Spirea - First Editions™ Firegold™

$23.95

First Editions™ Firegold™ Spirea, spiraea x vanhouttei 'Levgold' (PPAF), stands out because of its brilliant lemon-lime foliage. New growth is soft yellow changing to lemon, and finally to lime-green. White flowers appear in spring along gracefully arching branches. The color is at its most brilliant in full sun. Firegold is creating a buzz because of its one-of-a-kind look and performance. With its golden leaves, Firegold makes a standout hedge or a stand-alone specimen. It is among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow since it tolerates many soils except extremely wet; requires full sun for best blooms. Grows 4-6 feet tall and 5-7 feet wide. ... additional information

Chokeberry - Black The Black Chokeberry, Aronia melanocarpa 'black', is an open, upright, spreading, somewhat rounded but leggy, deciduous shrub which typically grows 3-6’ tall. Lustrous, dark green foliage turns an attractive purplish red in autumn. Although technically edible, the fruits are extremely tart and bitter, and are not recommended for eating off the bush. Its ability to withstand wet conditions makes it suitable for growing along ponds, streams or water gardens. Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of wide range of soils. Spreads by root suckers to form colonies.