Shrubs - Hedge Shrubs

DESCRIPTION: Possibly the hardiest and toughest shrub in the world, usable in the most hostile or dry sites; showy pea-like yellow flowers in spring; makes a great hedge, screen and windbreak. Green, round pinnately compound leaves turn yellow in fall.  BOTANICAL NAME: Caragana arborescens AVERAGE MATURE...

DESCRIPTION: Known as the 'hedge cotoneaster' for very good reason; makes a stunning hedge as it is fast growing and takes pruning well; one of the toughest and hardiest of this genus. Dark green, glossy leaves turn a showy scarlet colour in fall. Small pink flowers...

DESCRIPTION:  Considered by many to be the finest lilac, this gem features upright panicles of lightly fragrant pinkish-purple flowers in late spring; multi-stemmed and upright, forms a large ball; a superb specimen plant; full sun and well-drained soil; non-suckering.  BOTANICAL NAME: Syringa x prestoniae 'Donald...

DESCRIPTION: A beautiful and popular shrub with numerous attributes; striking spikes of fragrant lilac-pink flowers in late spring, small rounded foliage and a uniform compact shape; neat and tidy, an extremely versatile garden shrub; full sun and well-drained soil BOTANICAL NAME: Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'OTHER NAMES: Little Leaf...

DESCRIPTION: Compact shape with crinkled, dark green leaves that turn deep purple in fall. Mauve flowers in late spring have a spicy fragrance.  BOTANICAL NAME: Syringa patula 'Miss Kim'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 1.5 MetersAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 1.5 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: MauveFLOWERING TIME: Late springFOLIAGE COLOUR: Dark greenCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 ( Should survive up...

DESCRIPTION: A distinct medium rounded shrub with beautiful coloration throughout the season. New growth shows in a range of yellow and orange then turning purple in fall. Adds great contrast to the landscape. An excellent plant for borders, foundations or specimen planting. BOTANICAL NAME: Physocarpus opulifolius...

DESCRIPTION: A dynamic and beautiful garden shrub that changes over the season, beginning with bicolored yellow-green and burgundy new foliage which settles to a distinctively rich red, which shows the white flower clusters very well; amazingly hardy and adaptable BOTANICAL NAME: Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow'AVERAGE MATURE...

DESCRIPTION: New 2026 Dwarf, compact ninebark. Flat-topped clusters of small white blooms in late spring mature to bright red, puffy seed capsules highlighted by small, lobed, green foliage. Great for hedges. Red to brown bark peels as it ages. BOTANICAL NAME: Physocarpus opulifolius 'Nanus'AVERAGE MATURE...

DESCRIPTION: A compact mounded shrub with an abundance of deep pink flowers from early spring to late summer, and fine textured light green foliage; best in light afternoon shade, but very hardy, tough and adaptable to all conditions, dislikes wet soils. Excellent for borders and...

DESCRIPTION: Gracefully mounded, compact shrub with fine textured dusty-green foliage. Showy soft white flowers from late spring until frost. BOTANICAL NAME: Potentilla fruticosa 'Creme Brulee'OTHER NAMES: Bush Cinquefoil, Shrubby CinquefoilAVERAGE HEIGHT: 0.75 MeterAVERAGE SPREAD: 1 MeterSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: Soft white with yellow centerFLOWERING TIME: Late spring until frostFOLIAGE COLOUR: Dusky-greenCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 2 ( Should...

DESCRIPTION: Heavy bloomer with erect spikes of golden yellow, pea-flower-shaped racemes in spring-early summer. Palm-shaped light green foliage turns yellow in the fall. Very hardy, drought tolerant plant once established. All parts may cause upset stomach if ingested. BOTANICAL NAME: Caragana arborescensAVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 4' (1.25 m)AVERAGE...