringa vulgaris ‘Charles Joly’) ht. 8-10 ft., spd. 6 ft., part shade to full sun, low to moderate water needs, deer resistant. Double wine purple flower clusters. Fragrant.

LILAC, COMMON PURPLE (Syringa vulgaris ) ht. 12-15 ft., spd. 8-12 ft., part shade to full sun, low water needs(xeric), deer resistant. Hardy, popular shrub. Delicate, fragrant, purple flowers in spring.

LILAC, COMMON WHITE (Syringa vulgaris alba ) ht. 12-15 ft., spd. 8-12 ft., part shade to full sun, low water needs(xeric), deer resistant. Hardy, vigorous shrub. Pure white flowers in spring. Fragrant.

LILAC, DONALD WYMAN ht. 8-10 ft., spd. 4-8 ft., part shade to full sun, low to moderate water needs, deer resistant. Red-purple flower clusters. Blooms later than most lilacs.

LILAC, DWARF KOREAN (Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ ) ht. 5-7 ft, spd 5-7 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Small, wavy, dark green leaves and fragrant lavender flowers. Blooms well at an early age. Full, evenly-shaped plant. It is excellent as a foundation or border plant, alone or in masses.

LILAC, FRENCH PURPLE (Syringa vulgaris) Ht: 12-15 ft., Spd: 8-12 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). French hybrids are strong, sturdy plants that have not problem with suckers from the understock. They will give a lifetime of satisfaction.

LILAC, ISABELLA CANADIAN (Syringa x prestoniae ‘Isabella’ ) ht. 10-12 ft, spd. 10-12 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Lavender flowers. Profuse bloomer even as a young plant.

LILAC, LAVENDER LADY ht. 8-10 ft., spd. 6-8 ft., part shade to full sun, low to moderate water needs, deer resistant, Lavender flower cluster. Fragrant.

LILAC, LEMOINE (Syringa vulgaris) Ht: 12 ft., Spd: 8 ft. Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). A French hybrid that is a strong and sturdy plant that has no problem with suckers from the understock.

LILAC, MINUET CANADIAN (Syringa x prestoniae ‘Minuet’ ) ht. 6-9 ft, spd 4-6 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. A dwarf stature of 5’ in 10 years with a dense, upright form. Fragrant lavender flowers

LILAC, MISS CANADA (Syringa x prestoniae ‘Miss Canada’) Ht: 6-9 ft., Spd: 6-9 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. This lilac has true deep pink flowers. It is a smaller, more rounded form then the other Canadian Lilacs

LILAC, MISS KIM (Syringa patula ‘Miss Kim) ht. 8-10 ft, spd. 10-15 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Hardy late blooming lilac with dark green foliage. Good burgundy fall color. Pale blue lilac flowers appear after other lilacs have finished. A selection made from a lilac native to the Korean mountains and named after the most common name in Korea. Prefers a moist, but well drained soil. Fragrant.

LILAC, MONGE (Syringa vulgaris ‘Monge’ ) ht. 10-12 ft., spd 8-12 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. Large, single, deep purple florets are borne on long, loose, symmetrical panicles. Profuse bloomer.

LILAC, MOUNT BAKER (Syringa x hyacinthiflora ‘Mount Baker’ ) ht. 10-12 ft, spd 10-12 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Large snowy panicles of single white florets. A very fragrant lilac.

LILAC, NOCTURNE CANADIAN (Syringa x prestoniae ‘Nocturne’ ) ht. 10-12 ft., spd. 10-12 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. Lavender blue. This is the easiest lilac to train into a single stem specimen

LILAC, POCOHONTAS (Syringa x hyacinthiflora ‘Pocohontas') ht. 10-12 ft, spd. 10-12 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Single, deep violet blooms cover this lilac in a cloud of fragrance. A tough and showy lilac that has one of the best flower displays as a young plant.

LILAC, SAUGEANA CHINESE (Syringa x chinensis ‘Saugeana’ ) ht. 10-12 ft, spd. 8-10 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Fast growing, with smaller leaves than most other lilacs. Profuse bloomer with a deeper purple color that the regular Chinese Lilac. Wonderful hedge or screen plant because it holds its foliage down to the ground.

LILAC, SENSATION (Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ (PP1242) ) ht. 8-10 ft. spd. 8-12 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. This lovely unusual lilac boasts large single florets of purple edged with white. Plant this lilac where its unique flowers can be enjoyed up close, very striking!

LILAC, TINKERBELL (Syringa x ‘Bailbelle’ ) Ht: 5-6 ft., Spd: 4-5 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. A new lilac introduced by Bailey Nurseries resulting from a cross between S. meyeri ‘Palabin’ and S. microphylla ‘Suberba’. A compact lilac with a later bloom time then the french hybrids. Wine-red buds open to pink trumpet shaped florets with a spicy fragrance.

MOHOGANY, CURL LEAF (Cercocarpus ledifolius) Ht.10-20ft., spd. 8-12ft. Low water needs (xeric). A drought tolerant large shrub or small tree native to the foothill regions of the West and Southwest. Upright growth habit. Lance-shaped leathery leaves are dark green in color with edges that curl under, giving this plant its common name. During most winters foliage is evergreen. Attractive, curled, fuzzy “seed tails” provide fall interest.

MOHOGANY, HARIY MOUNTAIN (Cercocarpus breviflorus) Ht. 8-12ft., spd. 8-12ft. Full sun. Low water needs (xeric). A large shrub native to the Southwest. Small narrow gray-green foliage stays evergreen in protected sites. Inconspicuous flowers are followed by slender fuzzy seed “tails”. Tolerant of poor soils, heat, and dry conditions.

MOHOGANY, LITTLELEAF MOUNTAIN (Cercocarpus intricatus ) ht. 3-5 ft, spd. 3-5 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). A very dense and rounded shrub with stiff intertwining branches. Tiny almost needle-like evergreen leaves. Very drought tolerant and slow growing.

MANZANITA, COLORADO (Arctostaphylos x coloradensis ) ht. 3-4 ft, spd 4-6 ft. Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). Dense rounded form with smooth cinnamon-red to purplish exfoliating bark, and bright green oval leaves. Pink or white flowers appear in late spring followed by a dry red berry in Sept-Oct. A drought tolerant plant with a lush green appearance.

MOCKORANGE, CHEYENNE (Philadelphus lewixii ‘Cheyenne’ ) ht. 6-9 ft, spd 5-8 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Broad rounded to upright shrub. Numerous dense racemes of 1”-1.25” pure white flowers appear in early summer. Flowers have a sweet fragrance. This is the only mockorange at the Cheyenne Station that is still blooming and doing well after many years of neglect. Plant Select 2001

MOCKORANGE, LITTLELEAF (Philadelphus microphyllus) Ht. 3-4ft., spd. 3-5ft. Full sun. Low water needs (xeric). Slow growing native species of mockorange that can reach 6ft. in height. Pure white starry flowers bloom in June and are quite fragrant. The ½” leaves are small fo the species and give this plant a unique fine texture.

MOCKORANGE, MINNESOTA SNOWFLAKE (Philadelphus virginalis ‘Minnesota Snowflake’ ) ht. 3-5 ft., spd. 3-5 ft., full sun, moderate water needs. Very double, sweet scented, white flowers in early summer. A well branched shrub retaining its’ foliage better than most mockorangess.

NINEBARK, DART’S GOLD (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Dart’s Gold’ ) ht. 4-6 ft, spd 5-6 ft. Full sun, low to moderate water needs. Small, dense upright shrub. Foliage emerges golden-yellow then matures to a bright yellow-green. White flowers open in late spring. One of the best performing yellow foliage plants for alkaline soils.

NINEBARK, DIABLO (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Monlo’ ) ht. 8-10 ft, spd 8-10 ft. Full sun, low to moderate water needs. A ninebark selected for bright maroon leaf color. Cream white flowers accent the red-purple foliage in early summer. Needs full sun for best foliage color. Its upright arching habit and leaf color make this an excellent plant for a hedge of a shrub border.

NINEBARK, DWARF (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Nana’ ) ht. 4-6 ft., spd 4-6 ft. Tolerates full sun to shade, low to moderate water needs. Attractive plant with small green leaves on a dense, bushy form. White flowers in May to June are followed by small reddish brown seed pods. Useful as a hedge plant.

NINEBARK, MOUNTAIN (Physocarpus monogynus ) ht. 3-4 ft., spd. 3-4 ft. Tolerates full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Compact native shrub with medium green foliage. Clusters of ¼ - ½” white flowers, tinged with rose, appear in late May to early June. Bark is exfoliating. Orange to red fall color. Effective for massing and low hedging.

NINEBARK, SUMMER WINE (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Summer Wine’) Ht. 5-6ft., spd. 5-6ft. Full Sun. Low to moderate water needs. A new improved Ninebark, combines the fine texture and compact branching of ‘Nana’ with the dark foliage of Diabolo. Pinkish-white button-like flowers in mid-summer.

PEASHRUB, GLOBE (Caragana frutex ‘Globosa’ ) ht. 2-3 ft., spd 2-3 ft. Tolerates full sun, low water needs XERIC. This small, slow-growing, dense shrub does not sucker. Useful as a low formal hedge or small specimen. The tight, round shape and soft light green foliage gives a boxwood like appearance in summer.

PEASHRUB, SIBERIAN (Caragana arborescens ) ht. 12-15 ft. spd., 8-10 ft. Tolerates full sun, low water needs XERIC. Pinnately compound bright green leaves emerge on copper-green branches in spring. Showy yellow pea-like flowers appear in late May followed by pea-like pods. Excellent as screen, hedge, or windbreak, but will become open at base as plant ages. Tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

PEASHRUB, SUTHERLAND (Caragana arborescens ‘Sutherland’ ) ht. 12-20 ft, spd. 4-6 ft. Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). A unique fastigiate from of C. arborescens found at the Cheyenne Research Station. An extremely hardy columnar shrub or small tree that could be used for screens or strong vertical statements in the landscape. Glossy sienna brown bark adds winter interest. Yellow, pea-like flowers appear in late spring

PLUM, AMERICAN (Prunus americana ) ht. 10-12 ft., spd. 10-12 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Small native tree or large shrub with very fragrant 1” white flowers that open before leaves emerges in early April. 1” yellow to red fruit ripens in August and can be used for jams or jellies. Can be grown as a large multi-stem shrub or a single stem small tree. Will tolerant dry alkaline soils, and thrives on neglect. In the wild it suckers and spreads to form lovely drifting colonies.

PLUM, DOUBLE FLOWERING (Prunus triloba ) ht. 6-10 ft. spd 10-12 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Beautiful and abundant double pink flowers to 1” in April and May make this plant a crowd pleaser. Often confused with the Pink Flowering Almond, but Double Flowering Plum is a larger plant with larger, darker pink flowers. Prefers well drained soils. Can be pruned into an attractive small tree

POTENTILLA, ABBOTSWOOD (Potentilla fruticosa ‘Abbotswood’ ) ht. 2-4 ft, spd 2-4 ft, Full sun, low to moderate water. Blue-green foliage with large pure white flowers. Dense growth habit. Makes a fine foundation plant. One of the best white potentillas.

POTENTILLA, FOREVER GOLD (Potentilla fruticosa var. ‘prudomnii’) Ht. 2-3ft., spd. 2-3ft. Full sun. Low to moderate water needs. A selection from the Cheyenne Experimental Station. A potentilla having an erect habit with leaves that are light green above and gray-green below. Pale yellow flowers. An early flowering variety with one of the longest and most profuse bloom periods of any potentilla.

POTENTILLA, GOLD DROP (Potentilla fruticosa ‘Gold Drop’ ) ht. 2-4 ft, spd. 2-3 ft. Full sun, low to moderate water. A compact and finely textured potentilla. Abundant 1” bight yellow flowers bloom steadily all summer. Medium green foliage.

POTENTILLA, GOLDFINGER (Potentilla fruticosa ‘Goldfinger’ ) ht. 3-5 ft, spd 3-5 ft. Full sun, low to moderate water needs. An improved variety with an erect habit and consistent bloom cycle. The 1.5” golden-yellow flowers bloom all summer. Medium green foliage. The best tall-growing, bright yellow potentilla to date.

POTENTILLA, GOLD STAR ht. 1-2 ft., spd. 2-3 ft., full sun, low to moderate water, deer resistant . Not just another yellow potentilla. This one is special with its dwarf habit and large, 2”, golden yellow flowers. This is new and rapidly becoming a favorite.

POTENTILLA, JACKMAN (Potentilla fruticosa ‘Jackman’ ) ht. 3-5 ft, spd. 3-5 ft, Full sun, low to moderate water needs. Larger leaf than other potentillas with a more upright habit. Dark green foliage. Bright golden-yellow 1.5” blooms throughout the summer. One of the most attractive potentillas in the collection at the USDA Experimental Station in Cheyenne.

POTENTILLA, KATHERINE DYKES (Potentilla fruticosa ‘Katherine Dykes’ ) ht. 2-3 ft., spd. 3-4 ft., full sun, low to moderate water, deer resistant Low-spreading growth habit. Flower soft creamy yellow, leaves more gray-green

POTENTILLA, MT. EVEREST ht. 2-3 ft., spd. 2-3 ft., full sun, low to moderate water needs, deer resistant White flowers bloom well into fall. Yellow fall foliage.

POTENTILLA, PINK BEAUTY (Potentilla fruticosa ‘Pink Beauty’ ) ht. 3-4 ft, spd. 3-4 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Foliage is bright green and lush. Pink color is retained best when used on eastern exposures.

POTENTILLA, PRAIRIE SNOW (Potentilla fruticosa va. ‘davurica’ ) ht. 2 ½ -4 ft., spd, 2-4 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. A potentilla with an upright compact form and bright green glossy foliage. Approximately 80% of the blooms have a double row of petals, which become more abundant on older plants.

POTENTILLA, SNOWBIRD (Potentilla fruticosa ‘Snowbird’ ) ht. 2 1/2 –4 ft, spd .2-4 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. A potentilla with an upright compact form and bright green glossy foliage. Approximately 80% of the blooms have a double row of petals, which become more abundant on older plants.

POTENTILLA, YELLOW GEM (Potentilla fruticosa ‘Yellow Gem’) Ht. 1-2ft., spd. 3-6ft. Full sun. Low to moderate water needs. A potentilla with a unique procumbent habit ideal for the rock garden. The new twig growth is red contrasting with the pubescent gray-green foliage. Bright yellow flowers all summer.

PRIVET, CHEYENNE (Ligustrum vulgare ‘Cheyenne’ ) ht. 5-6 ft., spd. 4-5 ft., part shade to full sun, low to moderate water needs. Excellent for medium hedge. Small, dark green leaves hanging on late in autumn. Most hardy privet.

PRIVET, GOLDEN VICARY (Ligustrum x vicary ) ht. 4-6 ft., spd. 4-6 ft., moderate water needs, part shade to full sun. Bright yellow foliage. Small white flower clusters in spring. Brown to maroon purple fall color.

PRIVET, LODENSE (Ligustrum vulgare ‘Lodense’ ) ht. 3-5 ft, spd. 2-4 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. An excellent low-growing hedge plant that makes a great formal look. Glossy green foliage holds on well late into the season, though it has no significant fall color. Very compact, dense, slow growth keeps this plant in bounds.

PRIVET, NEW MEXICAN (Forestiera neo-mexicana ) ht. 8-15 ft. spd 8-12 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Small yellow flowers appear before leaves, followed by 0.8” dark blue fruit in late July to August. The fruit is usually consumed by birds. Silky smooth blond bark adds interest when lower branches are removed to create a small multi-stemmed tree. Native to the southern Rock Mountain region. A great aspen alternative.

PURPLE LEAF SAND CHERRY/PRUNUS CISTENA (Prunus x cistena) ht. 6-8 ft., spd. 5-6 ft., full sun, low to moderate water needs, Upright shrub with purple-red foliage. Very hardy and colorful. Fruitless. Small, pinkish-white flowers in spring.

RABBITBUSH, DWARF BLUE (Chrysothamnus nauseosus nauseosus ) ht. 1-4 ft., spd. 2-4 ft. Tolerates full sun, low water needs XERIC. Smaller, more compact form of rabbitbush with blue-gray leaf color.

RABBITBUSH, TALL BLUE (Chrysothamnus nauseosus albicaulis ) ht. 4-6 ft, spd. 4-6 ft. Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). Bushy, semi-evergreen native shrub with thin bluer-green leaves and showy golden-yellow flower clusters in fall. Tolerates poor soils and grows naturally in very dry sites.

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ROSE, AUSTRIAN COPPER (Rosa foetida ‘Bicolor’ ) ht. 6-8 ft, spd 4-6 ft. Full Sun, low to moderate water. Easily recognized shrub rose with single coppery-red and yellow bicolor flowers. This tall, upright plant blooms with large, flowering masses in June. A rose that has been enjoyed in gardens in Europe since the 1500’s. Some branches may produce all yellow blooms resulting in both yellow and coppery-red blooms. A hardy specimen. Non-recurrent

ROSE, KNOCK OUT (Rosa x ‘RADrazz’ (PP11836)) Ht. 3-4ft., spd 3-4ft. Full sun. Low to moderate water needs. 2000 AARS winner. Deep red buds open to large, single, cherry-like blossoms. The very disease resistant is foliage dark green tinged with burgundy. Bright orange-red hips add great fall interest. Everblooming.

ROSE, NEARLY WILD (Rosa x ‘Nearly Wild’) Ht. 2-3ft., spd. 3-5ft. Full Sun. Low to moderate water needs. Shrub rose with fragrant, 2-2 ½” single pink flowers from June until frost. Attractive plant with a bushy habit. Vigorous and disease resistant. Useful in mass plantings as a ground cover. Everblooming

ROSE, SEA FOAM (Rosa x ‘Sea Foam’) Ht. 2-3ft., spd 3-5ft. Full Sun. Low to moderate water needs. Glossy, dark green, disease resistant foliage. Double white blooms have a light fragrance. Recurrent

ROSE-OF-SHARRON (Hibiscus syriacus ) Ht: 10 ft. Spd: 5 ft. Full Sun to part shade, low to moderate water. Upright bushy shrub starts blooming midsummer, persists into fall. Very hardy once established

SAGE, FRINGED (Artemisia frigida ) ht. 6-18 inches, spd. 2-3 ft. Tolerates full sun, low water needs XERIC. The silver-green aromatic leaves are evergreen. Small yellow flowers bloom in late August. Young plants are compact and may form a dense, soft mat. Cut back if plants become rangy.

SAGE, RUSSIAN (Perovskia atriplicifolia ) ht. 3-5 ft., spd 3-5 ft. Full sun, low to moderate water needs. Herbaceous shrub with downy silvery-green foliage. Bright blue-violet flower spikes appear August through September. Quite showy, especially when used in masses. Needs to be pruned back to live wood in early spring. Tolerant of alkaline soils.

SAGE, SILVER (Artemisia cana ) ht. 2-5 ft, spd. 2-3 ft, Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). Small mounding shrub with stout, upright branches that my become gnarled with age. Leaves are 1-3” long, slender, and light gray in color. Yellow flowers appear in late summer. A Colorado native of mountain meadows.

SAGE, TALL WESTERN (Artemisia (seriphidium) tridentata ) ht. 3-10 ft., spd 3- 6 ft. Tolerates full sun, low water needs XERIC. Native to the Rocky Mountain region. Silver-gray foliage on dull gray branches. The bark becomes exfoliating as plant ages. Yellow flowers bloom in August. Tolerates dry conditions and poor soil. An interesting hardy accent plant. Very aromatic foliage.

SANDCHERRY, PAWNEE BUTTES (Prunus besseyi ‘Pawnee Buttes’ ) ht. 12-18 inches., spd. 6-8 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. Differs from the species in that is has a low, creeping form. Parent plant was discovered near Pawnee Buttes in eastern Colorado. Plant Select 2000.

SANDCHERRY, WESTERN (Prunus besseyi ) ht. 5-6 ft, spd. 5-6 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Masses of single white flowers in May are followed by edible ¾” black cherries, great for attracting birds. Showy glossy silver-green foliage turns to a soft red in fall. Prefers hot, dry conditions.

SERVICEBERRY, AUTUMN BRILLIANCE (Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’ ) ht. 15-20 ft, spd 10-15 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Rounded growth habit with moderately spreading branches. Clusters of showy white flowers appear in April, followed by a tasty purplish-black fruit. Fall color is bright orange-red. Strong branching resists ice and snow breakage. Can be grown in a small single stem, or attractive multi-stemmed tree.

SERVICEBERRY, SASKATOON (Amelanchier alnifolia ) ht, 10-12 ft, spd 6-8 ft, Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). Elegant mountain native with billowy cluster of white flowers in spring followed by edible blueberry-like fruit. Green foliage turns yellow to red in fall. Good for attracting birds. Can be grown as a large shrub or multi-stemmed small tree. A good specimen for dry, alkaline, soils.

SERVICEBERRY, SHADBLOW (Amelanchier canadensis ) ht. 6-20+ ft. spd 8-12 ft, Full sun to part shade, low water needs. Large shrub or small tree. There is a great variation in size within the species. Showy white flowers appear in early spring before foliage. Purplish-black berries were favorites of Native American tribes. Good yellow to red fall color.

SNOWBALL BUSH (Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ ) ht. 10 – 12 ft., spd. 10-12 ft. Bright green foliage, large pure white flower clusters in spring.

WHITE SNOWBERRY (Symphoricarpos albus ) ht. 3-6 ft., spd. 3-6 ft., shade to full sun, low to moderate water needs. Deer resistant. Green foliage, whitish flowers followed by pure white berries.

SPIREA, ANTHONY WATERER (Spiraea japonica ‘Anthony Waterer’ ) Ht: 3ft Spd: 3ft Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Magenta flowers in early summer. Useful as a small hedge with good fall color.

SPIREA, BLUE MIST (Caryopteris x incana ) ht. 2-4 ft, spd 2-3 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Soft, fragrant, silvery-green foliage and upright branches. Light blue flowers appear in July and August. A beautiful xeric addition to any landscape.

SPIREA, CHEYENNE SNOWMOUND (Spiraea nipponica var. tosaensis ) ht. 3-5 ft, spd. 3-5 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Similar to “Snowmound” with slightly smaller flowers and larger leaves. The hardiest of all the nipponicas. Survived well at the Cheyenne station.

SPIREA, DARK KNIGHT (Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Dark Knight') ht. 3-5 ft, spd 2-3 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Form of Blue Mist Spirea with darker gray-green foliage and darker blue flowers. An attractive alternative.

SPIREA, FROEBEL (Spiraea x bumalda ‘Froebeli’ ) ht. 4 ft., spd. 4 ft., part shade, low to moderate water Hardy, vigorous plants producing flat-headed clusters of pink flowers in June. Young foliage has purplish tips.

SPIREA, GOLDFLAME (Spiraea x bumalda ‘Goldflame’ ) ht. 2-3 ft., spd. 2-3 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Spring foliage is bright gold with red tips, turning yellow green in the summer. Coppery-orange fall color. Dark pink flower clusters in summer. Great foundation or border plant with many accenting color changes throughout the season.

SPIREA, GOLDMOUND (Spiraea x bumalda ‘Gold Mound’) Ht: 18”-2’ Spd: 2-3 ft. Full sun, low to moderate water needs. Bushy, mounding shrub with yellow-gold leaves throughout the season. Pink flowers in June-July. Good for accent or contrast in a foundation planting or shrub border.

SPIREA, GUMBALL (Spiraea x bumalda ‘Gumball’ ) ht. 2-2.5 ht, spd. 3-4 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. A compact selection of Froebel Spirea that keeps its dense rounded shape even under the weight of blooms. Dark pink flower clusters bloom in early summer against medium green foliage. An overall superior form of summer spirea.

SPIREA, LIMEMOUND (Spiraea x bumalda ‘Limemound’) Ht. 2 ft., spd. 3 ft., part shade to full sun, low to moderate water needs This variety of spirea forms a dense, mounded outline of lime-yellow colored foliage in the spring. Pink flowers in early summer. Outstanding orange-red fall color.

SPIREA, LITTLE PRINCESS (Spiraea japonica ‘Little Princess’ ) ht. 2 ft., spd. 3 ft., part shade to full sun, low to moderate water needs This small, dense shrub has small leaves on short, wiry stems. Pink flowers in summer, excellent ground cover or dwarf specimen shrub. Dark red fall color.

SPIREA, NEON FLASH (Spiraea japonica ‘Neon Flash’ ) ht. 3-4 ft, spd. 3-4 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Vivid red flowers grace this attractive spirea in early summer. The new growth appears with a purple tint, matures to dark green, then takes on a lovely burgundy color for fall. Compact rounded habit.

SPIREA, RENEISSANCE (Spiraea x vanhouttei ‘Renaissance’ ) ht. 5-7 ft. spd. 6-8 ft Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. A large spirea with long arching branches that become laden with fragrant cascades of white flowers in spring, creating a striking display. Dark green lobed leaves. A vanhoutte spirea selected for its more disease resistant foliage.

SPIREA, ROCK (Holodiscus dumosus ) ht. 3-4 ft. spd. 3-4 ft. Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). A Rocky Mountain native shrub with sprays of white to pink flowers in late June. The flowers dry to a russet color in fall and persist throughout the winter. The finely textured foliage turns reddish in the fall. The crushed leaves have a spicy odor. Tolerant of dry conditions.

SPIREA, SNOWMOUND (Spiraea nipponica var. tosaensis) Ht: 3-5ft. Spd: 3-5ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Produces profuse clusters of pure white flowers in May against small dark green leaves. Dense, mounding habit with fine texture

SUMAC, CUTLEAF (Rhus typhina ‘Laciniata’ ) ht. 6-8 ft. spd. 12-16 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Form of Staghorn Sumac with attractive, deeply cut leaves creating a fine textured look. Orange to red fall color. Tolerant of alkaline soils.

SUMAC, FRAGRANT (Rhus aromatica ) ht. 6 ft., spd. 5 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Aromatic shrub with small, yellow flowers in May, followed by small red berries. Brilliant, Autumn foliage.

SUMAC, GRO-LOW (Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’ ) ht. 2-3 ft., spd. 6-8 ft. Tolerates full sun, low water needs XERIC. Tiny, inconspicuous yellow flowers in May are followed by small red berries. Brilliant scarlet to orange autumn foliage. Leaves have a pungent citrus-like fragrance. Its low, spreading form and fast growth rate make this plant excellent for mass plantings as a ground cover, or for erosion control.

SUMAC, ROCKY MOUNTAIN (Rhus glabra cismontana ) ht. 3-6 ft., spd 3-10 ft. Tolerates full sun, low water needs XERIC. Native shrub with shiny dark green leaves turning brilliant red in fall. Decorative red fruit. A western sub-species that grows to only half the height of the species. This hardy plant suckers to form colonies making it a great groundcover.

SUMAC, SMOOTH (Rhus glabra) Ht: 10-12 ft. Spd: 6-10 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). Very similar to Staghorn Sumac except the leaves and branches are not pubescent. More shrubby than other sumacs. Brilliant red leaves and velvety dark red fruits in autumn. Tolerates alkaline soils. They will spread making them well suited for group plantings.

SUMAC, STAGHORN (Rhus typhina ) ht. 15-20 ft., spd 12-16 ft. Tolerates full sun, low water needs XERIC. Large compounded leaves give this plant a tropical look. Pyramidal clusters of velvety crimson fruits appear in late August and persist into winter. The branches are covered with dense, velvety hair and resemble stag’s horns, giving rise to the common name. The fall color is a brilliant red. Spreads by suckers.

SUMAC, THREE-LEAF (Rhus trilobata ) ht. 6-10 ft., spd. 6-8 ft. Tolerates full sun, low water needs XERIC. Very hardy native shrub of the Rocky Mountains. Three-lobed dark green leaves turn red to orange in the fall. Bright red berries follow dainty yellow flowers. Medium spreading plant that makes an irregular hedge. Height will very depending on available water.

VIBURNUM, COMPACT AMERICAN CRANBERRY (Viburnum trilobum ‘Compactum’ ) ht. 4-5 ft, spd 4-5 ft, Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Compact form of the Highbush Cranberry Viburnum. Hardy shrub with light green foliage turning a dark red in the fall. White, flat-headed spring flowers when well established. Dense, well-shaped shrub with slender upright stems that add visual interest in winter. Nearly as striking in full fall color as burning bush, but more adaptable to alkaline soils. Excellent as a foundation planting, or a shrub border.

Viburnum, Koreanspice (Viburnum carlesii) Ht: 6ft Spd: 6ft. Full sun to part shade, moderate water needs. Intense fragrance emitted by pinkish red buds open to round clusters of white flowers. Foliage is soft gray-green turning bronze-red in the fall. Dense, round growth habit. This shrub surrounds the rose garden at the White House

VIBURNUM, MARIES DOUBLEFIRE (Viburnum plicatum tomentosum ‘Mariesii’ ) ht. 8 ft., spd. 10 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Creamy white flowers of 1 ½ rise above the foliage in clusters, creating a milky way effect among horizontal branches. Leaves turn reddish purple in fall. Showy red berries turn dark and persist into winter

VIBURNUM, MOHICAN (Viburnum lantana ‘Mohican’ ) ht. 8-9 ft., spd. 8-9 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. A variety of V. lantana selected for its more compact form. Fruit turns orange red in early July and retains color for several weeks to a month instead of turning black like those of the species

VIBURNUM, NANNYBERRY (Viburnum lentago) Ht. 12-16ft., spd. 8-12ft. Full sun to part shade. Low to moderate water needs. Glossy green foliage becomes brilliant orange-red in fall. Flat-headed, creamy-white flowers in spring followed by blue-black fruit. Very hardy plant with upright growth. Can be pruned to small tree shape.

VIBURNUM, NOTHERN BURGUNDY ARROWOOD (Viburnum dentatum ‘Morton’ ) ht. 10-12 ft., spd. 10-12 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. A viburnum with 2”-4” cluster of small creamy white flowers in summer followed by blue black berries favored by birds. Glossy dark green summer foliage. Fall color is a striking burgundy purple which contrasts beautifully with the display of fruit. Upright stems on a vigorous grower.

VIBURNUM, WAYFARING TREE (Viburnum lantana ) ht. 10-15 ft., spd. 8-12 ft. Tolerates full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Beautiful plant with leather dark blue green foliage. Large, flat headed white flower clusters in May are followed by crimson fruit which turns black in fall. Fall foliage is a fine burgundy red.

VIBURNUM, WENTWORTH AMERICAN CRANBERRY (Viburnum trilobum ‘Wentworth’ ) ht. 10-12 ft., spd 8-10 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. Cultivar of V. trilobum selected for its profuse flowering and heavier fruit set. Fruit changes from orange to bright red as it matures with an excellent flavor, ideal for preserves. Fall color is a beautiful red.

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