Shrub/Tree Viburnum sp. [Viburnum] The Viburnum genus is comprised of about 150 species and countless cultivars of deciduous, semi-evergreen, or evergreen shrubs and small trees. These plants are generally grown for their flowers, fruits, and fall color.
Shrub Indiana Native Viburnum trilobum [American Cranberrybush Viburnum] Widely tolerant of soils and microclimates. May be troubled by aphids. Drought resistance is not good. Fruits are used in preserves.
Shrub Viburnum trilobum 'Alfredo' [Dwarf American Cranberrybush Viburnum] 'Afredo' is a dense, compact cultivar, only reaching 5-6 feet high and wide, with excellent red fall color. It has some aphid resistance, compared to the species type. Widely tolerant of soils and microclimates. Drought resistance is not good. Fruits are used in preserves.
Shrub Indiana Native Viburnum trilobum 'Bailey Compact' [Bailey's Compact American Cranberrybush Viburnum] Widely tolerant of soils and microclimates. May be troubled by aphids. Drought resistance is not good. Fruits are used in preserves.
Shrub Viburnum trilobum 'Compactum' [Dwarf American Cranberrybush Viburnum] 'Compactum' is a dense, dwarf cultivar that attains a height of 5-6 feet, about half that of the straight species. Excellent bloomer and fruiter. Widely tolerant of soils and microclimates. May be troubled by aphids. Drought resistance is not good. Fruits are used in preserves.
Liana (Climbing Vine) Vinca major 'Variegata' [Variegated Greater Periwinkle] The Greater Periwinkle is very similar to the Common Periwinkle (Vinca minor), except it is overall larger and less cold hardy, only marginally hardy in USDA zones 5 and 6. 'Variegata' has irregular, creamy white markings along leaf margins. A great evergreen ground cover for shady locations. Spreads quickly after establishment in warmer climates. Does best with regular watering on well-drained soil. Prune back in the spring.
Liana (Climbing Vine) InvasiveThis plant is considered invasive Vinca minor [Common Periwinkle] One of the best evergreen ground covers for a shady location. Spreads quickly after establishment. Subject to stem-rot disease when grown vigorously and in wet soil. Also does not like very dry soil and full sun. Does best with regular watering on well-drained soil.
Liana (Climbing Vine) InvasiveThis plant is considered invasive Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea' [Atropurpurea Periwinkle] 'Atropurpurea' is an excellent cultivar that has large, dark plum-purple flowers. One of the best evergreen ground covers for a shady location. Spreads quickly after establishment. Subject to stem-rot disease when grown vigorously and in wet soil. Also does not like very dry soil and full sun. Does best with regular watering on well-drained soil.
Liana (Climbing Vine) InvasiveThis plant is considered invasive Vinca minor 'La Grave' [La Grave Periwinkle] Also known as cultivar 'Bowles', this very common and vigorous variant has large, blue-purple flowers. One of the best evergreen ground covers for a shady location. Spreads quickly after establishment. Subject to stem-rot disease when grown vigorously and in wet soil. Also does not like very dry soil and full sun. Does best with regular watering on well-drained soil.
