Shepherdia argentea
Buffaloberry, Silverberry
Buffaloberry is a tough plant that meets the challenges of adverse conditions of extreme cold, winds and poor soils. Will accept little to regular water. A good wildlife habitat plant or security screen. Female plants produce small orange or red berries that are edible if a male plant is in the area. Canopy coverage: 113 square feet.
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Spiraea x vanhouttei
Vanhoutte Spirea
This popular Spirea hybrid grows as a large, wide-spreading shrub with fountainlike branches that drape and trail. Flowers in clusters bloom spring into summer. 'Renaissance' is an improved selection. Canopy coverage: 28 square feet.
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Spiraea japonica
Japanese Spirea
Many selections of Spirea are available and are typically a little smaller than the species. Select from a wide range of flower colors; they bloom in large flat clusters during summer and into fall. Canopy coverage: 28 square feet.
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Spiraea trilobata 'Fairy Queen'
Fairy Queen Spirea
A compact shrub that rarely grows more than 3 feet high and as wide. Flowers are profuse, blanketing the plant. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.
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Spiraea x bumalda
Bumald Spirea
This Spirea is sold under a couple of different names, including Spiraea japonica 'Bumalda'. It is an attractive, dense, low-growing shrub with masses of flower clusters in late spring and summer. Accepts some shade but foliage may not be as brightly colored. Prune spent flowers to extend the bloom season. Canopy coverage: 14 square feet.
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Symphoricarpos x chenaultii
Chenault Coralberry
This is a broad, spreading, sprawling shrub that works well as a groundcover or bank cover to control erosion. Red berries with white spots follow the flowers and remain on the plant into winter. Not fussy regarding soil as long as it is well drained. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.
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Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Red Coralberry
Red Coralberry is a medium-sized, upright shrub. it is valued for its flowers and coral-red berries that remain on the branches in fall and winter. Leaves turn a reddish color in fall as well. Accepts most soils, even poor soil, as long as it is well drained. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.
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Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
Dwarf Korean Lilac
Dwarf Korean Lilac is a popular shrub. It is compact and remains rather small, but can reach 5 feet or more high with optimum conditions. Flowers bloom in tight clusters and emit a slight fragrance. Canopy coverage: 28 square feet.
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Syringa reticulata
Japanese Tree Lilac
As a tree form it has a rounded crown, or grow as a large shrub or hedge. Flowers are fragrant. Accepts minor shade but full sun is best. Canopy coverage: 314 square feet.
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Syringa vulgaris
Common Purple Lilac
The species of this plant produces purple flowers, but many, many selections of Lilac in a wide range of flower colors are available. Check at your local nursery. Grows in an upright, vase shape, and is often used as an informal barrier or background plant. Flowers are fragrant and bloom in large clusters. Canopy coverage: 113 square feet.
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Viburnum carlesii
Koreanspice Viburnum
This shrub grows in a globular shape with an open habit. Flowers bloom in ball-shaped clusters and have a spicy fragrance. Canopy coverage: 28 square feet.
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Viburnum dentatum
Arrowwood Viburnum
Arrowwood Viburnum is a cold hardy shrub, its broad, rounded form is useful as a screen, hedge or background to smaller flowering shrubs and perennials. Prune after flowering. Birds and other wildlife enjoy the blue-black, berrylike fruit that follow flowers. Canopy coverage: 79 square feet.
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Viburnum lentago
Nannyberry Viburnum
Grow Nannyberry Viburnum as a shrub or small tree. It produces upright growth with arching branches. Flowers bloom in flat-topped clusters that are followed by blue-black fruit in fall to early winter. Canopy coverage: 113 square feet.
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Viburnum opulus
European Viburnum
European Viburnum grows as a large, rounded shrub with arching branches. Flowerheads are different in that inner flowers are not the attraction, but an outer ring of white flowers is what captures the eye. Bright red berries follow, and remain on the branches from fall into winter. Accepts moist soil conditions. Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.
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Viburnum opulus var. americanum
American Cranberrybush Viburnum
This Viburnum grows as a large, densely branched, rounded shrub. For smaller yards, 'Compactum', shown in photos, may fit the bill, reaching to 6 feet high and as wide. Like many Viburnums, flowers are borne in flat-topped clusters. Bright red berries that can be used to make jellies and preserves follow in late summer. Brilliant orange and red fall color. Canopy coverage: 79 square feet.
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Viburnum plicatum
Japanese Snowball
Japanese Snowball has a rounded, open form with a dramatic, horizontal branching structure. The creamy white to pink flowers bloom in flat clusters. Fall color is an eye-catching, reddish purple. Plant shown in photos is 'Kern's Pink'. Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.
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Viburnum rufidulum
Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum
A woodlands shrub or tree that can be used as a hedge, screen or natural border. If the edible fruit is a goal, plant multiple plants to help ensure pollination. Fall color in shades of reddish purple is an additional attraction. Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.
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Xanthoceras sorbifolium
Yellowhorn
A cold hardy tree or shrub with interesting flowers. They are white, fragrant, with red or yellow centers. Round to pear-shaped fruit follow. Canopy coverage: 491 square feet.
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