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) 71 Flowering Shrubs Call Spring Meadow Nursery at (800) 633-8859 or visit us online at www.SpringMeadowNursery.com
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