Smokebush - Golden Spirit
The Smokebush Golden Spirit, 'Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit', is a recent introduction from Europe. With a plant width of 6-8' and a plant height of 8-10', the leaf color lasts all season, turning brilliant shades or coral and orange into the fall. White blossoms appear in June to July when this deciduous shrub blooms with long, plume-like panicles of smoky-white flowers. 'Golden Spirit' will tolerate dry soil and does require full sun. It can be late to leaf out in spring and may suffer dieback at -25F. ... details
Lilac - James Macfarlane The Lilac 'James Macfarlane', Syringa presoniae 'James Macfarlane', blooms two weeks later than Syringa vulgaris types. The true single pink flowers bloom freely. It is extremely hardy and adaptable, withstanding moisture conditions fatal to vulgaris hybrids. This lilac has an upright shape. James Macfarlanes are a elegant, hardy shrub which will make a colourful informal hedge, or can be grown as a specimen shrub or small tree. The large clusters of deliciously scented flowers bloom in May and June and are attractive to butterflies. Lilacs should be grown in fertile, humus-rich, well drained soil.
