Berkshire Conservation District

AMERICAN CRANBERRY BUSH–Viburnum trilobum – White flowers in flat clusters in May, red foliage in autumn with scarlet edible berries retained into the winter. Well drained, moist soil, sun or partial shade. N, W

M.H.12-15', 2 year seedling, 18-24" , 3/$10

LEATHERLEAF – Viburnum rhytidophyllum- A hardy, semi-evergreen, large shrub. Distinctive dark green foliage with fuzzy undersides. Yellowish-white flowers appear in late spring producing small, dark blue berries in June. Easy to grow. Prefers very acidic, well-drained soil in shade or full sun. N,W

M.H. 10-15', 2 year seedling, 6-12", 3/$6

LATE LILAC –- Syringa villosa –Make lilac season last longer in your garden! Flowers are a light rosy-lilac to white color. Blooms later than other lilacs. Dense, hardy shrub.

M.H. 9', 2 year seedling, 18-24", 3/$12

NANNYBERRY – Viburnum lentago - Flat clusters of white flowers bloom in late May. Purplish-black berries in winter are a good food source for birds. Shiny dark green leaves turn purplish-red in fall. Space 10’ apart. N,W

M.H. 10-30', 2 year seedling, 18-24", 3/$12

AZALEA ‘HERBERT ORCHID’ Rhododendron spp - A hardy shrub with stunning clusters of dark purple double-trumpet flowers. Must have well-drained, highly acidic soil. Flowers best in full sun. Prune annually after blooming.

M.H. 3-4', potted 3-6", 1/$4

WITCH HAZEL -Hammamelis virginiana - Characteristic crooked branches producing a distinctive, large shrub. Aromatic yellow flowers in late fall. Prefers moist, acidic soil, full sun or part shade. N, W

M.H. 15' - 20', 2 year seedling, 18-24", 3/$9

FLOWERING QUINCE -Chaenomeles japonica - Early blooming with very bright red to orange flowers and glossy green leaves. A dense shrub easily sheared to form a hedge. Hardy and easy to grow.

M.H. 10', 2 year seedling, 18-24", 3/$7

NORTHERN BAYBERRY -Myrica pensylvanica -This semi- evergreen ornamental shrub has lustrous, deep green foliage and is very aromatic when crushed. Noted for its waxy-gray berries from which candles are made. Grows in poor, sandy soil. N, W

M.H. 3-6' 2 year seedling 18-24" , 3/$18

RHODODENDRON ‘ROSEBAY’- Rhododendron maximum var roseum - pink flowers in late June after other hybrid varieties are finished blooming. Large dark green leaves are evergreen. A hybridized form of the wild R. maximum. Will flower in dense shade. N, W

M.H. 10' potted 3-6" 1/$6

AMERICAN HAZELNUT – Corylus americana - Dark green summer foliage, turns to light yellow to orange in fall. Edible nuts. N.W

M.H. 10', 2 year seedling, 18-24", 3/$9

RED OSIER DOGWOOD – Cornus sericea – A hardy, native shrub provides year-round color in the garden. Delicate branches are red the length of the stem with red foliage in the fall and white berries. Ideal for holding soil on steep banks. N,W

M.H. 10', 2 year seedling, 18-24", 3/$9

ROSA RUGOSA ‘RED’ – A deep-pink to red flowered variety of the native R. rugosa shrub with 2-3” blooms in summer. Very hardy and easy to grow. Requires full sun. N

M.H. 6', 2 year seedling, 18-24" , 3/$12

GOLDEN ELF SPIREA - Spiraea japonica – A low-growing, variety featuring showy, dense blooms. Great for rock gardens.Spreads 18-24”. Plant in full sun.

M.H. 6-8", potted 2-4, 1/$4

WINTERBERRY HOLLY - Ilex verticillata - Dense clusters of bright red berries attract birds from early fall through mid-winter. Excellent fall and winter color. Will tolerate wet conditions. Plant 10 or more to ensure pollination. N, W

M.H.6-12', 1 year seedling, 3-6", 5/$7

HYDRANGEA ‘RED MASJA’ - Hydrangea macrophylla- Blooms are 4 to 6 inch rose-red flowers from July into September. Bright green, glossy foliage. One of the showiest hydrangeas. Prune just after blooming is completed. Part to full sun.

M.H. 3-4', potted 3-6", 1/$6