2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens

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Shrubs
Ribes | Currant
Ribes alpinum | Alpine Currant
Zone 2-7 H 3-5’ x W 4-6’
Very popular hedge plant with dense glossy green foliage. A low maintenance, shade tolerant plant.
S2320 #2 cont. $16.99*
S2330 #5 cont. $21.99*
Ribes alpinum ‘Green Mound’ | Green Mound Alpine Currant
Zone 2-7 H 2-4’ x W 2-3’
Deep glossy green foliage with good disease resistance. Slower growth rate and somewhat horizontal branching may make this plant a good choice for
a low hedge.
S2350 #2 cont. $16.99*
S2360 #5 cont. $21.99*
Salix | Willow
Salix caprea | French Pussy Willow
Zone 4-8 H 15-20’ x W 12-15’
Large shrub/small tree that tolerates full sun and moist soil. Large silvery catkins appear in early spring before the leaves.
S2370 #5 cont. $24.99*
Salix integra ‘Hakura Nishiki’ | Dappled Willow
Zone 4-7 H 4-8’ x W 4-8’
Small shrub that bears pink stems that are covered with narrow leaves beautifully dappled in green, pink, and white. Good vigorous grower.
S2390 #2 cont. $16.99*
S2400 #5 cont. $24.99*
Salix purpurea ‘Nana’ | Dwarf Blue Leaf Arctic Willow
Zone 4-6 H 3-5’ x W 3-6’
Upright, rounded shrub useful for wet areas or as a hedge. Twigs turn purplish in winter.
S2410 #2 cont. $16.99*
S2420 #5 cont. $21.99*
Sambucus | Elderberry
Sambucus nigra ‘Eva’ | Black Lace Elderberry (PP15575)
Zone 4-7 H 6-8’ x W 6-8’ late spring white
Dark purple, finely cut foliage has an exotic appeal usually found only in Japanese maples. Pink buds open to lacy white blossoms. An excellent
specimen plant.
S2425 #2 cont. $26.99*
S2427 #5 cont. $36.99*
Sambucus nigra ‘Madonna’ | Madonna Elderberry
Zone 4-7 H 8’ x W 8’ late spring white
Variegated yellow and green foliage all summer long. Large 6-10” white flowers in spring. Great contrast plant.
S2432 #5 cont. $34.99*
Sambucus nigra ‘Thundercloud’ | Thundercloud Elderberry
Zone 3-9 H 8-10’ x W 8-10’ late spring pale pink
This plant is attractive to both butterflies and birds. Reddish pink flowers followed by dark purple fruits produced on burgundy colored foliage make this
plant a standout for both landscaping and wildlife.
S2436 #2 cont. $16.99*
Sambucus racemosa ‘Sutherland Gold’ | Sutherland Gold Elderberry
Zone 3-7 H 8-10’ x W 8-10’ late spring cream
Deeply cut golden foliage. Masses of creamy flowers develop into clusters of red fruit that birds love. Tough plant does well on southern exposures.
S2440 #5 cont. $26.99*
Sorbaria | False Spirea
Sorbaria sorbifolia | Ash Leaf Spirea
Zone 2-7 H 6-8’ x W 5-10’ summer white
Clump-forming shrub that’s very useful in screens, borders, and mass plantings early summer. Flowers are creamy white plumes. Prefers moist, welldrained
soil.
S2450 #2 cont. $16.99*
S2452 #5 cont. $24.99*
Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’ | Sem Ash Leaf Spirea (PP16336)
Zone 3-7 H 3-4’ x W 3-4’ summer creamy white
An improvement over other varieties with pinkish-red, fern-like new growth along deep pink stems. In full sun the foliage has a chartreuse tint and
bronze hues in the fall. Makes a great low hedge.
S2457 #2 cont. $19.99*
S2458 #5 cont. $26.99*
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.
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