Shrub Viburnum × rhytidophylloides 'Willowwood' [Willowwood Lantanaphyllum Viburnum] Poor tolerance to heavy wind environments. Great plant in the Midwest, flowering in the spring and even sporadically into the fall. Foliage sometimes lasting well into the winter. Prune right after flowering, because new buds for the following year form in the summer.
Shrub Viburnum rhytidophyllum [Leatherleaf Viburnum] The Leatherleaf Viburnum is an evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub that profusely produces large, flat-topped clusters of mildly fragrant flowers in the spring. Shade tolerant and must be protected from harsh winter sun. Poor tolerance to heavy wind environments.
Shrub Viburnum sargentii 'Susquehanna' [Susquehanna Sargent Viburnum] 'Susquehanna' is a very large, vigorous shrub (or possibly large tree) noted for its prolific (but stinky) lace-doily-like flowers and handsome, persistent red fruit display. Its heavy, coarse textured branches are covered with an interesting corky bark. Prefers cooler climates and is not recommended for landscapes south of USDA zone 7. Viburnum sargentii is similar to Viburnum opulus (European Cranberrybush Viburnum).
Shrub Viburnum sieboldii [Siebold Viburnum] Transplants easily. Crushed leaves have a green pepper smell. Drought resistance is not good, resulting in leaf scorch.
Shrub Weigela × 'Dark Horse' [Dark Horse Weigela] 'Dark Horse' is a compact, dwarf cultivar with deep purple leaves and abundant pink flowers. Spreading, dense, rounded shrub, with branches eventually arching to the ground. Extremely adaptable, but prefers good drainage and full sun. Some drought sensitivity. A 3-year pruning cycle improves form and prevents development of legginess. Flowers attract hummingbirds.
Shrub Weigela floribunda [Crimson Weigela] Less common, but very similar to Weigela florida (Old Fashioned Weigela), primarily differing in flowers (dark red-brown and not as showy) and less cold hardiness (USDA zone 6). Spreading, dense, rounded shrub, with branches eventually arching to the ground. Extremely adaptable, but prefers good drainage and full sun. Some drought sensitivity. A 3-year pruning cycle improves form and prevents development of legginess.
Shrub Weigela florida [Old Fashioned Weigela] Spreading, dense, rounded shrub, with branches eventually arching to the ground. Extremely adaptable, but prefers good drainage and full sun. Some drought sensitivity. A 3-year pruning cycle improves form and prevents development of legginess. Flowers attract hummingbirds.
Shrub Weigela florida 'Tango' [Tango Old Fashioned Weigela] 'Tango' is a compact, dense, dwarf shrub with deep greenish-purple foliage and intensely pink flowers. Spreading, dense, rounded shrub, with branches eventually arching to the ground. Extremely adaptable, but prefers good drainage and full sun. Some drought sensitivity. A 3-year pruning cycle improves form and prevents development of legginess. Flowers attract hummingbirds.
Shrub Weigela × 'Minuet' [Dwarf Weigela] 'Minuet' is a dense, compact, dwarf cultivar that has deep green, purple-tinged foliage and strongly pink flowers. Spreading, dense, rounded shrub, with branches eventually arching to the ground. Extremely adaptable, but prefers good drainage and full sun. Some drought sensitivity. A 3-year pruning cycle improves form and prevents development of legginess. Flowers attract hummingbirds.
Liana (Climbing Vine) Wisteria floribunda [Japanese Wisteria] Use plants propagated vegetatively from heavy-flowering clones, as much variation exists in flowering. Some find it difficult to induce flowering. Too much nitrogen may promote more vegetative than flower bud formation. Can damage light-weight supporting structures, as vine can develop several inches in diameter.
