Holly - Winter Red
Winter Red Winterberry, 'Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red', is a female selection that has abundant, large bright red fruit that persist into the winter, which are excellent food for birds. The dark green foliage turns a shiny bronze color in fall. Winterberries are the "queens" of the fruiting shrub world when ranked for ornamental value. The fruiting branches are great for decoration in the garden or in the house. The leaves drop off the plant in late fall to expose the beautiful berries. You'll need both male and female plants to produce fruits and Red Winterberry requires Ilex 'Southern Gentleman' for pollination and berry production. A wonderful shrub for winter interest, the Winter Red Winterberry shrub reaches 6-8 feet in height and width. It is one of the best plants for fall and winter color. ... more info
Beauty Bush - Dream Catcher The Beauty Bush Dream Catcher, 'Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Maracdo', is a wonderful shrub that is 6-9' tall. It should be planted in full sun to part shade and will adapt to many soils. Filtered shade will provide the best environment for the Dream Catcher. The unique color of golden orange flowers bloom early and hide for the rest of the year. This plant is a definite add to a perennial garden. 'Maradco' looks great even when not in bloom with golden yellow foliage that turns golden orange in fall. Use in containers, mixed beds and landscapes. 'Maradco' is also deer resistant.
