(Forsythia, Northern Gold Forsythia)

Blooming reliably in areas that are too cold for most forsythias, this upright, medium-sized shrub announces spring with an abundance of sunny flowers. Introduced in 1979 by Agriculture Canada, 'Northern Gold' derives from a 1962 cross between Forsythia ovata 'Ottawa' and F. europaea.

The oval, serrated, yellowish green leaves of this deciduous shrub are paired along erect to slightly arching branches. The leaves often assume maroon tints in autumn. The funnel-shaped,...

(Forsythia, Northern Sun Forsythia)

Blooming reliably in areas that are too cold for most forsythias, this upright, medium-sized shrub announces spring with an abundance of sunny flowers. Deriving from a cross between Korean forsythia and Albanian forsythia, 'Northern Sun' was introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1983.

The oval, serrated, medium green leaves of this deciduous shrub are paired along erect to slightly arching branches. The leaves may assume reddish purple tints in autumn. The funnel-shaped, four-petaled,...

(Round Kumquat, Sweet Kumquat)

Sweet kumquat is a small, cold-hardy citrus tree that produce fragrant flowers, attractive seeded fruits that are both edible and ornamental. Native to China, sweet kumquat was brought to Europe centuries ago but today are not as popular as the larger sized citrus fruits. White fragrant flowers adorn the thin branches in late spring or summer followed by miniature orange fruits from autumn through to the next spring. Cool temperatures in autumn and winter help sweeten the fruits, which are best eaten...

(Meiwa Kumquat, Sweet Kumquat)

Sweet kumquat is a small, cold-hardy citrus tree that produces fragrant flowers and attractive seeded fruits that are both edible and ornamental. Native to China, sweet kumquat was brought to Europe centuries ago but today are not as popular as the larger sized citrus fruits. White fragrant flowers adorn the thin branches in late spring or summer followed by miniature orange fruits from autumn through to the next spring. Cool temperatures in autumn and winter help sweeten the fruits, which are best...

(Nagami Kumquat, Oval Kumquat)

Oval kumquat is a small, cold-hardy citrus tree that produce fragrant flowers, attractive seeded fruits that are both edible and ornamental. Native to China, sweet kumquat was brought to Europe centuries ago but today are not as popular as the larger sized citrus fruits. White fragrant flowers adorn the thin branches in late spring or summer followed by miniature orange fruits from autumn through to the next spring. Cool temperatures in autumn and winter help sweeten the fruits, which are best eaten...

(Nagami Kumquat, Nagami Oval Kumquat)

Oval kumquat is a small, cold-hardy citrus tree that produce fragrant flowers, attractive seeded fruits that are both edible and ornamental. Native to China, sweet kumquat was brought to Europe centuries ago but today are not as popular as the larger sized citrus fruits. White fragrant flowers adorn the thin branches in late spring or summer followed by miniature orange fruits from autumn through to the next spring. Cool temperatures in autumn and winter help sweeten the fruits, which are best eaten...

(Dwarf Fothergilla, Dwarf Witchalder)

Dwarf fothergilla boasts honey-scented flowers in the spring and spectacular orange to scarlet fall foliage that is second to none. A slow-growing deciduous shrub with rounded leaves, it is a native of the southeastern United States. In early spring, before leaves emerge, cream-colored “brushes” open on branch tips, releasing a sweet odor. In the autumn, superb shades of yellow, orange and scarlet illuminate the shrub’s leaves.

Dwarf fothergilla grows in both sun and shade and is best in a moist...

(Bill's True Dwarf Witchalder, Dwarf Fothergilla, Dwarf Witchalder)

From spring to fall 'Bill's True Dwarf' is a knockout dwarf fothergilla for small spaces. Its honey-scented brushy white springtime flowers unfold followed by bluish light green foliage that turns orange-red in autumn. Mature specimens only reach waist-high.

A slow-growing deciduous shrub with rounded leaves, dwarf fothergilla is a native of the southeastern United States where it exists as an understory shrub in lowland grasslands and open forests where ground is moist and even swampy. In early...

(Dwarf Fothergilla, Dwarf Witchalder)

Dwarf witchalder boasts honey-scented flowers in the spring and spectacular orange to scarlet fall foliage that is second to none. A slow-growing deciduous shrub with rounded leaves, it is a native of the southeastern United States. In early spring, before leaves emerge, cream-colored “brushes” open on branch tips, releasing a sweet odor.

Dwarf witchalder grows in both sun and shade and is best in a moist or even wet soil. Preferring acidic, well-draining peat or sand, it will also tolerate...

(Dwarf Fothergilla, Dwarf Witchalder)

A small deciduous shrub from coastal areas of the Southeast United States, dwarf fothergilla features honey-scented spring flowers and spectacular fall color. Its dwarf cultivar 'Harold Epstein' has a low dense habit and petite leaves.

The bluish-green, oval, 1- to 2-inch (2.5- to 5-cm) leaves of 'Harold Epstein' are considerably smaller than those of most other Fothergilla gardenii cultivars. Creamy-white, bottlebrush-shaped flower clusters appear in early to mid-spring before the leaves...