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Berberis thunbergii

Barberry 

Family: Berberidaceae

(Berber-is: Arabic name; thunbergii: after Carl Peter Thunberg, Swedish botanist and plant explorer)    

‘Aurea’

Bright golden yellow foliage all season long. A big impulse item at the garden center.

Zone 4, 3-4 feet, gr 1, Full sun Partial shade

'Aurea Nana' 

A real attention grabber! Compact habit and bright yellow foliage which turns bright red in autumn.

Zone 4, 24-36 inches, gr 1.5, Full sun Partial shade

 'Bagatelle'  

A hard to find selection from the Netherlands. Deep, dark red foliage and a more compact, rounded habit than 'Crimson Pygmy'. Available June. Zone 4, 12-16 inches, gr 2, Full sun  

BURGUNDY CAROUSEL^™

(B. thunbergii 'Bailtwo') Burgundy-purple foliage. Spreading habit that droops slightly. A Bailey Nursery selection that makes an excellent foundation plant or hedge. Zone 4, 3 feet, gr 1.5, Full sun

(Discontinued)

'Concorde' 

A dwarf ball with velvety, deep purple foliage. Superior to 'Crimson Pygmy'. Developed by Wavecrest Nursery. Recently added to the federal rust free barberry list. This is a beauty! Available June.

Zone 4, 18 inches, gr 2, Full sun

'Crimson Pygmy'  

(syn. atropurpurea 'Nana') Dense, low spreading, compact form and dark burgundy foliage. AWARDS: AGM Zone 4, 18-24 inches, gr 1.5, Full sun   

'Helmond Pillar' 

A deep purple narrow column. This is an exquisite plant with real architectural beauty!

Zone 4, 2 to 3 feet, gr 1.5, Full sun

 'Lime Glow'

A lime-green version of ‘Rose Glow’. The bright foliage has enough green pigment to resist leaf burn that cam plague yellow-leafed varieties. Attractive all season long. Excellent fall color. Recently added to the Federal rust free barberry list. Available June

Zone 4, 3-4 feet, gr 1, Full sun Partial shade

'Rose Glow'   

Colorful rose & pink mottled foliage matures to a deep purple. The remarkable, hot pinkish-purple autumn foliage actually glows. Originated in the Netherlands. AWARDS: AGM Zone 4, 4-5 feet, gr 1.5, Full sun

 'Royal Cloak' 

Large, deep velvety purple foliage and an upright arching habit . Recently added to the federal rust free barberry list. This is a standout! Zone 4, 4-5 feet, gr 1, Full sun

RUBY CAROUSELâ   

(B. thunbergii 'Bailone')

A low rounded, red leafed barberry with excellent uniformity. A great choice for low hedges or foundation plantings. Listed on the federal rust free barberry list. Zone 4, 3-3 1/2 feet, gr 1.5, Full sun

SUNJOY^® Gold Beret™ Berberis thunbergii 'Talago' ppaf  

A unique dwarf, low mounding gold barberry with attractive red new growth and red fall color. Proven to be burn resistant in side by side tests with other yellow leaved barberry. Certified Rust resistant.

SUNJOY^® Gold Pillar™ Berberis thunbergii 'Maria' pp#18,082 

Similar in shape to Helmond Pillar, but with bright golden foliage and red new growth. Great garden architecture. Bright orange-red autumn foliage is stunning. Proven to be burn resistant in side by side tests with other yellow leaved barberry. Certified Rust resistant.

'William Penn'

(B. x gladwynensis) A dense mounded evergreen with lustrous, dark green foliage and bronze winter color. Numerous, showy, bright yellow flowers light it up in April and May. Introduced by the Henry Foundation for Botanical Research. Dirr calls it  "…the handsomest evergreen barberry.” 

Zone 6, 3-5 feet, gr 1, Full sun Partial shade

Betula nigra

River Birch 

Family: Betulaceae

(Bet-u-la: Ancient Latin name, nigra' black)

FOX VALLEYâ   

(B. nigra  Little King')

A dwarf selection of river brich with cinnamon and cream exfoliating bark. A nice small patio tree or large shrub. Excellent resistance to bronze birch borer.

Zone 4, 8-9feet, gr 1, Full sun Partial shade

Buddleia  

Butterfly Bush 

Family: Loganiaceae

(Buddle-ia: after Adam Buddle, English botanist)

Fast to finish and easy to sell! They're fragrant, colorful and they attract butterflies. Bold, long blooming flowers ignite an explosion of summer sales. Treat them like a perennial in the north; cut them back heavily in the spring for better flowering. Zone 5, 4-8 ft, Fragrant, gr 0.5, Cut Branch, Full sun  

Buxus

Boxwood

Family: Buxaceae

(Bux-us: ancient Latin name)

'Blauer Heinz'    

(Buxus sempervirens) Dwarf variety with glaucous blue-green foliage ideal as a hardy edging or mixing with flower borders. Needs little maintenance and color remains deeper in a part shade location.

 Zone 5, 1-2feet, gr 2.5, Full Sun Partial Shade Shade.  

CHICAGOLAND GREEN^â

(B. x 'Glencoe') A sister to Green Velvet but faster growing. Compact spreading habit and excellent hardiness. A Chicago Botanic Garden selection. Zone 5, 2-3 feet, gr 2, Full Sun Partial Shade Shade

 'Faulkner'    

(Buxus macrophylla) A favorite in Europe because of its attractive glossy foliage. Supposedly originated in the U.S. Available June Zone 5, 2-3 feet, gr 2, Full Sun Partial Shade Shade.  

(Discontinued)

GREEN ICE^â

pp #10,773 A new hardy, compact globe. Maintains a good green winter color and does not have the typical boxwood fragrance. An faster growing plant that ‘Green Velvet’. Introduced by Conard-Pyle Nursery. Zone 5, 4 feet

‘Green Gem’

a compact, hardy boxwood with good winter color. Requires little pruning. Introduced by Sheriden Nursery.

 Zone 5, 3-4 feet, gr 2, Full Sun Partial Shade Shade

'Green Mountain' 

An extremely hardy hybrid with an upright form. Introduced by Sheridan Nursery of Canada.

Zone 5 2-3 feet, gr 2, Full Sun Partial Shade Shade

'Green Velvet'    

The best boxwood on the market? Many people think so. A compact, rounded plant with outstanding hardiness and dark glossy leaves. A superior selection from Sheridan Nursery of Canada. AWARDS: GCA (COPF) Zone 5, 2-3 feet, gr 2, Full Sun Partial Shade Shade

 NORTHERN CHARM™
(B. x ‘Wilson’ ppaf) An excellent emerald colored, hardy selection that has proven itself in the Windy City. It has a compact oval habit. Introduced by Wilson Nursery of Hampshire, IL.  Patent / Trademark tag required. Zone 5, 2-3 feet, gr 2,  Full Sun Partial Shade Shade. (Discontinued)

NORTH STAR ™  
(B. x ‘Katerburg’ ppaf) A hardy, dense globe that requires little if any pruning to form a low, dense, thick hedge. Shiny dark leaves that maintain good winter color. Developed By Gary Katerburg of Evergreen Nursery in Michigan. The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent / Trademark tag required. Zone 5, 2-3 feet, gr 2,  Full Sun Partial Shade Shade

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