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Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’

[gallery ids="5322,8017"] A dense, rounded shrub with flattened round clusters of snow white flowers in spring. The birch-like dark green foliage turns orange, red and purple in the fall. It should be planted in full sun in average, well-drained soils. The flowers occur on new wood; prune late winter to early spring as needed. Useful as...
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Sarcococca hookeriana var. Humilis (‘Sarsid 1’) Fragrant Valley™

[gallery ids="10556,10555"] This is a dense, well branched shrub that spreads faster than the species. Small, very fragrant, white flowers with pink tips appear in early spring. Small black berries follow the flowers in early summer. The glossy deep green foliage is more narrow than the species. It spreads slowly by suckering. It will perform best...
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Sambucus nigra ‘Eva’ PP15575 Proven Winners® Color Choice® Black Lace®

[gallery ids="9213,9212"] A large fine-textured shrub with lacy purple-black foliage. It blooms in the late spring with six inch clusters of light pink flowers, followed by blackish-red elderberries. The best color will be in full sun. For best shape and foliage, prune hard in early spring. Great as an accent or as a replacement for fine-leafed...
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Ribes aureum

[gallery ids="8007"] An erect shrub with light green leaves and clusters of fragrant, lemon yellow racemes of flowers in the spring. The summer berries are yellow to orange and tasty. It prefers some shade and a moist site. It is native to the Intermountain West and found in moist woods and along streams....
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