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Tamarix Tamarix
Family: Tamaricaceae (Tam-arix: ancient Latin name, ramosissima: much branched)
‘Pink Cascade’
Masses of deep pink flowers create an ostrich plume effect in early
summer. Light green foliage is juniper-like, but soft and feathery.
Tolerant of poor dry soils. The habit and flowering display are improved
if it is cut back to the ground each winter.
USDA 2, AHS 8, 10-15 feet, gr 1 Item #: 82602 - 2 1 /4” • 82604 - 4”
Viburnum Viburnum
Family: Caprifoliaceae (Vibur-num: ancient Latin name meaning unknown)
All That Glitters TM (V. bracteatum, ‘SMVDLS’, ppaf, cbraf)
This is the perfect match for All That Glows. Glittery foliage catches
the light beautifully, and makes it very appealing in a container. Much
smaller than typical V. brachteatum, this plant is a nice size for residential
landscapes. Plant near All That Glows for the best fruit set. Propagation
prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.
USDA 5, AHS 8, 4-5’, gr 1.
Item #86462 - 2 1 /4” • 86464 - 4” • 86465 - Quick Turn
All That Glows TM (V. bracteatum, ‘SMVDBL’, ppaf, cbraf)
The hi-gloss shine of this compact viburnum will really catch your eye.
About half the size of a typical V. bracteatum, this variety has an attractive
dense habit and very glossy foliage. The fruit size and set is quite large,
especially for such a small plant. It’s a great choice for residential
landscapes. Plant near All That Glitters for the best production of blue
fruit in late summer and fall. Propagation is prohibited without a license.
Patent/trademark tag required. Native.
USDA Zone 5, AHS 8, 4-6’ tall and wide, gr 1
Item #: 86432 - 2 1 /4” • 86434 - 4” • 86435 - Quick Turn
x burkwoodii
Spicy fragrant blooms are pink in bud and open white. Dark green, glossy
semi-evergreen foliage gives this plant multi-seasonal interest. Its blooms
last longer than V. carlesii. AWARDS: AGM
USDA 4, AHS 8, 5-8 feet, gr 2 Item #: 86512 - 2 1 /4”
x burkwoodii ‘Conoy’
A USNA selection that resulted from backcrossing with V. utile. Small,
glossy evergreen leaves and numerous snowball flowers without
fragrance. Ralph Shugert considered this to be the best Don Egolf hybrid.
USDA 5, AHS 8, 3-5 feet, gr 2 Item #: 91302 - 2 1 /4”
x burkwoodii ‘Mohawk’
A backcross with V. carlesii selected for its reddish-pink buds and
intensely fragrant white flowers. Superb disease-resistant glossy foliage
that turns a rich orange-red in autumn. A Don Egolf - USNA introduction.
AWARDS: GMPA. USDA 4, AHS 8, 5-8 feet, gr 2
Item #: 86562 - 2 1 /4”
carlesii (V. calesii)
Korean spice! Spicy sweet fragrance fills the air in early spring when the
pink buds expand to white snowball flowers. Beautiful burgundy fall color
is icing on the cake. AWARDS: AGM.
USDA 4, AHS 8, 6-8 feet, gr 2 Item #: 86652 - 2 1 /4” • 86654 - 4”
‘Diana’ (V. c.) Compact
Red flower buds transform to pink and open to intensely fragrant pinkishwhite
blooms. New growth is tinged with a purple cast.
USDA 4, AHS 8, 6-7 feet, gr 2 Item #: 86702 - 2 1 /4” • 86704 - 4”
Spice Ball (V. c. ‘SMVCB’, ppaf, cbraf)
Wow! A compact Koreanspice viburnum that’s also a good production
plant! With its fragrant spring blooms and attractive habit. This seedling
of ‘Compactum’ is a valuable addition to your product line. Good sized
blooms appear during peak spring sales, and are quite fragrant.
Propagation prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.
USDA 5, AHS 8, 3.5-5’, gr 1
Item #86662 - 2 1 /4” • 86664 - 4” • 86665 - Quick Turn
Spice Girl (V. c. ‘Spiro’, ppaf, cbraf)
Everything you want in a viburnum and more; strong growth, fragrance,
colorful flowers. The spring flowers start out a deep reddish-pink and
mature to blush pinkish-white. Growers will love how this plant grows.
Propagation is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.
NATIVE: North America. USDA Zone 4, AHS 8, 6-7’ tall and wide, gr 1
Item#: 86692 - 2 1 /4” • 86694 - 4” • 86695 - Quick Turn
Blue Muffin ® (V. dentatum ‘Christom’) Compact
A compact selection of arrowwood viburnum with glossy leaves and
intense blue fruit in late summer! Perfect for residential landscapes.
Makes a great low hedge. More copious amounts of fruit when two distinct
varieties of the species are planted in close proximity. Chicago Lustre ®
is a good pollinator. Propagation is prohibited without a license. Patent/
trademark tag required. NATIVE: North America.
USDA 3, AHS 8, 5-7 feet, gr 1
Item #: 86862 - 2 1 /4” • 86864 - 4” • 86865 - Quick Turn
Chicago Lustre TM (V. d. ‘Synnestvedt’)
Glossy foliage is the outstanding feature of this rapid growing, upright
rounded plant. It is not grown for its fall color. A Chicagoland Grows
introduction. It is a violation of state and/or federal law to use a trademark
without permission. Patent/trademark tag required. NATIVE: North
America. USDA 3, AHS 8, 10-12 feet, gr 1
Item #: 86892 - 2 1 /4” • 86894 - 4”
‘Ralph Senior’ (V. d.)
This arrowwood was selected for its graceful vase-shaped habit and
yellow-orange-red-burgundy fall color. NATIVE: North America.
USDA 3, AHS 8, 10-12 feet, gr 1
Item #: 86832 - 2 1 /4” • 86834 - 4”
Cardinal Candy TM (V. dilatatum ‘Henneke’, pp#12,870)
A special plant with improved hardiness and abundant, persistent shiny
scarlet red fruit. Discovered in a batch of seed grown plants after a -30
degree cold spell killed off all except Cardinal Candy. Tons of creamy
white flowers cover this well-branched, rounded plant in May. Fruiting
appears strong even without another pollinator in the area. May be easily
maintained at a lower height with pruning. Selected by Rod Henneke.
Propagation is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.
USDA 4(5), AHS 8, 6-8 feet, gr 1
Item #: 87232 - 2 1 /4” • 87234 - 4” • 87235 - Quick Turn
“I saw your ad in a magazine, I couldn’t wait to get home and cut down
and pull out trees and shrubs. Now I want to get ready to plant new
shrubs in their place and I might add with color. Your ad inspired me
to plant shrubs with color. I’m tired of everything being just green”.
(From PW.com, R.B. in Mesquite, Texas)
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