Monroe, Michigan 
FLOWERING SHRUBS—Continued 
HYDRANGEA 
One of the showiest of flowering shrubs with long- 
lasting blooms late in the season. Does well in sun or 
shade but prefers moist soil. Should be kept thinned 
for free flowering. 
HYDRANGEA arborescens grandiflora (‘Hills of Snow” 
Hydrangea). Blooms are huge clusters of pure white 
remaining on the shrub from four to five weeks 
even after leaves have fallen. Should be pruned 
severely in Spring for best blooms. 4 to 5 ft. 
H. paniculata grandiflora (Peegee Hydrangea). During 
August and September a mass of bloom. Massive 
panicles of white flowers gradually turn to pink and 
bronze, remain on the shrub until frost. Shows to 
best advantage in open location. Should be pruned 
in early Spring. 6 ft. 
H. paniculata grandiflora Tree Form. Similar to above 
but grown on single stem to form a shapely tree. 
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HYPERICUM - St. Johnswort 
HYPERICUM aureum (Golden 
St. Johnswort). A shrub of 
stiff, dense, dwarf habit. 
Brilliant yellow flowers in 
August and early Septem- 
ber. Attractive foliage. Pre- 
fers partial shade and well- 
drained soil. Fine as a bor- 
der shrub. 3 ft. 
ILEX - Holly 
ILEX verticillata (Common 
Winterberry). A hardy type 
with upright branches and 
light green foliage. Scarlet 
berries remain on branches 
until Midwinter. Prefers 
moist soil. 6 ft. 
KERRIA 
KERRIA japonica floreplena. 
Prefers a well-drained par- 
tially shaded location. Yel- 
low rose-like flowers in 
June and sometimes thru- 
out season. 8 ft. 
KOLKWITZIA - Beautybush 
KOLKWITZIA amabilis (Beautybush). An_ oriental 
shrub of the Honeysuckle family of graceful habit, 
good foliage and unusually fine clear-pink flowers 
borne in profusion in late May and June. Does 
Well in any soil. 6 ft. 
LIGUSTRUM - Privet 
Primarily used for hedging, many of the Privets 
are useful as specimen plants. Being almost evergreen 
they add color over a long season. Many varieties also 
have flowers and berries to add to their interest. 
LIGUSTRUM amurense (Amur River Privet). A very 
hardy variety from northern China with handsome 
dark green foliage. White flowers in June followed 
by black berries. Does well in all situations. One 
of the best hedge plants. 10 to 12 ft. 
L. ibolium (Ibolium Privet). Similar in foliage and 
habit to California Privet but much hardier. Fine 
8 to 10 ft. 
for hedges. 
Hills of Snow Hydrangea 
Peegee 
Hydrangea 
See page 38 
for Types of 
Shrubs and 
Their Use. 
Beautybush 
L. ibota (lbota Privet). Used 
mostly as a shrub in the 
border. Gray-green foliage 
with white flowers in June 
followed by black berries. 
Used also in hedges and 
borders. Very hardy. 10 ft. 
L. ibota regelianum (Regal 
Privet). Has longer and nar- 
rower leaves than other va- 
rieties. Blue-black berries re- 
main on all Winter. Very 
hardy. 5 to 6 ft. 
L. ovalifolium (California Pri- 
vet). Probably the most 
widely planted of all hedge 
plants. Stands shearing well 
and its shiny green leaves 
are most attractive. Not as 
hardy as the types listed 
above. 10 ft. 
L. vulgare (Euorpean Privet). 
Showy white flowers in June 
followed by black berries 
remaining on the shrub all 
Winter. 6 to 8 ft. 
LONICERA - Upright Honeysuckle 
Among the easiest shrubs to grow as they do well in poor soils and in 
exposed locations. Valuable in borders, as screening plants and as specimen 
shrubs. 
LONICERA fragrantissima (Winter Honeysuckle). Hardy, half evergreen shrub 
with shiny, leathery leaves. Sweet-scented white flowers in early Spring. Pre- 
fers a sunny location. 8 ft. 
L. korolkowi (Blueleaf Honeysuckle). Blue-green foliage and attractive pink 
flowers followed by red berries. 15 ft. 
L. maacki (Amur or Late Honeysuckle). The latest to bloom. White and yellow 
flowers followed by dark-red fruits. 15 ft. 
L. morrowi (Morrow Honeysuckle). Widespreading shrub with long-lasting foli- 
age. Flowers white and yellow, followed by red fruits. Useful on slopes and 
other difficult situations. 8 ft. 
L. tatarica alba (White Tatarian Honeysuckle). a widely planted variety. Bears 
a profusion of white flowers in May and June followed by dark red fruits. 
Stands some shade. 8 ft. 
L. tatarica rosea (Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle). Similar to above with rosy- 
pink flowers of two tones. Red fruits. 8 ft. 
L. tatarica siberica (Red Tatarian Honeysuckle). Similar to above but pre- 
fered by many for its brilliant red-pink flowers, far more highly colored 
than the above. 8 ft. 
L. tatarica zabeli. Similar to above with the brightest red flowers of all 
Honeysuckles. 10 to 12 ft. 
