Viburnum burejaeticum
The Manchurian Viburnum is an uncommon species similar to Viburnum lantana (Wayfaringtree). A very adaptable shrub with good flower production, fruit set, and fall color. Grows remarkably fast in the spring. […]
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Viburnum carlesii
Very fragrant when in bloom. Bacterial leaf spot can be a problem in some settings. Prune immediately after flowering for best flower show the next year. […]
Viburnum dentatum
Can look ragged in dry soil. Flowers malodorous to some. Attractive to birds. Name derived from Native American use of strong sucker shoots for arrow shafts. The most durable of viburnums. Serves as a nice neutral background shrub. […]
Viburnum dentatum ‘Christom’ [sold as Blue Muffin™]
‘Christom’, often sold under the name Blue Muffin, is a compact variant known for its strongly blue fruits. Flowers malodorous to some. Attractive to birds. Name derived from Native American use of strong sucker shoots for arrow shafts. The most durable of viburnums. Serves as a nice neutral background shrub. […]
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Ulmus parvifolia ‘UPMTF’ [sold as Bosque®]
Stunning, multi-colored, mottled, and exfoliating bark. Grows well under city conditions. Good resistance against Dutch elm disease, elm leaf beetle, and Japanese beetle. Slightly weak wooded, sometimes damaged by ice storms. […]
Ulmus pumila
Grows under almost any conditions, especially useful in dry sites. Resists Dutch elm disease. Leaf beetles can defoliate trees. Brittle branches and subsequently messy. Avoid planting this tree in the landscape, unless there is no other choice. Considered invasive in many areas. […]
Ulmus × ‘Frontier’
Small tree that grows well under city conditions. Good Dutch elm disease resistance and moderate elm leaf beetle resistance. […]
Ulmus × hollandica ‘Groeneveld’
Dense, regular branching. Resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. Wind tolerant. […]
Ulmus × hollandica ‘Pioneer’
Resistant to Dutch elm disease and phloem necrosis, but susceptible to the elm leaf beetle. […]
Ulmus × ‘Homestead’
Dutch elm and phloem necrosis resistant, but susceptible to the elm leaf beetle. ‘Homestead’ was formed from a cross between Ulmus minor, U. x hollandica, and U. pumila. […]