Hedge Plants 
BERBERIS (Barberry) 
Box Barberry. A very graceful, free flowering shrub from 
Chile. Bears orange-yellow flowers in May which are fol- 
lowed by globular, blackish-purple fruits. Foliage rich and 
glossy. Very dwarf, being usually only 6 to 8 in. in height, 
but is one of the hardiest of the evergreen species. Used for 
edgings in formal gardens. 
Atropurpurea (Redleaved Barberry). Similar to B. thunbergi 
in all respects except that the foliage is of a fiery red color. 
Plant in full sun for best results. 
Thunbergi (Japanese). 2 to 3 ft. Of low, spreading growth, 
forming a dense bush. The twiggy branches are covered with 
brilliant scarlet berries. The foliage takes a splendid Autumn 
coloring of gold and scarlet. Very good for low hedge. 
LIGUSTRUM (Privet) 
It is as a hedge plant that Privet is pre-eminent. It is more 
largely used than all other hedging plants together. Privet 
Hedge can be kept at any height, low or tall, and a regular 
shearing will preserve a perfectly even surface. 
A single row of plants will make a good hedge; a fuller and 
more compact one can be made by planting two rows zig-zag 
with the plants at apexes of say 9-inch triangles. When set out 
the plants should be cut back to a few inches. The next 
Spring they can be cut back to 6 or 8 inches. This repeated will 
form a dense and widely branching growth. In severe Winters 
the tops kill back in this latitude but soon recover. 
Amurense (A muy Privet). Glossy green foliage holds its color 
almost the entire year. Very hardy. Valuable for hedges 
or borders as it stands shearing to any extent. 10 ft. 
Ibolium Privet. Upright, hardy form. Used instead of the 
tender, less reliable California Privet. 
Ibota (/bota Privet). Upright, with white flowers and blue- 
black berries. Autumn foliage is dark red. Unexcelled for 
hedges and general decorative purposes. The most popular 
Ligustrum. 
Ibota regelianum (Regel Privel). A low spreading shrub 
with white flowers and black berries. Suitable for borders 
or hedges. 
Ovalifolium (California Privet). Well known variety; deep 
glossy green; vigorous and fairly hardy; suitable for hedges 
and borders. Height 6 to 10 ft. 
Vulgare (European Privet). Foliage, narrow. Showy, white 
flowers appear in June followed by fruit. Height 6 to 8 ft. 
SALIX (Willow) 
Nana purpurea (Dwarf Blue Leaf Arctic Willow). Discovered 
north of the Arctic Circle. A charming, low-growing Willow, 
exceedingly suitable for edgings. Grows anywhere in wet or 
heavy soils where other plants perish. It is able to withstand 
the lowest temperatures encountered in this country, is of 
easy culture. Just the plant for low edgings around beds or 
along walks in difficult soils or locations. The foliage is a 
lovely silvery green. Can be clipped for formal effects or left 
natural as desired. Should be planted about 8 in. apart. 
May also be grown as single specimens in the foreground of 
the shrubbery border. About 4 to 5 ft. 
PONTIAC NURSERIES, ROMEO, MICHIGAN 
A Planting Table of the More Common Shrubs 
Time to Color of Shade 
Low Growing Shrubs Bloom Flower, etc. or Sun Landscape Value Remarks 
Spiraea, A. Waterer.......s000. June-July Pink Sun H_ Very good garden shrub 
Barbetry. Red Leatoecm emacs May Small, yellow Sun Foundation planting, H Red berries all Winter 
Barberry thunbergi............ May Small, yellow Either hedge or border VH Red berries all Winter 
Spiraea froebeli fize csc vei ee « June Pale pink Either VH) (Very good all-purpose land- 
Hydrangea arborescens......... June-July Large white Either vi scape shrubs 
Hydrangea PG sic ccaulotlelreuerete September Pinkish white Sun VH 
Rose, Grootendorst.............AllSummer Red (cluster) Sun ) Foundation planting H Adds Summer color to border 
MI mOnG Pons eke me eee eee as Early May Double pink, white Sun or border SH Flowers before leaves 
Spiraea arewtane, oapaascitenss, © May Small white Sun SH Fine texture foliage 
Snow hesrtyis ony delt eectedateinetere « June-Aug. Small pink Shade } [ VH White waxy berries for Winter 
Alpine Currant Inconspicuous Shade Hedge or border VH _~ Grows in poorest soils 
Gotoned ster ian icjetersvercteleveverereveniere \ Either | {Trimmed hedge VH _~ Use where Privet is not hardy 
Privet, Amur River North...... July Inconspicuous white Either SH A popular hedge 
Brivet, Regeligmccacsaens ctiteties July Either Foundation, border SH Blue berries for Winter 
ROSE SELIBS EVA Coc ircrveclela eereneisnets July Pink (single) Sun Mass or border H For naturalistic plantings 
Beauty: Bushs . facie avsresang asic May-June Pink Sun Foundation, border H_ Very colorful in bloom 
Medium Height Growing Shrubs 
Philadelphus aureus............ June White Sun Border H Yellow foliage 
Philadelphus, Lemoine.......... June White Either Foundation, border VH _ Slightly fragrant flowers 
Rose, Handa ssc wiccrserentele treleiete June-Aug. Double deep red Sun | /{Foundation, hedge, VH\ {Good landscape plants; disease 
Rosa fueesa pe,s.c0e cree cei see June-July Single pink, white Sun } \Mass or border VH resistant; cut back in Spring 
Spiraea Dillards pemlenracu silent July Pink (spikes) Sun Border VH 
Spiraea aurea... cease everstoeererels June White Sun Border VH _ Yellow foliage 
Evonymus slats: cass. ot castes Berries for Winter Either | {Foundation, mass, VH Foliage turns red in Fall 
Spiraea vanhouttel........0.... May-June White sprays Either { | specimen, border VH _ Graceful, arching shrub 
Wreisela roseaisindicsscmrties oe eyes June-July Pink « Either Mass or border SH Beautiful shrub 
Rosahugonisieen ewes vtec ees June Golden yellow Sun Border, mass, H Colorful in bloom 
Ilex verticillata......... Pelee ercatere Red berries for Winter Sun foundation or VH_ Wet acid soils 
Prunus trilobas i: gs ss ..May Double pink Sun specimen H __ Blossoms before leaves come 
Honeysuckle, Morrowi June Small yellow Either Foundation, mass, VH _~ Good foliage, plant 
Dogwoodsiv.isies.« non cdaeuhawe ee June White Either background or VH Branches color toward Spring 
Spiraea opulifolia.............. June White Either} | border VH 
Wiburnuimcarlesi sje tas vices els May-June Pinkish white Sun Foundation, border H_ Very fragrant flower 
High Growing Shrubs 
Viburnum, Other Varieties...... June White Either Background or border VH — Colored fruits for Winter 
INOLGY-LOIAS sg eraiticweisievete seiner aie May Yellow Sun Border VH_ Flowers before leaves 
Lilacs, Brénchecnucembin come nee June Various colors Sun \ Specimens, screen VH) 
Lilac Persians. \eteicterectenteeteneie crs June Lavender Sun foundation or back- VH| 
Lilac, Villosa vince mentanuceaoen July Pale pink Sun J} ground VH\| jFragrant, old-fashioned shrubs, 
Lilac, (Commonin... acre ater lier June Lavender, white Either Screen or background VH{ | always satisfactory 
Philadelphus, Virginal.......... June-Sept. White (fragrant) Sun | eee background, or H)\ | 
Philadelphus, Other Varieties...June White (fragrant) Sun) 7/ foundation VE et 
Bilder, (Goldenimecantess sere June White Sun Screen, mass or back- VH _ Yellow foliage 
Honeysuckle, Tartarian......... May Red, pink, white Either ground VH)\ /{Red berries in August 
Honeysuckle, Bella Albida...... May White Either VHYJ \Good all-purpose shrubs 
Buckthorn he teoneiete eases Black berries for Winter Either Screen, hedge VH _ Grows in dry soils 
Russian Olive....... Small, yellow Sun Screen, background VH _ Silvery-white foliage 
Juneberry cs arden cee aeretee. White Either Screen, background VH Large, blue berries in Fall 
Sitnac Weir eee eek eas Scarlet foliage in Fall Either Background VH_~ Grows on poor soils 
Prunus, Newport Pink Sun Specimen, background H Purple foliage 
Tree of Heaven. ..2... ise eee Inconspicuous Either Specimen in groups SH Tropical foliage effects 
VH—Very hardy, anywhere 
H—Hardy in Michigan 
PLANTING DISTANCES 
Low shrubs........ 114 to 21% feet apart 
Medium shrubs..... 
3 to 4 feet apart 
SH—Semi-hardy in Michigan 
High shrubsy cn sree 4 to 6 feet apart 
The shrub table, used in connection with a landscape plan, will make it very easy for you to plan your own plant materials. 
The taller shrubs for screening backgrounds, hiding undesirable objects, or for emphasis upon the house. The medium sized shrubs 
help to give an irregular naturalistic appearance to the top line of the border planting. Used about the house they enhance its 
architecture and hide its defects. The low growers finish off the general appearance of the property by blending the foliage of the 
taller shrubs into the green grass of the lawn. Likewise, they finish off the foundation planting and the edges of the lawn. 
The shrub table presented above will help you to select the.most appropriate shrubs to carry out the above idea. It gives the 
time and color of bloom, whether they grow best in sun or shade, general use and other characteristics. 
