Ninebark - Center Glow

$18.95

The Ninebark Center Glow, 'Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow’, is a new and exciting variety. Harold Pellet and the University of Minnesota. Developed by Dr. With a plant height of 8-10' and a width of 8', the white flowers that bloom in spring add excitement to this shrub. Best to be planted in full sun, 'Center Glow' needs a well drained site. Similar to 'Diablo', the foliage emerges a yellow-green but matures into bright, deep red that last all season long. The Center Glow is a fast grower and new shoots can be cut and used in floral arrangements. Use this plant in the landscape as a border or background for perennial or annual flower beds or in foundation plantings of larger buildings. ... details

Chokeberry - Black Spreads by root suckers to form colonies. Its ability to withstand wet conditions makes it suitable for growing along ponds, streams or water gardens. Tolerant of wide range of soils. The Black Chokeberry, Aronia melanocarpa 'black', is an open, upright, spreading, somewhat rounded but leggy, deciduous shrub which typically grows 3-6’ tall. Although technically edible, the fruits are extremely tart and bitter, and are not recommended for eating off the bush. Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Lustrous, dark green foliage turns an attractive purplish red in autumn. It displays clusters of 5-petaled, white flowers in spring which are followed in early autumn by blackish purple, blueberry-sized fruits which usually do not persist into winter. Attractive fall color and fruit give this shrub good ornamental value for a shrub border.