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ELDER—GOOSEBERRY<br />

ELDER, BLACK LACE Sambucus nigra ‘Eva’<br />

Developed in Europe for over 10 years, this Zone 4 elder<br />

looks like a Japanese Maple. It has charcoal black serrated<br />

leaves that contrast with 6'' soft pink flower clusters in early<br />

June. It will take wet even boggy soils.<br />

Max. Elev: 7,500 ft. EBL #3<br />

Mature Ht: 6' & Spd: 5' #6<br />

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ELDER, GOLDEN Sambucus canadensis ‘Aurea’<br />

Hardy, rapid-growing with shapely, golden leaves. Tiny,<br />

white blooms early summer. Good fruit mid to late summer.<br />

Max. Elev: 8,500 ft. GEL 18-24" #5<br />

Mature Ht: 10' & Spd: 6'<br />

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FERNBUSH Chamaebatiara millefolium<br />

2006 Plant Select! Semi-evergreen, native shrub with aromatic,<br />

fern-like leaves. Large clusters of white, rose-shaped<br />

flowers in summer. Good drainage is necessary.<br />

Max. Elev: 7,500 ft. FER 12-15" #5<br />

Mature Ht: 4' & Spd: 4'<br />

FORSYTHIA, ARNOLD DWARF F. ‘Arnold Dwarf’<br />

Dense-growing, dwarf bush. Light yellow, spring flowers.<br />

Makes a good small hedge.<br />

Max. Elev: 7,500 ft. DFA 15-18" #5<br />

Mature Ht: 2' & Spd: 7'<br />

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FORSYTHIA, KUMSON F. viridissima koreana ‘Kumson’<br />

The leaves of this forsythia look like a mad scientist injected<br />

bleach into it turning the veins white, giving it a reptilian<br />

look that would have made Mary Shelley very proud. It still<br />

has yellow flowers in early spring but this forsythia provides<br />

interest throughout the year.<br />

Max. Elev: 6,500 ft. FKU 8-12" #1<br />

Mature Ht: 5' & Spd: 5' 18" #6<br />

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FORSYTHIA, SPRING GLORY<br />

F. x intermedia ‘Spring Glory’<br />

Vigorous shrub with small, yellow blooms on upright<br />

branches in the early spring before leafing out.<br />

Max. Elev: 7,500 ft. FOR 2-3' #5<br />

Mature Ht: 8' & Spd: 5 3-4' #7<br />

3' B&B<br />

4' B&B<br />

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FOTHERGILLA, DWARF Fothergilla ‘Mt. Airy’<br />

1”-3” honey scented white bottlebrush-like flowers bloom<br />

profusely in spring. Leaves are reminiscent of witchhazel.<br />

They start out dark blue-green then turn to eye-catching<br />

yellow and orange-scarlet in fall. Mixes well with rhododendrons<br />

sharing the same soil conditions.<br />

Max. Elev: 7,500 ft. FOT #5<br />

Mature Ht: 5' & Spd: 4'<br />

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GOOSEBERRY, PIXWELL Ribes hirtellum pixwell<br />

Gander this…large, light green fruit on long stems–oooh!<br />

Excellent for pies and preserves. Vigorous, hardy.<br />

Max. Elev: 10,000+ ft. PIX 18-24" #5<br />

Mature Ht: 4' & Spd: 3'<br />

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Page 66 • Year 2012 <strong>Catalog</strong> • Phone 303-761- 6131

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