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A classy vine with shiny green leaves and large white panicles of blooms in late summer. It needs to be supported and is slow to become established. It has cinnamon coloured bark that exfoliates, providing winter interest. This is a great vine for walls and fences. It is slow growing but hardy. Also good for massing or filling large areas.

Hydrangea anomala ssp.petiolarus Climbing Hydrangea- Hydrangeaceae

200

Its reliability, hardiness and brave show of variegated leaves. This plant should be pruned to remove old stems, maintaining plant vigour and the red winter colour of new twig growth. It is often misused as a clipped hedge and often contracts dogwood blight and canker as a result.

Cornus alba 'Argenteo-marginata' Variegated Dogwood Cornaceae

300

A shrub or small tree with pink splotched purple leaves and flat clusters of small pink-purple flowers.

Sambucus nigra f.porphyophylla 'Gerda' Gerda Elderberry Caprifoliaceae

400

Grown primarily for its foliage and autumn colour. Its glossy green leaves and autumn colour of yellow orange is quite striking. Tri=3 Cup=Points Has Suction cups to stick to the wall

Parthenocissus tricuspidata Boston Ivy Vitaceae

500

Its has leaves that look like oak leaves. It has exfoliating bark with white flowers in a panicle form.

Hydrangea quercifolia Oak Leaf Hydrangea Hydrangeaceae

It will never end

100

A compact weeping shrub covered in small, brilliant white flowers. It is valued as an ornamental since it is tolerant of a wide variety of site locations and except for the odd light pruning it is relatively low maintenance. Because of this it looks like a brides dress

Exochorda X macrantha 'The Bride' The Bride Pearl Bush Rosaceae

200

Massive quantities of small amethyst fruits appear along the slender, arching branches following clusters of small, pinkish lavender summer blooms. Green foliage gives way to gold fall colour. An easy to grow hedge or foundation plant.

Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' Early Amethyst Beautyberry' Verbenaceae

300

A class, small tree or large shrub that is often planted in poor locations and is butchered in the large urban landscapes around shopping malls and such. An excellent edge species to humanise the scale of large landscapes. With edible dark blue or black fruit. The bark has a distinct pattern and it is a very twiggy plant.

Amelanchier canadesis Shadblow serviceberry Rosaceae

400

It likes full sun and rich soils. It is a small tree with cream colour brachts. With age it develops exfoliating bark and has strawberry like fruit.

Cornus kousa var.chinensis Kousa Dogwood Cornaceae

500

Extremely fragrant and ornate garden shrub with large clusters of pinkish-white flowers. It is not made for small resident landscapes.The leafs are almost soft feeling. It is also from a colder climate so it will keep the leafs longer.

Viburnum X carlcephalum Fragrant Viburnum Adoxaceae

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100

Twining, woody vine valued for its drooping clusters of extremely fragrant white flowers. Perfect for covering patios, arbors or fences. Can be trained as a small tree. They are a very fast growing plant that can collapse structures. When the flowers hang they can look like icicles but they most be trimmed properly to get this affect.

Wisteria sinensis Chinese Wisteria Fabaceae

200

A somewhat ungainly shrub, that is very attractive in flower but not so when out of bloom. Identified by their large panicles and the end of the branches, that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. On the edge of its hardiness zone

Buddleja davidii Butterfly Bush Buddleiaceae

300

Distinctive glossy narrow leaves, wooly white beneath on slender drooping stems. Produces a profusion of small red berries.

Cotoneaster salicifolius Willowleaf Cotoneaster Rosaceae

400

It has bright red leaves in the autumn. The leaf shape is arranged like a palm

Acer palmatum Japanese Maple Sapindaceae

500

This shrub has yellow pith with prickles on the bark.

Berberis thunbergii f.atropurpurea 'Rose GLow' Rose Glow Barberry Berberidaceae

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100

This is a well behaved shrub that should be planted around patios, walkways and doors. You want them for there aromatic smell.

Viburnum Carlesii Koren Spice Viburnum Adoxaceae

200

The bright yellow-green of the foliage with bright red flowers makes this a stand-out shrub for the mixed border, and outstanding fall colour makes it a real eye-catcher. Plant singly or in a group in the sunny border or at the corner of a walkway where it will easily be seen.

Spirea japonica 'Goldflame' Goldflame Spirea Rosaceae

300

Dainty clusters of rose-pink blooms create a pleasing contrast with the low-growing, mint green foliage. Forms a neat compact rounded form that fits nicely in shrub borders. Wonderful as accent, specimen or low hedges.

Spireae japonica 'Little Princess' Little Princess Spiraea Rosaceae

400

An excellent background planting as a groundcover. Adds interest to the winter landscape with its large red berries and spreading branches. A great addition to a wildlife garden.

Cotoneaster apiculatus Cranberry Cotoneaster Rosaceae

500

Has lateral Woolly, white bracts form the unique and fascinating flowers. Forms a mat of narrow, felted, gray-green basal leaves. Native to Europe, this easy to grow alpine perennial is perfect for rock or trough gardens with fast draining, sandy or gritty soils. Thrives in cool summer climates.

Ribes alpinum Alpine Currant Grossulariaceae