Yearly Archives: 2014

[gallery ids="2772"] An upright, columnar shrub with twiggy, spiny branches. The new, deep red leaves are mottled with creamy white variegation. The foliage matures to burgundy purple, and contrasts with the new growth for a two-toned effect. It prefers full sun and adapts to most soils, as long as they are well-drained. It can be used...

[gallery ids="2787,2776"] A dense shrub with deep red foliage. The form is vase shaped. The new growth is bright red, matures to rose-red mottled with white. The fall color is rich red. It needs full sun for the best color; it can be greenish in shade. It is easily grown in average soils, as long as...

[gallery ids="2786,8818"] Golden yellow early spring growth changes to green and white in mid-summer, and to orange, red and purple in the fall. An ever-changing, spectacular shrub for a short hedge, in the shrub border, or as a focal point. Prefers some protection from the hottest afternoon sun, and a well-drained soil....

[gallery ids="6690,2785,2783"] An upright, columnar shrub with bright orange foliage in summer. It later matures to an orangey-burgundy to ruby color in the fall. Use as a vertical element in containers, in the shrub border, or even as a unique hedge. The foliage color is best in full sun. It needs an average, well-drained soil. This...