| Shrubs Over 6 feet |
Physocarpus opulifolius
Ninebark
4 - 10'
Spring.
Variance in leaf color from green to yellow to purple, depending on variety. All exhibit white flowers in spring and interesting, reddish seed pods in summer.
Goldleaf - Bright yellow foliage when planted in full sun.
Diabolo - a new introduction with striking purple leaves all summer. Makes an excellent accent in the landscape.
Prunus x cistena
Purple Leaf Sand CherryRich purple foliage is retained throughout the summer. Upright grower. Does well in sun.
Prunus triloba
Double Flowering PlumA handsome, hardy, vigorous large shrub or small tree. Double pink flowers in early spring. Prefers rich, moist soils.
Prunus tomentosa
Nanking CherryExcellent wildlife plant which produces small red fruits in early summer. Fruit is also good for jams and fresh eating.
Rhus glabra
Smooth SumacSmooth leaves and branches but more shrubby than other sumacs. Brilliant autumn coloring.
Rhus typhina
Staghorn SumacStriking orange and red fall colors and clusters of crimson red berries.
Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac - Finely divided leaves
Salix caprea
French Pussy WillowLarge, silvery-pink catkins before leaves appear in the spring. Will grow in moist ground. Similar to common Pussy Willow.
Sambus canadensis 'Aurea'
Golden ElderPlant in full sun for good, brilliant yellow foliage.
Shepherdia argentea
Silver BuffaloberrySilver foliage similar to Russian Olive. A thorny shrub with silvery young growth.
Sorbaria sorbifolia
False SpireaBeautiful fern-like foliage. Large plumes of creamy white flowers in early summer
Syringa x chinensis
Chinese LilacArching branches with fragrant pale purple flowers in late spring.
