Burning Bush

Burning Bush: Euonymus Alatus Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) is a widely used decorative shrub prized for its red-hot leaves, brightening any landscape or garden. This durable, low-maintenance shrub is perfect for year-round interest and stunning fall foliage. Ease of Planting  Any gardener can easily plant this shrub. This shrub prefers well-drained soil and is shade-tolerant in full sun to part shade. Once established, it requires little maintenance. It is drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, and only occasionally pruned to keep it tidy. Burning Bush Has Vibrant Red Leaves In Autumn  It is known for its spectacular autumnal changes. Its bright green leaves in the summer make it a tall, erect shrub. As fall draws near, the leaves blaze red and burn for several weeks. Small greenish flowers bloom in spring and summer, followed by decorative red berries that entice wildlife.  Shape and Longevity of The Shrub  The shrub forms a neat, oval shape, reaching 6 to 10 feet tall and wide. Its dense growth makes it a great choice for hedges, borders, or individual focal points. With proper care, it is a long-lasting plant that will survive for decades.  Life Cycle  Burning Bush shrubs are grown to perfection at TN Nursery and shipped as fresh-cut plants. These plants grow quickly, providing you with glorious seasonally changing foliage and enduring beauty. Take it into your garden and witness an unforgettable blaze of fiery leaves every autumn!

Hydrangea Arborescens 'Snowhill'

Hydrangea arborescens 'Snowhill' Snow Hill Hydrangea is a compact deciduous shrub with large, rounded clusters of white, snowball-like flowers. It is a popular choice for garden borders and as a foundation plant. Hydrangeas bring various benefits to landscaping projects, contributing to outdoor spaces' visual aesthetics, versatility, and overall charm.  This cultivar offers unique features, making it a valuable choice for various landscape designs. One of the primary benefits of landscaping is its stunning floral display. It is perfect for people fantasizing about winter wonderlands. With snowball-like blooms, these gorgeous shrubs bring the beauty and magic of them to your garden without the chill of a natural snowfall. Foliage of Snow Hill Hydrangea  Formally referred to as arborescens, this deciduous shrub is a compact plant, with most specimens topping around five feet in height. In terms of width, they typically span three feet to five feet. Stems are tan with a velvety texture. The simple leaves are serrated with fine hair. Either rounded or oval, they're broad and measure three inches to six inches across. Most will be at most six inches in length. This native shrub has two-tone leaves in the spring. The tops are deep green, but the undersides are paler green. Of course, these leaves change with the seasons. In the fall, they turn yellow.  Snow Hill Hydrangea's Bloom Cycle and Asthetics They produce impressive ball-shaped clusters of flowers that measure between eight inches and 12 inches. Incredibly dense groupings of smaller flowers form these clusters. Each bloom features four or five petals and measures less than one inch across.They have a lengthy bloom period. It starts in May or June. Flowers will generally remain white until September. Color Changes While many can react to soil changes by changing the color of their flowers, it won't disappoint fans of the winter season. They consistently deliver white or cream flowers at the start of the summer season. It is a deciduous plant, so it does reflect the seasons. If the ball-shaped blooms are allowed to dry in place, they will shift briefly to pink before turning brown. It's a different look, but these dried flowerheads can still add visual interest to a fall garden.  Snow Hill Hydrangeas are striking plants that efficiently fulfill various purposes. They can serve as a focal point or provide concealment. They grow beautifully along slopes and in borders, and they would be happy in rain gardens, shade gardens, and pollinator gardens.

Red Osier Dogwood

Red Osier Dogwood - Cornus Sericea Red Osier Dogwood has stunning stems. These brilliant scarlet branches stand out against the white backdrop of snow, creating a visually appealing contrast that adds interest to the landscape. Additionally, the shrub's deciduous foliage turns a rich burgundy in the fall, contributing to the seasonal variety and enhancing the overall appeal of the landscape. Its, sometimes called scarlet twig rather than osier, is a deciduous shrub that stands out for its distinct coloring, prominent size, and much more. If you're looking to vary the look of your space and incorporate something different that stands out among some of your other plants, this is a beautiful choice. Here's how this shrub can elevate your garden to the next level. Red Osier Dogwood Adds Color Throughout the Year It is a uniquely colorful shrub with something to offer your garden throughout the year. In the early summer, small bunches of white flowers bloom and add a touch of delicate beauty to your space. After blooming, this shrub produces white berries and leaves that start to turn with the seasons. When everything falls off the shrub, it reveals the vibrant crimson branches underneath, providing color throughout the year. Red Osier Dogwood Attracts Rare Wildlife and Pollinators  Both the flowers and the berries of this shrub serve as food sources for butterfly larvae, songbirds, and bees. Not only will these be a joy to see flittering and floating about your garden, but they also pollinate the flowers of this shrub and surrounding plants. There are some areas of our yard where we need help growing most plants. But is that an issue with this shrub? It actually loves moisture, making it more well-suited for areas of your property where other things may not take. Better yet, it proliferates and is relatively hardy. These shrubs can reach a towering six to nine feet tall and wide, so they'll make themselves known once they've established themselves in your yard. This Shrub Helps With Soil Erosion It spreads fast, which can be beneficial if you're growing it in areas where the spreading root systems can take hold and reduce the soil erosion your space would otherwise encounter. If you're tired of looking at roots, these shrubs may also reduce the amount of weed growth in the area. It's a bonus as you see beautiful shrubs yearly and benefit from weedless, healthy soil. Where does it grow well? It grows best in acidic to neutral, moist, well-drained soils and prefers full to partial sun. This plant species originates from North America; it is preferable in zones 2-8; its natural habitat includes swamps, river edges, and the forest.  Is it a woody plant?  Indeed, it is also a type of woody plant, mainly a shrub that has scarlet stems throughout the winter season. It prefers a humid climate and is a deciduous plant with a growth habit that can spread to 6-9 feet tall if left uncontrolled by pruning.  How can you keep it small?  It needs hard pruning, and this should be done when the plant is still small, preferably at the beginning of winter or at the end of spring. Cut off older and larger branches to increase branching and density and retain a bright scarlet foliage color.  How quickly does it grow?  It is a fast-growing shrub that may grow up to one to two feet per year under ideal conditions. It grows fast in any kind of terrain, becoming an excellent plant for hedges and erosion prevention.  How do you harvest it? Red Osier Dogwood stems are to be harvested in fall or winter because that is when these stems are most colorful. When pruning, use sharp pruning shears and choose healthy stems for cutting, ornamental, or for propagation.

Blue Hydrangea

Blue Hydrangea - Hydrangea Macrophylla Blue hydrangeas are your go-to choice for elegant flowering shrubs. When shopping for a shrub with old-fashioned charm, this is one of the most elegant. They are easy to cultivate, grow in almost any soil, and produce abundant dinnerplate-size blue snowball blooms throughout the warm season and into autumn. How to Grow Blue Hydrangeas These bushes are drought-resistant and can grow out in direct sunlight or in filtered shade. They grow quickly and mature to 15 feet high and 10 feet wide. The blooms are in Spring and Summer, even into Fall, and are dinner plates in size. These shrubs do exceptionally well in zones 5-9, making them versatile and a great choice for even cooler winter zones. Blue Hydrangea Planting Season Since hydrangeas are relatively large shrubs, giving them enough time to develop a healthy root is essential. This is why it is best to plant hydrangeas in spring or fall.  They can also be planted anytime in the Spring or Fall season. Where to Plant These shrubs are versitle and do best when planted along a fence, near home, or as a border. They can be grown in direct and open sunlight or filtered shade, making them a favorite for many homeowners who do not have the "perfect" solution for many flowering shrubs. Growing them along the fence clears them from the harsh afternoon heat. They are perennials that often thrive in hardiness zones 5-9. Soil Recommendations   As revealed above, they can withstand almost any soil type. They thrive in soil rich in organic materials, and the ground should also have good drainage since the hydrangeas grow well in moist soil. However, the shrubs are intolerant to waterlogged soil because the roots tend to rot quickly. To improve soil quality, prepare your soil using a mixture of abundant compost before planting.  Blooming Season  They have varied blooming seasons, depending on the planting zone and the cultivar. Most bud from mid-spring to early summer. In hot regions, these shrubs stop budding in summer due to the heat intensity and bloom again in the fall.  How to Control the Blooming Color  are unique plants in that you can control their colors. However, not all hydrangeas can withstand color adjustments. If you want to increase the strength of the color of your shrubs, you need to lower your soil’s pH levels. By reducing the soil’s pH, the hydrangeas can absorb enough aluminum from the ground, thus giving them a beautiful blue color. Fertilizer and Care Adding peat moss or sulfur to the soil can lower the PH level. You can add aluminum sulfate throughout the growing season to make them shinier. Indoor Cultivation: If you want to grow them inside your house in a pot, choose a non-porous container about 18 inches wide to accommodate the plants’ maturity size.  A non-porous container or pot helps retain the moisture needed for the Blue Hydrangea to mature. It would be best if you also created drainage holes to allow the proper drainage of the excess water.