

Minneapolis and St. Paul 
Decorative Shiubs 
Following are a large number of beautiful shrubs which are suited to growing in this section. 
are admired for their flower, fruit or foliage, others for their interesting form and texture. 
strive to offer a complete list of all worthwhile shrubs that will thrive in this cold northern area. 
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shrub in which you may be interested is not offered here, we suggest you obtain more information about 
it before purchasing. Perhaps it will not survive our winters. 
For convenience, shrubs are listed in three categories: dwarf, medium and tall growing. 
The height shown following the name denotes approximate size at full growth. 
By trimming, these shrubs can be kept smaller than the listed height. 
SHRUBS OF DWARF SIZE 
ALMOND, Siberian. (Amygdalus Siberica) 3 to 4 ft. Small 
rose pink flowers completely cover this plant in early May 
preceding the foliage. Leaves turn to gold and red in the 
fall. 
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BARBERRY, Green. (Berberis Thunbergii) 24% to 3 ft. The 
bright green summer foliage turns to brilliant red in autumn. 
After the leaves fall, the spiny branches carry flaming red 
berries that remain well into the winter. It can be trimmed 
to a very dense compact hedge. For Barberry Hedge plants 
see page 8. 
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BARBERRY, Red Leaf. 2% to 3 ft. Foliage deep red or 
purple all season if planted in good sunlight. The spiny 
branches carry red berries in fall and winter. A valuable 
shrub for color in the border. 
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CARAGANA, Dwarf. (Caragana Pygmea) 2 to 3 ft. A dense 
shrub with small silvery green leaves. Very good when used 
in front of taller shrubs. 
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CURRANT, Alpine or Mountain. (Ribes Alpinum) 3 to 4 ft. 
A dense growing shrub that is very desirable because of 
its many uses in the landscape. Equally attractive when 
used in the border, at the foundation or in a hedge. One 
of the few shrubs that grows well in either a shaded or 
sunny location. By trimming it can be kept at any size 
desired. For Alpine Currant Hedge plants see page 8. 
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SPIREA, Anthony Waterer. 2 to 2% ft. Covered with rosy- 
crimson flowers in flat clusters for many weeks. Attractive 
green foliage during the summer turning red in the fall. 
Excellent for foundation plantings and in the shrub border. 
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SYRINGA, Dwarf Golden Leaf. (Philadelphus Aureus) 3 to 4 
ft. The striking golden yellow foliage adds contrast to foun- 
dation plantings or shrubbery borders. Fragrant white flow- 
ers in May and June. 
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