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This list is drawn primarily from research done in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cornus-canadensis","title":"Cornus canadensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost gardeners know Dogwoods as trees or shrubs, but this species produces short creeping plants that are delightful at the front of a shade garden. The familiar white, four-bracted flowers face upwards and are followed by edible red berries. A dependable northern native that prefers cool growing conditions and moist, slightly acidic soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA member of the Dogwood family, Cornus is one of the best-loved ornamental groups. The species are mostly shrubs or small trees that sport opposite leaves and often produce a showy bract that surrounds the true flower and adds greatly to its effect. For attractive color in winter, look to the stems of \u003ci\u003eCornus sanguinea\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eC. sericea\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47978962026649,"sku":"0026830-F","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/43960.jpg?v=1782073408"},{"product_id":"buxus-newgen-independence","title":"Buxus NewGen Independence®","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnyone whose Boxwood has suffered damage or destruction due to blight or leafminer will enthusiastically welcome this “new generation” cultivar. These round, medium-size, deer-resistant shrubs show excellent resistance to both Boxwood blight and leafminer. Ideal for foundation and formal plantings and as a dark evergreen accent in mixed borders. 'SB108' PP 28,888\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the 70 species of this widely dispersed genus, you'll find some of the best hedging plants to separate garden rooms and to outline formal plantings. Dense and multibranched, they lend themselves easily to pruning early in the season, but can be kept to more informal shapes with only light tweaking. Inconspicuous yellowish green flowers appear in spring. The small, evergreen leaves are opposite, leathery, and slightly oval shaped, with a distinct odor. 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Pearl Glam® is self-pollinating and does not require additional plants for a good display of berries in fall. A Proven Winners®\/Color Choice® variety. 'NCCX2' PP 28,312\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCallicarpa is a genus of about 140 species of shrubs grown primarily for their shiny purple berries rather than for foliage or flowers, and the best of them are very attractive plants that can bring a distinctive look to late summer. Plants thrive in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil, and they tolerate drought. Some species are self-pollinating, but most fruit more heavily if several are planted together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on the growing and care of Callicarpa, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47979687379097,"sku":"0060802-F","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/42728.jpg?v=1782074903"},{"product_id":"deutzia-yuki-cherry-blossom","title":"Deutzia Yuki Cherry Blossom®","description":"\u003cp\u003eYuki Cherry Blossom 2.0® is a delightful dwarf Deutzia shrub that covers itself with clusters of pink blooms with white centers in spring. When the garden cools down in fall, the leaves add another color note with shades of burgundy. An ideal, easy ground cover, edging plant, or perennial companion that maintains its compact size.  Avoided by deer. A Proven Winners® variety. 'SMNDXI' PPAF \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003eDeutzia\u003c\/em\u003e, part of the \u003cem\u003eHydrangeaceae\u003c\/em\u003e family, contains about 60 species of woodland shrubs native to Japan, Central Asia, and East Asia. Only a few are cultivated, valued for their abundant panicles of five-petaled, star-shaped white or pink flowers that create a striking display in spring. A longtime favorite of traditional gardens, the genus now includes a new generation of hybrids bred for a more compact habit and enhanced flower color, with some selections also offering colored or variegated foliage for added interest when out of bloom. Their smaller scale and graceful form make these shrubs especially well-suited to small yards, where they integrate easily into beds, serve as low hedges, or function as ground covers. Adaptable and easy to grow, they perform well in average soil and in conditions ranging from full sun to part shade, and are generally avoided by deer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on growing Deutzia, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47979697766553,"sku":"0061602-F","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/36532.jpg?v=1782074918"},{"product_id":"diervilla-kodiak-orange","title":"Diervilla Kodiak® Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarm up your autumn garden with the burnished orange foliage of \u003cem\u003eDiervilla\u003c\/em\u003e Kodiak® Orange, a remarkably carefree, high-performance native shrub. Sometimes referred to as a Bush Honeysuckle, these plants are not invasive as some Honeysuckles are. Plants are robust in character, upright and spreading, resistant to deer, and tolerant of a wide variety of sites and conditions from full sun to shade and including dry shade. Beyond its rugged disposition, this Diervilla adds ornamental color at key points in the season. New growth emerges orange in spring, shades green for summer, then changes to a radiant reddish-orange for fall. Small, non-fragrant flowers appear in summer to the delight of pollinators. A must-have garden asset by any measure. A Proven Winners® variety. 'G2X88544' PP 27,548\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis small genus is made up of deciduous shrubs native to the open woodlands of North America. 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Surround this standout with spring-flowering bulbs, and use it to bring fabulous color to the early border or to create a low hedge. A Proven Winners®\/Color Choice® variety. 'NIMBUS' PP 23,838 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is impossible to live in a northern climate and be unfamiliar with Forsythia. The durability, vigor, and abundant yellow flowers of this early bloomer make it one of the most popular and important ornamental plants known. Forsythia is a vigorous grower in all but damp soils (which it doesn't like), and it can get out of control if left to its own devices. But a touch of pruning, best done right after flowering to preserve the next year's buds, produces a satisfactory form for practically any location. Snip a few arching sprays for forcing in early spring, and you'll never notice the difference. Underplanted with spring-flowering bulbs, Forsythia can and should be a highlight in the spring garden. It harbors no pests. 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Regular pruning is not required—any pruning to shape the vine can be done once flowering is over for the season. Do provide a trellis, fence, or post with wire grid for support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLonicera is a large group of (mostly) deciduous shrubs and vines from Europe, Asia, and North America. They are known for their brightly colored, sometimes fragrant flowers. 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The slightly fragrant flowers are framed by oval, dark green foliage with blue-green undersides that provides elegant contrast. For a final flourish, the vine is festooned with a profusion of berries in autumn. This graceful climber was discovered in a churchyard in Gloucester, VA, and christened for Colonial botanist and plant collector John Clayton who once lived there. It is a splendid choice for trellises, tuteurs, and small fences, anywhere you wish to invite hummingbird traffic and admire a shower of golden blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLonicera is a large group of (mostly) deciduous shrubs and vines from Europe, Asia, and North America. They are known for their brightly colored, sometimes fragrant flowers. 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Deep purple buds and lavender-blue florets create a striking spring color show followed by intermittent late summer displays. Plant this one in full sun near a porch, deck, or walkway to best enjoy the perfume. A Proven Winners®\/Color Choice® variety. 'SMSJBP7' PP 26,549\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBloomerang® forms a bushy plant with small leaves. Its bloodline includes 4 different Lilac species (it's a hybrid of \u003cem\u003eSyringa patula\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003emacrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003emeyeri\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003ejuliana\u003c\/em\u003e). Plants bloom heavily in the spring, take a resting period, and then start up again in midsummer and continue until cold weather. The second period of bloom is not as full as that in the spring, but still showy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are best pruned right after the spring bloom, as this creates a fuller shrub with more branches and thus more flowers. 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