Plant Batley 
COLORFUL SHRUBS 
Almond, Double Flowering (Prunus glandulosa). Double, rose- 
like, pink flowers cover the branches in early May. This shrub is best 
used in beds or in front of taller shrubs. It is not recommended for 
climates similar to northern Minnesota. Height 4 feet. 
Barberry, Red Leaf (Berberis thunbergi atropurpurea). Deep 
red leaves that last throughout the summer distinguish this attractive 
variety of the Thunberg Barberry. The color is best when the shrub 
is grown in full sunlight. It is used for shrub and Evergreen borders. 
The bright red berries are colorful through fall and winter. It is not 
recommended for climates similar to northern Minnesota. Height 2 to 
3 feet. 
Barberry, Thunberg (Berberis thunbergi). This low, spreading 
shrub is very useful in foundation plantings, borders and hedges. 
It is colorful; the bright green leaves turn a brilliant red in autumn 
while the attractive red berries are showy throughout Red-Leaf Barberry 
fall and winter. It is hardy and will tolerate shade. 
Height 4 to 5 feet. 

Cotoneaster, Peking (Cotoneaster acutifo- 
lia). Clusters of small pink flowers appear in 
early June, followed by black fruits that last al- 
most through winter. The leaves are dark and 
glossy. It is completely hardy and thrives on 
poor rather dry soils. Height 6 to 8 feet. 
Cherry, Nanking (Prunus tomentosa). A very at- 
tractive shrub growing 5 to 7 feet tall. Bush grows 
compact and is covered with pink blooms early in the 
spring. The bright red berries are excellent for pies, 
sauce, and jelly. 
Cranberry Bush, European (Viburnum op- 
ulus). This shrub is sometimes known as “High- 
bush Cranberry.” White flowers appear in early 
June followed by scarlet berries in late summer, 
lasting through winter. It is drought resistant 
and will do fairly well in heavy shade. Height 
8 to 10 feet. 
Crab, Flowering. (See page 12.) 
Currant, Alpine (Ribes alpinum). Here is an 
especially useful landscape shrub. The habit of 
growth is upright and compact. The leaves are 
small and dark green in color. It will grow in a 
variety of soils and will tolerate partial shade. 
It is thoroughly hardy. Height 4 feet, spread 
3 feet. 
Elder, Golden (Sambucus canadensis aurea). 
Bright golden yellow leaves mark this shrub 
throughout the summer. It makes a fine speci- 
men and should be in full sunlight for the best 
color development. It is hardy and rapid grow- 
ing. The tiny white flowers appear in flattened 
clusters late in June and are followed by black, 
Golden Mockorange edible berries. Height 6 to 8 feet. 
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