Tree Chionanthus retusus [Chinese Fringetree] The Chinese Fringetree can be a large, multi-stemmed shrub or a small single- or multi-trunked tree. In late spring to early summer, Chionanthus retusus produces a beautiful show of pure, white, fringe-like flowers that are borne in clusters on branch ends. For optimal flowering, place in a full sun location. This species is dioecious and female plants produce very ornamental blue fruits that are attractive to wildlife. Plants of known sex are not usually available…
Tree Chionanthus virginicus [White Fringetree] Dioecious with male plants showier in flower than females; plant a female if fruits are desired. Plants of known sex are not usually available unless selected in the flowering size. One of the last plants to leaf out in the spring.
Shrub Clerodendrum trichotomum [Harlequin Glorybower] The Harlequin Glorybower is generally grown as a suckering shrub, but is sometimes trained into tree form. The interesting flowers and fruits of this plant are truly unique and quite attractive, however once the flowering and fruiting are complete for the year, the plant can be quite unkempt, leggy, and coarse. If grown in a USDA hardiness zone less than 7, Clerodendrum trichotomum will die back; in cooler climates it is generally treated as an…
Shrub Indiana Native Clethra alnifolia [Summersweet Clethra] Spreads by underground stems to make large clumps, but can be restrained when necessary. Can be badly infested with mites, especially on dry soils. Can suffer in full sun and/or dry soils, but can bloom well in shade.
Shrub Clethra alnifolia 'Compacta' [Compact Summersweet Clethra] Only growing to 2-4' high and wide, Clethra alnifolia 'Compacta' is denser and more compact than the straight species. This plant can suffer in full sun and/or dry soils, but can bloom well in shade.
Shrub Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' [Hummingbird Summersweet Clethra] Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' is an award-winning shrub with abundant, beautfiul and fragrant white flower spikes. However, the habit eventually tends to flop and appear unkempt. It spreads by underground stems to make large clumps, but can be restrained when necessary. This plant can suffer in full sun and/or dry soils, but can bloom well in shade.
Shrub Cornus alba [Tatarian Dogwood] Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Leaf blight can be a problem.
Shrub Cornus alba 'Argenteo-Marginata' [Variegated Red Twig Tatarian Dogwood] A vigorous cultivar with attractive, variegated leaves. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Leaf blight can be a problem.
Shrub Cornus alba 'Bailhalo' [sold as Ivory Halo™] [Variegated Red Twig Dogwood] A compact cultivar with attractive, variegated leaves. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Leaf blight can be a problem.
Shrub Cornus alba 'Bud’s Yellow' [Yellow Twig Tatarian Dogwood] This cultivar has yellow stems that are especially prominent in the winter. It has better resistance to canker than the similar Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings.
