Shrubs of this size are very effective and attractive when
planted near
corners of buildings, around patios or used for privacy borders. Many of
the plants in this height range have colorful leaves as well as flowers.
Acer
ginnala 'Emerald Elf'
Emerald Elf Amur Maple


5
- 6'
Dense, slightly irregular, compact form of Amur Maple. Leaves turn
orange to orange red in the fall. Very Hardy.
Amelanchier
alnifolia 'Regent'
Regent Serviceberry 

4
- 5'
Spring
White flowers in spring are followed by sweet purple fruit in the
summer. Good for jams, eating and as a wildlife food source.
Aronia
melanocarpa
Glossy Black Chokeberry 

4
- 6'
Late
May
A truly "all season shrub", the though dependable chokeberry is
showy all year. The white flowers of late May are followed by small, black
berries that last all winter. Leaves are glossy green in summer and bright
red in the fall. Look for 'Autumn Magic', a new, more compact form of
Chokeberry with striking red and purple fall color.
Cornus
elegantissima
Variegated Dogwood 
6
- 10'
Variegated cream and green foliage. Bright red branches. Very
attractive for winter effect.
Ivory halo - Neat, compact form of variegated Dogwood
Cornus
stolonifera 'Isanti'
Isanti Dogwood 

5
- 6'
Spring
Slow, dense-growing. Mound-shaped. Fine twigged with red
bark. White flowers and abundant white fruit.
Cotoneaster
divaricata
Spreading Cotoneaster 

5
- 6'
Spring
Beautiful spreading ornamental. Pink flowers.
Bright red
berries. One of the best red-fruiting species. Rich green glossy
foliage. In northern areas, may show die back.
Euonymus
alatus 'Compacta'
Compact Burning Bush 

3
- 5'
A dense plant with purple with purple-red fall color and attractive corky
bark. In northern areas, may show die back