May 2006
By Jayne Haugen Olson and Melissa Colgan
Rhus typhina
‘Bailtiger’ (Tiger Eye Cutleaf Sumac)
Boldly serrated leaves emerge chartreuse in spring then mature to a buttery yellow. Height to six feet, equal spread, full sun.
Physocarpus opulifolius
‘Center Glow’ (Ninebark ‘Center Glow’)
Rosy red leaves have a yellow center in spring, maturing to dark burgundy. Attractive clusters of small white flowers. Height to ten feet by eight feet wide, full to part sun.
Thuja occidentalis
‘Bailjohn’ (Technito Arborvitae)
This dense, dark green, smaller form of techny arborvitae maintains a compact, pyramidal form. Height to six feet by thirty inches wide, full to part sun.
Wisteria macrostachya
‘Blue Moon’ (Blue Moon Kentucky Wisteria)
Hardy wisteria vine with large, dangling, fragrant blue flowers that bloom repeatedly from June to September. Height to twenty feet, full sun.
Hydrangea paniculata
‘Limelight’ (Limelight Hydrangea)
Extremely vigorous and long-blooming hydrangea with bright lime green flowers. Height to eight feet by five feet wide, full to part sun.