Shrub Corylus avellana [European Filbert] Corylus avellana is a tough, usually a large, suckering, thicket-forming shrub, but it can also be grown as a small tree, if the suckers are controlled. The nut is edible and Corylus avellana is frequently grown for production in Europe.
Shrub Corylus avellana 'Contorta' [Harry Lauder's Walkingstick] This unique shrub provides excellent winter interest with its strongly twisting, contorted branches. Usually grown in grafted form, so it is important to immediately remove any root suckers.
Shrub Cotoneaster apiculatus [Cranberry Cotoneaster] An excellent groundcover for full sun in almost any soil, except that weeds encroach easily for the first few years. Use effective mulch. Subject to damage from fireblight occasionally, and from mites, especially in dry situations. Not tolerant of wet sites. Collects litter and leaves (in the fall), which are difficult to rake out.
Shrub Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty' [Coral Beauty Bearberry Cotoneaster] 'Coral Beauty' is a fast-growing, prostrate (1-2' high), evergreen shrub that makes a good, quick-effect groundcover. It has excellent, glossy evergreen foliage and produces an abundance of coral-red fruits. Unfortunately its appearance tends to become ratty with age.
Shrub Cotoneaster divaricatus [Spreading Cotoneaster] One of the most ornamental and trouble-free of the cotoneasters, although subject to the troubles of Rosaceous plants on occasion. These include lacebugs, scale, mites, and fireblight, but they are not usually a serious problem.
Shrub Cotoneaster horizontalis [Rockspray Cotoneaster] C. horizontalis is a low, flat, dense shrub with horizontally spreading branches creating a tiered effect. A generally trouble-free cotoneaster, although can be subject to the troubles of Rosaceous plants on occasion. Fireblight is more problematic for this species in the South.
Shrub Cotoneaster multiflorus [Many-flowered Cotoneaster] Salt tolerant and pH adaptable, and has best appearance when grown as multi-stemmed and branching to the ground. Mites, aphids, canker, and fireblight can be problems in stressful sites.
Shrub Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' [Dwarf Japanese Cedar] Crypomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' is a compact and rounded, slow-growing shrub that may take over 20 years to reach 4-8 feet. Fairly easy to grow. Prefers acid soils and must be sheltered from strong winds.
Shrub Cycas revoluta [Sago Palm] Unlike what the common name suggests, the Sago Palm is not a true palm, but actually a cycad. Useful for fine planting near entranceway. Not salt tolerant. Scale, leaf spot, micronutrient deficiencies can be problems. The variety variegata has yellow-green leaf variegation patterns.
Shrub Daphne × burkwoodii 'Carol Mackie' [Variegated Burkwood Daphne] Requires excellent drainage, relatively low fertility, and consistent moisture. Best in a cool site, on soil with pH near neutral, in partial shade to full sun. Notably difficult to transplant. Sometimes dies suddenly with no warning signs. 'Carol Mackie' is more vigorous than the species type.
