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SUMAC, SHREDDED (Rhus typhina laciniata) ; 
Grows like Staghorn Sumac except has cutleaf foliage. Grows 
about twice as high as Common Sumac. Its height, foliage, trunk and 
architecture, particularly in the winter, shows a unique twisted 
branch effect. Good green foliage which turns pretty pinkish-red in 
the fall. It suckers -- keep this in mind for the location when you 
use it. Generally place in small groups of 3 to 5 on large properties. 
Too open, for screening. Grows 8 to 12 feet high. Space 5 to 7 feet 
apart. 
TAMARISK KASHGAR (Tamarix hispida) 
Tall shrub with fine asparagus-like delicate and airy foliage. 
of the several varieties of Tamarisk this is one of the hardiest and 
has a good pink bloom in July. Fine texture of foliage and not gener- 
ally considered good for screening. Space other plants 6 to 8 feet 
away from it. If in shrub groups space 6 feet apart Plant in open - 
avoid tree roots. A pronounced texture accent. We generally think of 
it as a tree or a high leggy shrub 12 to 15 feet high or as a shrub 
maintained bushy 6 to 8 feet high. Advise your customer that it pro- 
bably will be very late in leafing out -- that it should be cut back 
to 4 inches of the ground as soon as planted and mounded with soil. 
VIBURNUM FAMILY 
The following common names are listed under Viburnum instead of 
alphabetically scattered through the entire list of shrubs. They are 
outstanding shrubs singly and in groups. Grow slow so should gener- 
ally have the background of a building or of faster growing shrubs. 
They grow compact, to the ground and do not require facer shrubs. 
They prefer shade but will grow in the open. May be used singly or in 
groups. Many older plantings show evidence of poor judgment in too 
close spacing of Viburnums. Require very little trimming until it is 
desired to check the height 
ARROWWOOD (Viburnum dentatum) 
White flat bloom in June followed by black berries. Foliage rich 
glossy green all summer. Good fall color. Ultimate height variable 
about 6 feet, more in very favorable locations. Spread about the 
same. Space 6 to 7 feet apart. Grows best in semi-shade. 
CRANBERRYBUSH (Viburnum opulus) 
White flat bloom in early June followed by red berries which re=- 
semble cranberries and hang on thru the winter. Good green foliage 
all summer. Good, fall color. Ultimate height about 10 feet with a 
spread of 6 to 8 feet. Space 6 to 7 feet apart. 
NANNYBERRY (Viburnum lentago) 
Not inclined to be as bushy as other Viburnums. Grows more tree- 
like. Good green foliage all summer. Striking fall color. Generally 
not. over one used in any, on small properties. White flat flowers 
early June followed by black berries. Ultimate height about 12 feet 
with a spread of about 6 feet. In groups space 6 to 7 feet apart. 
SNOWBALL (Viburnum opulus sterile) 
This is the common Snowball. Large double white blooms in May 
and June. Most showy flower of the Viburnums, with the least desir- 
able foliage. If and when used on small properties, generally use 
only one in a border as a specimen. Ultimate height 8 to 12 feet with 
a spread of about 6 to 8 feet. 
WAYFARINGBUSH (Viburnum lantana) : 
Also called Wayfaring tree. White flat flowers early June $fol- 
lowed by red berries that then turn black. Shrub grows very compact. 
Large green leaves, underside silvery-green, with a beautiful Fall 
coloring and hanging on later than most shrubs. Height and spread 6 
to 8 feet and spaced 6 to 7 feet apart. 
WEIGELA, PINK (Weigela, rosea) 
Fair foliage, pink flowers in May. Prefers protection from win- 
ter sun and winds. Usually maintained 4 to 6 feet high and wide and 
spaced 5 feet apart. Semi-hardy except for southern Nebraska & Kansas. 
